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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor Kumbh Mela setting. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a golden throne-like seat under a golden canopy, pouring liquid from a copper vessel over a silver shivalinga on a red-covered table. Nearby stands a bronze pot and plates of fruit, marigold garlands and offerings. Around them, several men in white and saffron clothes, one wearing a pink shawl and glasses, stand or kneel, some with tilak on their foreheads. A large metal pot of milk sits in the foreground beside a bare-chested man. Red flags and temple spires appear in the background. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban, and layered gold-bead malas, consistent with the page's identification. Only the visible people are counted, and the photo shows a crowd of more than five people.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a riverside festival camp with red and orange flags and ornate pink temple structures behind. A man in a saffron-orange shawl and forehead vibhuti stands at left, and several men in white and pink clothing crowd around. At centre, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, with a beaded necklace, sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a golden umbrella canopy. Hands hold small brass and copper vessels, and a steel pot of white liquid, a brass kalasha, trays of flowers, coloured powders, fruit and a silver lamp stand on an orange cloth in front. Several men wear white and pink clothing and some hold mobile phones. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page description but uncertain.2016-04-24A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor camp with a seated man in an orange-saffron robe, orange turban and a gold-and-beige beaded necklace, hands joined in prayer on a red-draped table. He sits on a red velvet throne under a gold umbrella. Before him stands a silver and brass puja setup with a metal pot of milk, brass vessels, a silver deity murti, fruit, marigold and petal offerings. A man in pink and a man in white clothing pour or offer liquid, while a young man in an orange shawl and bare-chested young attendants sit at the table and a cameraman stands at left. Devotees in orange and white crowd around in a festival setting.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor camp. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes and a gold ornate necklace pours liquid from a copper pot over a silver tortoise murti on a red-and-orange cloth covered table. Offerings of fruit, flowers and a brass kalasha sit nearby, and a metal pail of milk stands at left. A shirtless devotee with tilak sits at left, another in orange cloth sits behind, and a man in orange robes holds a golden umbrella above. A cameraman with a video camera and a person with a phone film the scene. The man with the turban is a sannyasi-like figure with a rudraksha mala; appearance-based identification is probable, so this is in_person.2016-04-24A ceremonial abhishekam scene at an outdoor camp. A figure seated on a gold throne wears an orange-red turban, a gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and pours liquid from a copper vessel over a silver shivalinga-style object on a tray, with an orange cloth draped over the table. Several shirtless young men sit at the table, one wearing a white cloth and a bowl of white liquid sits nearby; a man in an orange shawl and white ritual clothes stands behind, with a gold-fringed umbrella overhead. Men in orange and red robes, a cameraman with a video camera and people holding phones crowd the frame, with marigolds, fruit and brass vessels on the table. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure in orange-red turban, gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala performing the abhishekam.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A seated figure in an orange-red robe, orange turban and layered gold and bead necklaces pours water from a copper vessel over a silver tortoise-shaped base during an abhishekam-style ritual. Surrounding devotees in orange, red and white clothing, some with tilak marks, lean in with hands extended; a brass kalasha, a steel bucket of white liquid, a brass plate with oranges, grapes and apples, marigold petals and an ornate golden umbrella stand nearby, with red and orange cloth draping the table. a person: the seated figure wears a long orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, appearing as the central figure receiving honour and performing the pouring offering.2016-04-24A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor riverside setting. A bare-chested man with a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on a golden throne with a red cushion, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a silver-white river deity murti set on a red-and-orange cloth. A young boy with a yellow tilak stands beside him holding the vessel area, and devotees in orange and white crowd behind, some with hands raised. A golden umbrella and a gold-and-red canopy hang overhead, and a cameraman in orange clothing films. Brass pots, a steel vessel and marigold petals rest on the cloth. Presented as Swamiji (probable) based on the turban, saffron attire, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces with the throne, though the face is not clear enough to confirm.2016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a riverside festival. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron robe, gold necklace and rudraksha mala pours liquid from a brass vessel over a silver deity murti on a white cloth, with petals in a bowl beside it. A small boy with a painted forehead in a pink outfit stands at his side. Behind, devotees in orange and white clothing, a man with a dark crown of hair and other attendees watch closely; a gold umbrella with heart-shaped ornaments and an ornate gold-backed throne chair are visible. A videographer stands at the left edge. Abhishekam-style offering to a deity murti at a kumbh gathering.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24