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A crowded outdoor event at the Kumbh Mela with cameramen filming. A standing man with long dark hair wears an orange headwrap, orange robe and a heavy gold necklace over black beads, with his hands folded in front. Beside him stands a camera operator in a khaki shirt shooting with a large video camera. In the foreground a bearded sadhu in a red turban and orange cloth sits on a yellow tarp, and a man in white with an armband reading YOGMAT kneels nearby. Several videographers and photographers with Panasonic cameras surround them, and a dense crowd stands behind a railing under white canopy cloth.

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Outdoor event at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering under white and orange draped canopy. A man standing centre wears an orange robe, orange head wrap, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a large gold ceremonial necklace; he has the appearance of a person candidate, with long hair, orange head wrap, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha cues, though the identification is uncertain. Seated in front on a yellow cloth is a bearded sadhu in an orange shawl with a red cap and rudraksha beads, bare-chested, surrounded by several cameramen and photographers filming and photographing. A woman in orange headwear sits behind, and a man in white with a yellow sash reading YOGMATA kneels at right. A dense crowd stands behind the barrier.Photograph at a Kumbh Mela procession area under white and orange canopy draping, with marigold garlands. A standing man in a saffron-orange robe, orange head wrap, long hair and a heavy gold pendant necklace with beads stands at centre, flanked by a crowd of press photographers and videographers holding cameras, several wearing press lanyards. A man in a white shirt crouches with a camera, a man in a red shirt sits on yellow cloth, and a bearded sadhu in orange sits at right. Crowds of spectators fill the background behind metal barriers.A crowded outdoor scene at the Kumbh Mela where a group of saffron-clad sadhus and devotees kneel on a yellow tarpaulin spread over sandy ground. A man in the centre wears an orange turban, orange robes, a long gold-toned bead necklace and marigold garlands, and leans forward among the group. Beside him a bearded sadhu in a red cap and orange robes with rudraksha beads sits close to the ground. Several photographers and videographers press in from the left, holding cameras and a video camera on a rig. A man in a white shirt with a yellow armband kneels at the front, and a man in a red shirt sits at the lower right near the tarpaulin.Outdoor photograph of a procession at a roadside, with a saffron-robed figure with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and a rudraksha mala holding a wooden pole with a cloth banner while an older bare-chested man with glasses, a white sacred thread and orange-beaded garland leans in beside him. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis fold their hands in greeting, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right holding a silver tray, and a videographer in orange clothing films at left. The long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial pose are appearance-based cues for a person, shown in the procession.2009-01-21A candid photo at an outdoor event with white and orange draped cloth behind. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe and grey cap holds a Sony video camera on a wrist strap, aimed toward the right. Beside him stands a man with long hair wearing an orange turban and orange robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-and-bead necklaces, eyes lowered. Behind them, a woman with a red tilak and a man in a white cap and dark jacket film with a handheld camcorder. A partially visible maroon-clad figure appears at the bottom edge. The man in the orange turban shows appearance cues consistent with a person, though the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA crowded outdoor procession under white cloth canopies with orange and yellow barrier railings. In the foreground a bearded man with a red turban, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with large beads, leans forward with an arm outstretched. Around him, several people in orange and white clothing and a man in a white cap, khaki jacket and a bare-chested figure with ritual marks press close. Several photographers and videographers with cameras and camcorders lean in from the sides. Behind the barrier, a large crowd of onlookers, many women in colourful saris and shawls, watches the scene.A photograph inside a saffron-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela gathering, with cream curtains and orange poles. A bearded man in a maroon cap, orange shawl over shoulder and pink dhoti stands centrally wearing a wristwatch and a gold-chained necklace. Around him, seated devotees in red and orange clothing, a man in a striped shirt holding a camera, and a woman in an orange headscarf with a video camera on a tripod form the foreground. Orange marigold garlands line the floor and a trident stands at the back. A standing man in khaki with a camera and a man in orange turban and rudraksha mala stand near the entrance.April 18 20162016-04-18Night outdoor scene during a ceremony. A long-haired man in orange robes and a gold pendant over a rudraksha mala sits on a low wooden seat, holding a metal trident-like staff wrapped with an orange cord and gazing to his side. Behind him stands a tall black wrapped object with orange bands, beneath a red and blue umbrella with colourful tassels and a golden tree motif. A brass bell and a small silver dish with offerings sit on a striped rug. A man in white with orange shawl films with a camera on a monopod, and another man in orange shirt holds a video camera. Other men in white and orange shawls are nearby.2006-06-04Indoor photo in an orange-walled room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cloth at right, facing left and smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas stand with orange shawls, and several camera operators film or photograph the scene. One cameraman in a striped shirt holds a shoulder camera, another in a pink shirt and grey trousers films with a handheld camcorder, and a man in a white shirt raises a small camera. A framed photo collage hangs on the wall at upper left. The seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and orange shawl match the description of a person, but the appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity. Visible people: seven or eight.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor ritual enclosure at a Kumbh Mela site, with a yellow-painted ground and marigold garlands strung on orange-red poles. A bare-chested man with a long beard and a red turban-style cap stands at left, wearing an orange-and-pink wrap and multiple beaded necklaces. A man in a red shirt and dark trousers kneels on the yellow ground, bending forward with his hands near the floor. Around them, several people sit or crouch behind a low brick edge, including a man in a white shirt with a camera and a man in a striped shirt holding a video camera. Photographers with cameras and a video rig fill the foreground, and a woman in a yellow sari and a pink-clad man are at the edges. Orange tents and marigold garlands frame the scene.