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Outdoor ritual scene at a festival camp with orange and red umbrellas overhead. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, sits on a gold ornate throne with hands folded in front of a silver deity murti of a seated figure on a base. Around him stand a bald priest in orange robes, a man in a yellow kurta, a man in a pink shawl, and a man in white with a pink shawl. A man in an orange shirt sits in front, a steel pot of milk is at left, and a brass kalasha, fruit, marigolds and a metal tray sit on a red cloth. A photographer with a camera and microphone crouches at left. a person in the seated position, though the figure's appearance is partly obscured by distance and angle.

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April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A festive outdoor ritual scene at a riverside ghat during a Kumbh Mela event. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a golden canopy, wearing a long gold-and-orange garland and a rudraksha mala, hands folded in front of him. Nearby, a man in an orange shawl and gold necklace stands with hands clasped, and a bare-chested man in orange sits at the left beside a steel vessel of milk. A man in a pink shawl and white kurta stands at right with palms pressed together. On the red-draped table are a silver kalasha-style vessel, brass pots, fruit, flowers, a plate of oil lamps and a pink cloth. Television cameramen with a video camera and monitors stand at left among the crowd in orange and pink clothing.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and a golden canopy hung with gold leaf ornaments sits at the centre, wearing an orange-red turban, bare upper body with orange-red shawl, and long rudraksha and gold bead necklaces; he performs a ritual with hands together over a silver figurine and a brass pot, with marigold garlands, fruit and a steel vessel in front. Standing around him are men in saffron and orange clothing with vibhuti marks, a man in a pink kurta holding a brass pot, a man in a grey kurta, and a man in a white dhoti on the right, with red and yellow umbrellas and temple spires visible behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with turban and rudraksha mala.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a riverside temple setting with pink-domed shrine structures and red and orange flags behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban with tilak, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy above, holding pink flowers in folded hands. In front stand brass pots, a silver plate of fruit and flowers, and a white milk vessel on an orange cloth. Around him are attendants in saffron and orange robes, a man in white with a pink shawl gesturing, a man in pink and yellow, and photographers with video cameras filming closely. Crowd members in white and orange surround the throne.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor camp with an ornate gold umbrella-shaped canopy overhead and pink temple spires behind. A man in a saffron-orange turban and long gold-bead necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, his palms pressed together while he receives offerings. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl with a long red-and-green sash stands with hands folded. A man in a pink shawl and white kurta pours liquid from a small vessel near the throne. On a red-draped table are a silver ritual vessel, a brass kalasha pot, a steel bucket, bowls of fruit, marigold and flower garlands and a silver deity figure. Several men with tilak marks and bare upper bodies sit to the left, some wearing rudraksha malas and orange scarves, and a cameraman is visible at the edge.2016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a festival camp with red and orange flags and small pink temple shrines behind. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a matching orange turban and layered gold-bead necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat under a golden umbrella with hanging gold ornaments, hands pressed together in greeting. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes with a vertical tilak and a shawl watches, and a bald man in an orange robe holds a mala. On the right, a man in white with a pink shawl gestures toward the seated figure. In front, a red-cloth altar holds a silver puja tray with a small silver deity idol, a brass kalasha pot, a steel pail of milk, fruit, marigold garlands and a flower-filled plate. A seated devotee in orange cloth and a man bare-chested with rudraksha beads sit at the table edge. Cameramen with video cameras stand at left.2016-04-24Outdoor ritual photograph at a crowded riverside festival. A seated figure in a deep red-brown dress and an orange-saffron turban sits on a gilded throne-like chair with a golden canopy above, wearing a long beaded necklace and holding his hands together in prayer. Before him is a red cloth-covered table with brass vessels, a bowl of milk, a plate of fruit, marigold garlands, turmeric and kumkum dishes, and a small silver ritual object. An attendant in pink pours from a small vessel while another man in orange robes stands nearby. A man in orange with a sash kneels at the table, and devotees in orange and white press behind, many raising phones. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's cues are a turban, a saffron-orange garment and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated in an honoured pose on the throne-like chair with ritual offerings. Abhishekam-style offerings and aarti are being performed.2016-04-24