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Indoor photo of a smiling man in a red-orange turban with a vermilion tilak, wearing a reddish-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala over his shoulders, walking among saffron-clad sadhus. Beside him an elderly white-bearded sadhu in orange cloth holds a metal vessel. A boy in a blue shirt stands at left and a bald man in a gold-chained orange garment is behind them. A white wall with a red-and-white banner overhead suggests a procession or gathering. Mood is cheerful and ceremonial.

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April 22 20162016-04-22Photograph of a group at an evening gathering with string lights and orange-draped attendants. Foreground left, a man in a deep maroon turban with a gold crescent ornament wears a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, gold armlets, bangles and rings, and presses his palms together in greeting while smiling. Beside him, a bearded elder in a saffron turban and saffron robe, with a long white beard, red and white forehead markings and a dark rudraksha mala, smiles and holds a small metal object. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron clothing, one with a red-and-white forehead mark, a bearded man in glasses, and a young man in an orange shirt stand among other attendees.2016-05-11Outdoor evening scene at a Kumbh Mela camp under a white and yellow decorated canopy with green fabric walls. A smiling man in a saffron-orange robe, a bright orange turban and a thick brown rudraksha-style bead garland stands with hands clasped. Beside him a bearded man in a red robe and pink turban wears a bead necklace. On the right an elderly white-bearded sadhu in orange robes, with a white forehead mark and a large shell and bead necklace, stands with hands clasped and talks with the group. Other saffron-clad people and onlookers stand in the background, with a parked car and lights at night.2016-04-22Night outdoor photo at an ashram event under a white tent with orange trim. Two men stand close together in front, both wearing turbans. The man on the left wears a maroon-brown turban with a vertical tilak on his forehead, a long maroon-brown wrap, a rope-like brown beaded mala draped over his chest and a gold chain. Beside him, a bearded man in a red turban and saffron-orange robes holds a dark smartphone at chest height. Behind them, devotees in orange and white clothing and a painted banner with figures are visible. Several other people stand in the crowd at the right edge.2016-05-10Night procession scene with string lights glowing in the background. Beside him, a bald man in saffron-orange robes wearing a red bindi and a rudraksha mala smiles. To the left, a man in white ritual cloth with a gold-coloured necklace and a white forehead marking stands near them. On the right, a woman in orange sari smiles, and a silver staff with a twisted shaft is held in the foreground. Several other people in orange and white clothing crowd the scene.2016-05-10Photo inside a white and orange tent at night, with several saffron-robed sadhus gathered in a procession-like walk. In the centre, a person in a red turban with a gold ceremonial necklace and a dark red shawl presses palms together in greeting. Beside them, a bearded elder in a pale peach turban and robe holds a rudraksha mala and a long staff, eyes lowered. To the left, a man in orange robes with a bearded face stands with hands folded. Other sadhus in red and orange turbans and robes, some with white beards and rudraksha malas, stand around them, with lamp-lit tent fabric overhead.2016-05-11A procession of saffron-robed sadhus at an outdoor camp with white tent canopies overhead. In the centre, a smiling woman in a maroon-red turban with a gold crescent ornament wears a heavy gold necklace, gold bangles and a maroon-red shawl over a dark red garment. Beside her, an elderly bearded man in an orange-cream turban and orange shawl, with rudraksha malas and a red tilak, holds a walking staff and folded hands. Other men in orange and pink robes and turbans walk behind them, some holding ritual items.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11April 22 20162016-04-22Night photograph of a procession at an outdoor event. In the centre, a smiling man wears a deep maroon turban, maroon robe and thick tulsi-style beaded necklaces, gesturing with open hands. To his left, a bald man in saffron-orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and smiles while speaking. On the right, a young attendant in an orange robe wears a heavy gold-coloured necklace, a white forehead marking and holds a tall silver staff. Behind them, a woman in a red patterned top, a police officer in a khaki uniform on the left, and warm lights and orange flags fill the background.2016-05-10A photograph of a crowded indoor corridor with white walls and a framed picture with flower garlands at upper left. In the centre, a bearded sadhu in orange robes and an orange turban with rudraksha malas talks animatedly. To the right, a man in an ornate red-brown robe with gold trim, a turban and layered gold beaded necklaces smiles broadly. Beside him stands a man in white dhoti with a brown shawl and gold chains. At left, a bald older man in orange robes and a woman in a teal patterned top look on. Several other people are visible in the background.2015-09-11Night photograph at an outdoor camp during an event, with green and white tent fabric and a bright floodlight behind. Two central men stand face to face, smiling and conversing. The man on the left wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red robe and a long dark brown rudraksha mala, with hands pressed together in greeting. The man on the right has long white hair and beard, wears an orange robe and a multi-bead necklace with a gold pendant. Around them stand other men: one in a saffron-orange turban and cloth, one in a pink turban and red robe, one in a pale peach robe with glasses, and one in an orange robe on the far left. Several people are present in the scene.2016-04-22 +1 copies