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A seated congregation inside an orange tent with a green floor covering. Men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with vests, shawls and caps, sit cross-legged or kneel with hands on hips, facing forward toward a raised area at the front. A man in white robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned chair near the right side. Banners hang on the orange walls. Several people sit in rows behind, some with hands folded, others in turbans and dark caps.

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February 14 20132013-02-14February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A large seated crowd of men fills a green-carpeted tent during a satsang gathering. In the foreground, an elderly man in a white turban and grey waistcoat sits with hands folded. Beside him, a man in a striped shirt and white cloth sits with hands on his knees. Further back, men in white kurtas, saffron and yellow shawls, and brown jackets sit attentively, some with eyes closed. A red plastic chair and an orange-and-white banner with printed text appear at the upper right. No individual is identifiable as a person in the frame.2013-02-12A large crowd of seated devotees fills an orange-draped tent with a green mat floor. In the foreground at right, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold cloth sits with his back partly turned, facing the crowd. Nearby, women in red and pink saris and a woman in a cream sari sit on the mat, and men in white kurtas, a man in a black waistcoat with white cap, and others in brown or grey clothing sit among them. Behind them, rows of red chairs and a camera on a tripod are visible, and banners hang from the tent poles.2013-02-11A photograph of a large seated crowd on a green floor mat inside an orange tent with bamboo poles and hanging banners. Most attendees are seated cross-legged or kneeling, many women wear pink, yellow, red and multicoloured saris and salwar with headscarves, and many men wear white kurtas and white caps. A woman in the foreground wears a black jacket and white lace skirt, and another in the right foreground wears a striped shawl and maroon skirt. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the seated attendees, so no appearance-based identification is made. Wall posters line the top of the tent.2013-02-12A crowd of men sits cross-legged on green flooring inside a large orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and black shawl sits facing forward, and a seated man in an orange shawl with printed motifs kneels at left. Several older men wear white kurtas, one with a grey beard and another with a red cloth and vibhuti marks on the forehead. Behind them hang posters of deities and ritual scenes, and a decorated kalasha-style ornament hangs from the upper right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2013-02-14A seated group meditates on green mats under a tent at a Kumbh Mela setting. In the foreground, an elderly sadhu with a white beard wears an orange robe and orange head wrap, holds a wooden staff, and wears a rudraksha mala with a pendant. Beside him, a man in a blue zip jacket and dark trousers sits cross-legged with hands in mudra, eyes closed. Behind them, devotees in white kurtas, sweaters, jackets and saris sit in rows, many with eyes closed. A red banner hangs at upper right with printed text and a poster behind the crowd. No individual here is identifiable as a person from appearance; the figures are shown as sadhu and devotees.2013-02-15A large orange-lit tent at a Kumbh-style gathering, with many seated devotees on green mats facing forward. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron shawls, sit cross-legged with hands joined, while others wear sweaters, jackets and red scarves. A standing man in a brown sweater holds a small white item at right, and red plastic chairs line the right edge. Camera tripods stand near the left wall, and hanging cloth banners and saffron fabric decorate the tent. The seated crowd is dense, and a larger group stands further back. No clearly identifiable presenter is visible in the foreground.2013-02-09February 09 20132013-02-09Seated devotees fill an orange-draped tent on green mats during a satsang gathering. In the foreground a man in a plaid shirt and pink-red scarf sits cross-legged with hands open, while beside him a bald man in a striped brown shirt and white dhoti sits attentively. Behind them older men in white kurtas and red turbans and women in red and white headscarves listen, with plastic chairs and a bundled cloth bag at the left edge.2013-02-11A seated group of devotees in an orange-walled tent with a green mat floor. In the foreground a man in white dhoti with an orange-edged shawl and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside him a man in a brown fleece and dark cap sits cross-legged with eyes closed, and a bearded man in a blue head wrap and beige shirt sits nearby. On the right, a man in a grey vest with a dark shawl and bangles presses his palms together, and a man with long dark hair in a light vest sits next to him. Behind them, standing men in sweaters and scarves, one holding a phone, and a man in white with an orange cloth observe under a multicoloured parasol. Left of centre a man with a white turban and dark shirt sits near a white board.2013-02-07