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Wide view inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp where a large crowd sits on the floor in orange, saffron and white robes. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a cushioned golden seat behind a gilded lion-headed armrest, a long golden staff nearby, and a red-draped table with offerings. Several monitors show a live feed of a robed speaker, and women in orange clothing operate laptops in the foreground. Hanging orange and patterned banners decorate the tent, with a video camera on a tripod in the centre.

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February 14 20132013-02-14February 11 20132013-02-11February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a festival setting, with a golden ornate throne at right. A man with short dark hair in orange robes sits on the golden throne, his bare feet resting on a low platform where two women in orange garments are performing a foot-washing or padapuja ritual, one pouring from a vessel and another holding a plate. Behind them, a golden deity murti of two standing figures holds a trident and staff. Several seated monastics in orange and rudraksha malas sit at left, and two large screens show a live feed of other people. A small framed photo rests on a red box at right. The scene is busy with trident-topped staffs and a tall decorative banner.2013-02-15Large orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp with a crowd of seated devotees and sadhus in saffron and white on green mats. In the foreground, two women sit at laptops and monitors in saffron robes. Several screens show a live feed of a saffron-robed speaker and a video conference grid. On the right, an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, a kalasha-topped staff and a seated woman in orange and gold stands beside it. A video camera on a tripod films the gathering. Coloured textile banners hang along the top of the tent.2013-02-14A photograph inside an orange-draped tent during a satsang or puja. A seated figure on a golden throne at left wears orange and red robes, rudraksha beads and a red headcloth, with a golden crown-like headpiece behind. Beside them a gilded seat holds another figure in orange and beaded garlands. Devotees sit on green mats in orange, white and saffron clothes, facing the dais, and a cameraman in white with an orange shawl films from the right. Silver oil lamps and brass vessels stand on the floor; a deity murti is on a decorated backdrop at upper left.2013-02-09A photograph inside an orange and red tent at a Kumbha Mela-style gathering. Two seated figures on ornate gold thrones sit at the front: one in a saffron-orange robe with long white hair and beard, another in white robes with a white turban raising a hand in blessing. Seated devotees in orange, white and red headwear face them on chairs and mats, including a shaved-headed man in orange and a sadhu with matted dreadlocks and rudraksha malas in the foreground. A cameraman in orange stands at left, and a plant-laden kalasha-style setup and ceremonial flower garlands are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse in progress.2013-02-11February 08 20132013-02-08Photo of a satsang inside an orange tent with green floor covering. On the left, a gold ornate throne holds a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala; a second seated figure sits beside it. Devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white and orange clothing, with a bald monk in saffron robes at front left, and a man with long hair and a red backpack in the foreground. A woman in a red top and a man in a blue shirt are among the audience. A sound desk and laptop are set up near the centre, with speakers and orange and red banners hanging from the tent poles.2013-02-06December 25 20172017-12-25Photograph of a large orange-draped tent event at the Maha Kumbha Puri camp, with a seated figure on a raised golden-lion throne at the right wearing an orange head covering and orange robes, appearing to address the gathering. Seated devotees in orange and saffron robes fill the floor, many with rudraksha malas, and a camera on a tripod and several laptops and monitors in the foreground show live streaming. Tall decorative striped pillars and orange fabric line the tent, and a small red box with orange cloth sits near the throne.2013-02-14February 11 20132013-02-11 +1 copies