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Night procession at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering: a man in an orange-saffron robe, a gold crown and a long pink-and-white flower garland sits centred on an ornate seat under a bright red, orange and blue canopy hung with marigold garlands. Two gold-tipped trident staffs and a silver staff flank him. Behind on the left, a bald man with white-painted head and grey-smeared body wears a rudraksha-style gold pendant necklace and orange cloth and holds a trident. On the right, a man in orange robes with ash-smeared skin holds a tall trident. Crowds and warm street lamps fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure shows long swept-back hair, a crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas with gold necklaces.

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A procession scene under an orange canopy with blue and purple tassels and a fringed umbrella. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits centrally, wearing a long rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces, and a large floral garland of pink and white flowers, holding a sword aloft in one hand and a silver trident-topped staff in the other. Behind him, another man in orange robes and gold chain holds a trident, and a bald man in orange robes with a gold necklace stands at right. Marigold garlands and pink tassels frame the left side. Ceremonial procession atmosphere with trident, sword and floral decorations. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: saffron robes, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces; role is the seated figure leading the procession.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Night procession scene on a decorated palanquin-style platform under a large canopy with bright orange, blue and red fabric and tassels. A central seated figure wears a gold crown, an orange robe, a long rudraksha-style mala of pink and white flower garlands, and a gold necklace; the figure has long swept-back hair and is smiling. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, a gold crown, orange ornate clothing and rudraksha and gold adornments, consistent with the page's claim of his presence. Around him are saffron-robed attendants holding a silver trident and a silver ceremonial axe, a bald attendant in orange cloth, and a man in glasses. Trident finials and marigold garlands decorate the canopy, and a silver and brass ritual vessel sits in the foreground.2013-02-10Night procession at the Kumbh Mela. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits in the centre, wearing a tall gold crown set with red stones, a long garland of pink, purple and white flowers, and gold necklaces. He holds a silver staff topped with a trident while seated on an ornate palanquin-style seat under a large red, orange and teal canopy fringed with tassels. Around him, saffron-clad men with shaved heads and tripundra markings carry staffs, a silver trident and a golden kalasha, and some wear rudraksha malas and gold chains. Marigold garlands hang from the canopy, and oil lamps and street lights glow in the dusk. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears the crown, garland and orange robes, a distinctive combination of cues.2013-02-10Night procession at a religious gathering. A smiling man in orange-saffron robes and an orange-brown turban sits on a cushioned seat, wearing a red-pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large gold ceremonial pendant. He raises one hand holding a silver trident. Behind him a large orange canopy with blue, purple and teal fringe and tassels shelters the seat, and yellow marigold garlands hang from the frame. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby, including a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace holding a silver trident, and silver ceremonial staffs and a mace-like finial are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the center shows long dark hair, saffron-orange robes, a turban and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornments, consistent with a presiding role in the procession.2013-02-10Night procession scene: a man seated on a decorated palanquin-style platform, smiling, wearing an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with pink and white flower garlands draped over his shoulders. He holds a silver trident-topped staff. Around him, attendants with white-painted faces and forehead markings wear saffron and white clothing and gold chains. Above, a canopy with tassels and flower garlands; a silver kalasha-like vessel and offerings sit at the left. Warm lights glow in the background.2013-02-10Night procession at a Kumbh-style gathering: a man in saffron robes, an orange turban and a thick red-and-white flower garland sits cross-legged on a decorated palanquin with a yellow cushion, a rudraksha mala and gold chain at his neck. Behind him, men in saffron and orange dhotis, one with bare shoulders and white-smeared foreheads, hold silver trident staffs, and a bare-chested attendant at left wears a white cloth. Marigold garlands, colourful tassels, a red-and-gold canopy and a lamp glow frame the scene, with a smoky crowd in the background. Pilgrims in procession, mela setting.2013-02-10Night procession photograph at a Kumbh Mela setting. A smiling man in an orange robe, wearing a gold crown, large red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, sits on a raised palanquin-style seat under a red, blue and gold canopy hung with tassels and flowers. Attendants in orange clothing hold ceremonial staffs, a trident and a decorated staff around him, with a bald attendant in white-and-orange at left. Silver and gold ritual objects and a dark velvet cushion lie in front of the seat. Hazy streetlights and a crowd of onlookers are visible behind. Probable Swamiji (wearing crown, orange robe, garlands and rudraksha cues).2013-02-10Photo of a night procession in hazy orange light. A central figure sits on a decorated palanquin under a colourful fringed canopy, wearing an orange robe, a rust-coloured turban, a thick red and white flower garland and gold necklaces. He is smiling and holds a silver trident-topped staff. Around him, several men in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, with white-painted foreheads and rudraksha-style malas, walk beside and carry the palanquin, one with a silver staff and another holding a trident. Marigold and white flower garlands hang from the canopy poles. a person sits at the centre of the palanquin; the surrounding people are devotees and attendants in procession. Crowd figures are faintly visible in the background.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10