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A photograph of a visit inside a room at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela camp. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange turban, orange garment and rudraksha mala, sits on a leopard-print cushion and reaches forward to receive a folded orange cloth from an elderly man in white kurta with an orange shawl who stands with palms joined in greeting. A younger man in a red checked shirt holds a small gift box, and a young man in a white shirt and a man in a green shirt take photographs. A gold-coloured ornate stand with tassels sits at left and a gilt lion-like decoration on the table lower left. Several bystanders are visible in the background.

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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange turban, a rust-coloured wrap and a beaded brown-gold necklace, leaning forward and extending a hand toward a man bowing with his head lowered. The bowing man wears an orange shawl over a cream kurta. Behind them stand several men in kurtas and shirts looking on, and one man at the left wears a white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and a gold-chained garland. A gold ornamental stand with tassels and a gilded lion-shaped piece sit at the left against a leopard-print seat cover. The setting looks like an indoor VIP reception or blessing moment.2016-05-02A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron turban, saffron robe and long rudraksha mala with a hand resting on the shoulder of an older man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, gold ring and wristwatch. The older man leans forward toward him in greeting while seated on a gold-and-red throne. Behind them are gold ceremonial items, a leopard-print cushion and two people in light clothing photographing the scene with cameras and a phone. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, a saffron turban and rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's attribution of this event to him.2016-05-06A photo of a formal visit in a room with red carpet and gold-toned furniture. On the left, a man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robe and beaded brown shawl smiles while handing a book and a small booklet across a low gold table. A golden Nandi statue sits on the table with a small lamp and fruit. Seated at right, an older bespectacled man in white and orange shawl receives the books. A shaved-headed person in the foreground and standing men wearing orange shawls, plus a woman in a red sari, stand in the background. Gold-wrapped gifts and a gold deity figure sit at lower left.2016-05-13April 30 20162016-04-30A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange-red robe, with long dark hair and a marigold garland with pink flowers, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of a golden structure. The seated figure extends a hand to receive an offering from an older man in a cream kurta with white hair and glasses, who holds out a small object. Beside him a man in a lavender striped shirt and white trousers watches, and a man in an orange kurta stands nearby. A man at right wears an orange-lanyard badge. The white-walled room has a golden throne-like frame and a gold ornament at lower left.2016-05-01May 06 20162016-05-06May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph of an indoor reception room with gold-finished ornate furniture and a leopard-print cushioned seat. A man in a saffron-orange turban, orange-brown robe and long dark braided hair sits on the cushioned seat, his arm extended toward an older bald man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and glasses, who leans forward with hands outstretched. Two younger men in light shirts stand in the background, one raising a camera. Gold lamps and kalash-style ornaments sit on a side table.2016-05-06A man in an orange turban, orange shawl and a brown rudraksha mala is smiling and placing an orange shawl over the shoulders of an older man in a pale pink kurta and glasses. Behind them, several men in shirts and glasses look on, one in a green shirt holding a phone. Gold ornate furniture and a leopard-print seat frame the room, with gold finials and tasselled decorations at left. Appearance-based label: a person, standing and honouring a guest.2016-04-27May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02May 18 20162016-05-18