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A photograph inside an orange-and-purple draped tent at a pilgrim camp. On a golden throne at right sits a figure with long dark hair and a saffron-orange garment, wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing and a red-cushioned seat before him. Behind the throne stands a golden arched shrine holding two painted deity murti with red and blue garlands. In the foreground a man in a yellow shawl printed with red script bends toward the throne, while several devotees in jackets, white kurtas and backpacks stand with palms joined along a green mat. A priest-like figure in orange robes stands nearby. Visible people number about ten.

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Photo 11731233A crowded tent interior at a Kumbha Mela camp, with red, orange and purple draped fabric. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits before an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha). Around them, devotees in orange, white, grey vests and colourful shawls stand close, one man in an orange robe and turban holding his hands together in reverence. To the left, a golden deity murti with garlands and a shaded canopy stands beside a priest in white with a shaved head. The mood is one of devotion and darshan.2013-02-06A crowded tent interior with orange and maroon draping at a Kumbh Mela setting. Central golden arch frames two large deity murtis, one with a trident and crown, and a seated figure on a gold throne at right with garlands. Dense devotees in white kurtas, saffron-toned and pink saris, and headwear stand in front, some with hands raised in prayer. Ornate gold chairs flank the altar, and colourful triangular flags hang at the sides. A person seated on the right throne wears a garland and red-accented clothing; the appearance is not clearly identifiable, so no a person candidate is asserted. Printed banner at upper right shows a portrait.2013-02-14Photo inside an orange and purple draped tent at a satsang setting. On the right, a person with short dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne holding a trident, wearing a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-orange cloth, while a devotee in a white headcloth bends forward offering something cupped in both hands. Behind them stands a deity murti with a crown, garland and blue-skinned figure in a golden arch. Nearby devotees in white dhotis, saffron shawls and a robed figure in a white turban wait in a line on a green mat.2013-02-06 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a red and gold tent at a satsang setting. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne holding a tall silver trident, waving with one hand and smiling. Behind the throne stand two painted deity murtis with crowns and garlands under a golden arch. In front, a man in a pink turban and black vest bows toward the throne with folded hands, another man in a black jacket and pink shawl stands with hands joined, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border offers a hand, and a woman in a red sari stands at left with two men behind her. Gold-embossed pedestal and red cloth draped over the throne arm complete the scene.2013-02-06February 05 20132013-02-05February 12 20132013-02-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a festive tent with red and gold drapes and a gold arched frame. Center stage, a seated figure in red and saffron garments wears a large flower garland and a gold necklace, sitting on a gold throne with a red cloth bearing Devanagari lettering in front. Behind him stands a large deity murti pair with crowns, adorned with garlands, one holding a trident. To the right, a second figure in an orange-red shawl and red turban sits on a gold seat flanked by tridents. Seated devotees in front, some in white, face the stage; a camera on a tripod stands to the right. a person cues: a seated figure in saffron-red with a garland and gold necklace on the central throne.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 06 20132013-02-06 +1 copiesDense crowd fills an orange-draped tent with gold-framed shrine. Central gilded arch holds a deity murti seated on a throne, flanked by smaller golden seats and an ornate gold umbrella on the right. Devotees press forward; a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti stands near a woman in a red and orange sari holding a brass vessel. Men in white dhotis and a saffron-clad figure stand among the crowd. Hanging decorative banners and colourful pennants frame the scene.2013-02-14A crowded photograph inside a red and maroon draped tent at a temple-like hall. At the far right, a golden arched canopy frames a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and garlands on a gold throne, with a gold umbrella beside it. Devotees press forward toward the murti. A woman in a purple shawl and green stole stands at left, another in a turquoise and grey sari beside her, and a woman in red sari with an orange shawl stands center. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls and a man in a turquoise shirt stand among them. In the foreground, several people with light hair in white and orange clothing face the altar.2013-02-11