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A photograph of a crowd moving under a large pink-and-white tent canopy with red scalloped trim. In the centre, a woman in an orange-red sari with a long multi-strand garland walks smiling, while a man in a white kurta carries a tall brass ceremonial staff with a round top. Men in orange and saffron dhotis and turbans with rudraksha malas stand nearby, and others wear yellow dhotis with white shawls. A uniformed attendant leans at a metal barrier on the right, and banana leaves and a bamboo scaffold frame the background.

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Outdoor procession under a pink and white canopy with red swirl motifs, banana leaves and decorated ceremonial staffs on the right. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white beaded necklace walks at centre, flanked by attendants in saffron and yellow; one attendant wears a yellow-and-orange turban and holds a dark beaded mala. A woman in a white sari with a long staff stands at right, and a line of men in yellow dhotis and saffron cloths stands along a black railing at left. A red carpet runs across the ground and a deity murti garlanded with flowers is visible at upper right. a person is the saffron-robed central figure with the white beaded necklace, based on the orange robes and distinctive beaded adornment; this identification is uncertain given the other saffron-clad attendants.2015-01-13A procession walks along a red carpet under a pink canopy at an outdoor ceremony. Robed sannyasis in saffron and orange garments and rudraksha malas lead the group, with a central figure in orange robes walking between attendants. Several attendants in white dhotis and shirts carry tall gold staffs and a gold pennant-style standard, and many devotees in white and yellow line the route. Festive banners in purple, orange and yellow hang in the background. a person candidate in saffron robes with a flowing orange wrap, walking in the procession; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2015-01-13Procession under a pink tent canopy with a red carpet runner. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees walk in a group. At the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a white shawl and a long-haired man in a yellow-orange robe walk side by side, and a bald man in a red-orange cloth and rudraksha beads holds a golden staff at the left. Men in white with saffron shawls and ceremonial staffs surround the group, with a crowd of onlookers and flags in the background.2015-01-13April 23 20162016-04-23April 24 20162016-04-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of a festive procession inside an orange and yellow tented pavilion at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a tall ornate gold crown, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas and a large gold pendant, and waves to the crowd while walking beneath a dark red ceremonial parasol with tasselled edges. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris, red shawls and purple wraps press palms together in namaste or walk along, and a bald man in saffron robes with a mala stands at right. Behind them are decorated kalasha-style finials and a tall striped ceremonial pole. Visible people: about ten to twelve. The central figure has distinctive crown, saffron and mala cues, so this is a probable appearance-based match for a person.2013-02-10Outdoor religious procession under a red and gold canopy with crowds of onlookers behind. A central man with long swept-back hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, a red and white flower garland and gold necklaces wears saffron-orange robes and walks forward smiling; he appears to be the probable Swamiji, identified by his long hair, ornate gold necklaces, garland and saffron clothing. Flanking him, a bald man in saffron with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments carries a long staff, while a white-clad attendant with a gold-handled staff walks at left. Orange and gold ceremonial umbrellas with floral emblems hang overhead, and a gilded deity murti or palanquin appears at the right edge with gold ceremonial fans.2012-01-01A crowded indoor festival procession in a decorated pavilion with red carpet, red and green pennants, and a chandelier overhead. Around him, a woman in orange sari and gold necklace smiles, a shaved-headed man in saffron with gold garland holds a staff, and men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold necklaces walk alongside. Onlookers press in from both sides and behind, many with phones raised.2016-04-24Under a large orange-and-white striped tent, a procession of saffron-clad sadhus and white-robed attendants walks along a mat. A man in white dhoti with gold-banded borders and a silver staff on the left leads the way. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, with a pink-red turban, walks beneath a yellow fringed parasol held by an attendant. On the right, a bald man in rust robes and gold-bordered shawl with a gold necklace holds a mobile phone. Several people wear white dhotis with gold borders and garlands, and a woman in pale pink stands at the edge. The centre figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and turban, but the identity is uncertain.2016-04-21December 29 20082008-12-29April 24 20162016-04-24A festival procession under a decorated pandal hung with colourful streamers and flower garlands. A central bearded man wears a maroon turban, a long white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces and a saffron-orange robe, smiling as he walks beneath an ornate silver umbrella. Around him, a woman in a gold-bordered white sari and other devotees in orange and saffron clothing move in the procession, some wearing rudraksha malas. Hanging lamps and brass items are visible overhead.2016-12-23