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Photograph of two smiling men in saffron and orange-red robes at a crowded outdoor Kumbh Mela-style gathering. The man on the left wears a rust-brown turban with a vermilion tilak, a brown beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain, and is smiling broadly. The man on the right has a full black beard, rectangular glasses, an orange-red shawl with gold border and a rudraksha mala with a silver chain. Other orange-clad sadhus with forehead markings stand behind them, and red garlands are visible at left. The right-hand figure shows distinctive ascetic adornments; his identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as a sadhu.

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May 05 20162016-05-05May 11 20162016-05-11A photograph of a group of men in saffron and orange clothing standing outdoors at a festival-like gathering. In the centre, a smiling man wears a rust-red turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a rust-red wrap, and a long rudraksha-style mala with a thin gold chain. To his left, a man with a yellow-orange tilak and white pearl beads grins; to the right, a man in an orange kurta smiles beside a man holding a tall gold-topped staff. Tents and trees appear in the background. The central figure's appearance is not confidently matched to the page, so the identity remains uncertain.2016-05-07A smiling man in a maroon-red turban with a gold crescent-and-trident ornament stands at centre-right, wearing a maroon-red wrap, heavy gold multi-strand necklaces, gold armbands and gold earrings, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him on the left, a bearded man in an orange-saffron wrap wears a red-and-white beaded mala and a pendant, and a younger man in a yellow shirt with an orange lanyard and ID badge stands further left. Behind them, other people wear red and orange robes in a crowded indoor setting, and a man at far right in an orange wrap wears a black beaded mala.2016-05-11A group of saffron-robed sadhus walks through a tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. At the centre, a man in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap, with a thick braided rope-like necklace and a tilak on his forehead, walks with his arm linked to a bearded sadhu in orange robes wearing a marigold garland. At left, an elderly sadhu in orange with a hooded shawl and yellow tilak holds a cane and speaks, a rudraksha mala on his chest. At right, an older bearded sadhu in red-orange robes with a beaded necklace and a white-bearded face watches. Behind them is a carved relief of a deity and red drapes. The a person Times and Shuddhadvaitam Ujjain banners are not visible.2016-05-05April 23 20162016-04-23Photograph inside an orange and white striped tent with an orange canopy overhead. A smiling man in the centre wears an orange-red turban, a dark tilak, a heavy gold necklace, and a rudraksha mala with a golden pendant, and a gold armlet. Seated at left, an older man with white hair and beard wears orange clothing and a rudraksha mala. At right, a bearded man with a white beard and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead wears orange robes and holds a dark cloth. Other people stand behind, including a bald man in orange and a man in orange with a bearded face. Several people visible, all sitting or standing in a tent setting.2016-04-23Crowded outdoor procession under orange and white tent canopy at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. Centre, a smiling man wears a rust-red turban, orange-red robe, long rudraksha mala draped over one shoulder and a beaded bracelet on his upper arm. Beside him, a bald man in orange with gold-chained rudraksha necklace and gold-rimmed glasses stands, and another man in orange wears a gold and dark bead necklace and a wristwatch while holding a small object. A young girl in a patterned dress stands at right, and a bearded sadhu in saffron robe with rudraksha beads appears behind. Several devotees in orange and white surround them. Visible people number roughly six to twenty.2016-04-22May 05 20162016-05-05A photograph of a festive crowd of saffron-robed sadhus at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange-red turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold chain, and a saffron shawl; he presses his palms together in greeting. Left, an older bearded man with white beard, glasses and orange tilak also presses palms in namaste. Right foreground, a bald man with rudraksha malas accepts an offering or hand gesture. Behind them, cameras and more orange-clad devotees fill a red-draped tent. The central figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments and a turban, so this is a person candidate, though the appearance is uncertain from this angle.2016-05-05Three men pose close together at an evening event under an orange tent lit by string lights. On the left, a clean-shaven young man in orange robes wears a gold necklace, a small red bindi, and a wireless lapel microphone. In the centre, a bearded sadhu with matted hair piled high wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and yellow-orange tilak on his forehead, holding another man's hand. On the right, a smiling man in a deep maroon wrap and maroon turban topped with a gold trident ornament wears heavy multi-strand gold necklaces, gold armlets, and a red tilak. Bystanders and a child are visible behind them.2016-05-11May 05 20162016-05-05