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Inside a large orange-draped tent with a pink canopy and hanging chandeliers, a procession of saffron-clad sadhus and devotees gathers. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, wearing an orange-gold crown, holds a small oil lamp and bells in a ritual gesture; beside him a monk in red-brown robes holds a brass plate. On the left, a man in an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together. In the foreground at right, a large statue of a figure in orange robe, crown and gold wristbands stands with its arm extended over a decorated tray with flowers. Ornate ceremonial staffs topped with colourful finials and a green carpet runner complete the scene.

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A photograph inside a large orange-and-white tent at a Kumbh Mela camp, with a green carpet and hanging decorative poles. In the centre, a man in an orange shawl and long rudraksha mala holds a brass bell and a small brass vessel, standing in a row of people in orange and maroon robes. Several people stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a man in white holds a tray of flower petals. In the lower foreground, a tray of rose petals sits in a shallow brass basin. On the right edge, a large life-sized figure in orange robes with a turban and long dark hair, wearing a garland, is viewed from behind, appearing to be a statue or depiction. Roughly twenty physical people are visible.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Inside an orange-draped tent with a green carpet, a procession moves forward. In the centre a man with long dark hair and white forehead markings wears an orange shawl and layered beaded necklaces, hands pressed together. Behind him, men in maroon and white garments carry a decorated umbrella and a tray of offerings, and a woman in pink stands at right. At the lower right, a large figure in orange clothing and garlands is seen in the foreground, with a tray of flowers and small brass lamps set before it.2013-02-10A tented procession scene at a Kumbh Mela camp with orange draped fabric and a green carpeted aisle. Nearby, a sannyasi in saffron holds a brass plate and a ceremonial staff, and white-clad devotees stand with hands folded. A standing figure in orange at right faces the scene, and a flag-like banner with patterned fabric is raised behind the group. Devotees line the aisle beyond.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Inside an orange-draped tent, a group of devotees in saffron and maroon robes stands with hands folded in prayer around a small raised stone or marble basin filled with flower petals. At centre, a man in an orange robe and a tall gold crown holds a lit oil lamp, flanked by robed sadhus, one holding a brass tray. On the right foreground, the back of a larger figure in orange garments and an orange headwrap, with a beaded necklace, faces the scene. Tall ceremonial banners with colourful patterns and a striped pole stand behind, and a chandelier hangs from the white ceiling. Rudraksha malas and garlands are visible. This is a ritual puja or aarti scene.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10