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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a long multicolour flower garland of orange, white, pink and green blooms and a rudraksha mala, with a gold trident placed in front and a gilded tray beside him. Around him, devotees in saris and kurtas lean forward with folded hands, one woman raising a smartphone, and a man in dark clothing bows low. A bald priest in orange robes sits at the lower right. The setting is a red-draped tent with a gold-edged frame. The figure matches the page's a person reference through a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and flower garland, so the identification is an appearance-based probable match.

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April 27 20162016-04-27April 28 20162016-04-28Inside a red-draped tent, a long-haired man in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with a multicoloured flower garland and a wooden rudraksha-style necklace reaches toward a large golden trident. Around him, devotees in red, orange and pink saris and shawls stand and kneel; a man in a dark polo shirt on the right has his palms pressed together in namaste, and a bald man in orange kneels in the foreground. A woman in red with a sindoor-marked forehead and a rudraksha mala watches nearby, and a video camera on a tripod is at the left edge. Ash markings are visible on several foreheads.2016-04-27A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-red cloth draped over the lower body, wearing a multicolour marigold and rose garland, seated before a golden trident-like ritual staff (trishul) at an event. Several women in colourful saris and salwar kameez crowd forward, one holding a white smartphone up to photograph, another reaching toward the staff and the seated figure. A man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala sits at the lower right near a red-draped table with fruit. A video camera on a tripod stands at the upper left, with a red tent backdrop behind. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person (dreadlocks, garland, distinctive ceremonial dress) but this is uncertain.2016-04-27A seated figure in an orange-red garment wearing a large garland of white and pink flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling as a man in a checked shirt bends forward to touch his hand or feet. Behind them, several women in saris and salwar kameez, one in a red sari with a red-bead mala, stand and watch, and a small child in a dark top is held near the seated figure. A golden ceremonial ornament with flame-like curves stands in the foreground beside a red-cushioned throne, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background. The setting is a red-lit temple or ashram hall with ritual offerings of fruit on red cloth.2016-04-28A photograph of a ceremony in which a long-haired figure seated on a red throne wears a white-and-orange flower garland and a beaded necklace. The seated figure in orange clothing is handing out prasad or offerings, and the saffron-clad devotee on the right bows with hands together. Several women in red, green and pink saris, some with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, stand or kneel nearby, and a golden trident and a golden deity shrine frame the scene. A camera on a tripod is visible at the top left. Several dozen people are partly visible, so the group is counted in the 21-100 range.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a ritual scene in a crowded hall. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and a fresh garland of white and red flowers sits on a raised seat, leaning forward to place a hand on the head of a man kneeling before them in a red and orange shawl. A golden trident stands in the foreground beside a bald man in a rudraksha mala. Behind them, devotees in saffron, red and pink saris and kurtas stand watching, some holding phones, and a man in a white dhoti and a man in a turban hold a microphone. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-28A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by devotees. Behind him stand several women in saffron, orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas and bindis, one holding a small bowl or offering. A man in a grey shirt bends forward and touches the throne's gold base. A television camera on a tripod is visible in the background against a red wall.2016-04-28A photograph of a crowded darshan scene in a red-draped hall. A man with long dreadlocks wears an orange-saffron cloth and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments, seated at left and gesturing with an open hand toward a golden ceremonial staff decorated with white flowers and a garland. Beside him a woman in a red top and jeans smiles, and women in saris, including a green-and-yellow and a purple-patterned sari, stand or kneel nearby. A bald man in orange clothes with a beaded mala stands at right, and a golden decorated pillar with a red cloth-covered table is at left. The devotee count is approximate in a crowded setting.2016-04-26Outdoor festival scene at a crowded camp: a seated figure with long dark matted hair wearing a multicolour garland of orange, pink and white flowers over an orange-red cloth, his arm extended to a crowd of devotees. Beside him a golden trident (trishul) stands upright on a gold-trimmed platform. Devotees press forward: women in purple, red and orange saris, a woman in a red sari with rudraksha beads and a tilak, and men in white shirts with folded hands. A bald young man in orange cloth with rudraksha beads smiles in the foreground. Camera operators with equipment are visible at the left edge.2016-04-27A photograph from a Kumbh Mela camp event showing a man with long dark hair and a long rudraksha mala, wearing a multicolour floral garland and an orange-red cloth, smiling and seated near a large copper-coloured trident. Around him, many devotees crowd close: women in bright saris and salwar in pink, yellow, green and orange, a young woman in a red top, and a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and rudraksha beads at lower right. A white-haired man with a raised hand greets the group at right, and a cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera stands at left. Red fabric draping forms the backdrop. The man in the garland shows the a person appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha mala and orange garb, seated as a central honoured figure at the event.2016-04-27