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A photograph of a crowded sadhu gathering at an outdoor Kumbh Mela setting with a dark backdrop and warm lighting. A bald man with glasses and a rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-red dhoti with gold border, leans in holding a black microphone toward a man in an orange-red turban, gold-bordered rust-red dhoti, and a large gold pendant on a beaded necklace who points forward. To the right, a bearded man with hair tied back wears an orange kurta and rudraksha mala. Other saffron-clad sadhus and devotees stand behind, with a decorated altar and flags at upper right.

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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange at an outdoor-style pavilion with a dark backdrop and purple stage lighting. In the centre, a person in orange robes with long dark hair in a bun gently holds the face of a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. On the left, a bald man in rust-red robes with a gold-bordered dhoti holds a microphone. Beside him, a man in a rust-red turban and gold-bordered dhoti stands with bead garlands. On the right, a bearded older man in orange robes wears a large ornate gold necklace and holds a tilak on his forehead; behind him, silver ornamental canopies and red and pink cloth hangings are visible. Several people in pale pink and orange clothing stand in the background, and a plain white and red carpet covers the floor.2015-09-14September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20132013-02-11A photograph of saffron-robed sadhus gathered under an orange tent canopy. In the foreground a bald man in an orange shawl with a yellow tilak on his forehead faces a figure in a maroon turban with a golden ornament, wearing a dark maroon robe, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large pendant, gold bangles and rings, and smiling. Behind them a bearded man with a white beard and a sadhu with matted hair and yellow tilak stand among others, one holding an offering. A young man in a pink shirt stands at left. The maroon-turbaned figure has distinctive long gold necklace and turban cues, so the appearance is a person candidate in conversation with devotees; the scene shows exchange and blessing among sadhus at a camp.2016-05-11Indoor photograph in a dimly lit hall with purple and white stage lights and a hanging lamp. Two shaved-headed monks in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand at the edges, facing inward. A white-haired man in a red-orange shawl with a mala gestures with his thumb while speaking, and an older bearded man with white hair in orange robes listens and gestures with his hands. A further man in pink-orange kurta stands behind them with others. Ornate brass and silver ritual implements and a decorated mirror are visible on the right.2015-09-16October 18 20152015-10-18May 08 20162016-05-08September 16 20152015-09-16February 11 20132013-02-11Indoor event photograph in a hall with a gold-framed chair and a blue-and-orange cosmic backdrop. A man in a rust-orange turban, rust-brown dhoti with gold border, and layered red flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces smiles while standing in front of the chair. An older man with white hair and beard in orange robes and orange shawl stands beside the chair. At right, a bearded older man in orange robes and a striped orange shawl stands with hands folded. A partially visible person at left edge wears gold-trimmed clothing and bangles. Gold and brown ornamental bangles are visible on the wrists. A gold pillar is in the background.2015-07-19A 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.2016-05-05A seated figure in a maroon-red turban, gold-bordered maroon robe and layered rudraksha malas hands a red ball toward a man in orange robes at the right, who reaches out with both hands. A bald man with an orange-yellow forehead band, glasses and maroon robe with gold border and a gold ceremonial pendant sits centre, watching. Behind them, a standing figure in white with rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands near a brass lamp stand. Gold-carved throne and deep red drapery form the background.2015-10-08