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Crowded photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground, a bearded sadhu with long dark hair tied in a bun wears pink and orange cloth. Behind him, a bald man in an orange shawl holds a small packet, while a man in a dark brown robe with a rudraksha mala stands beside a figure with long dark hair draped in an orange shawl and gold bangles. A gold-framed throne and a seated figure in orange appear at the right edge, with purple cloth and garlands behind them. Several saffron-clad sadhus and devotees surround the group.

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February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph inside an orange and red tent with glowing fabric walls. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a marigold garland and a gold armlet stands smiling while another person in orange drapes an orange cloth over his shoulder. Several saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stand around, one bald figure in a brown dhoti wears a rudraksha mala, and a bearded sadhu in an orange head wrap presses his palms together. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, marigold garland and gold armlet on the man receiving the cloth are the qualifying cues, and he is presented as the honoured guest among the sannyasis.2013-02-09Photograph inside an orange-draped tent. On the left, a figure in an orange turban, orange shawl and gold-banded wrap stands with an arm extended and bangles on the wrist, blessing a seated devotee in white garments with an orange shawl over the shoulders. Around them stand several men in white turbans, saffron robes and maroon wraps, one holding a steel flask and another carrying a black bag. Gold ritual objects and a gilded seat are visible at left, and a red-and-white cloth backdrop hangs behind.2013-02-12February 09 20132013-02-09February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph inside an orange-and-red tented enclosure where a bald man in saffron robes bows his head and embraces a larger figure from behind. The embraced figure wears a brown-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold-threaded waistband, a gold armlet, rudraksha beads, and a yellow marigold garland over pinkish shawl drapes. Around them stand several devotees in orange and maroon robes and turbans, a man in a red garment in the lower right, and a figure with a bare head in the background. Hanging red and orange cloth lines the tent walls. a person is not confidently assigned: the larger figure shows rudraksha, gold ornaments and a marigold garland, but the face and frame are only partly visible.2013-02-09February 12 20132013-02-12February 14 20132013-02-14October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a temple-style setting with orange and red drapes and gilded decor. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red shawl and a pink-and-orange turban bows his head while an older man in a saffron-orange robe and a wrapped orange-brown turban drapes a bright orange shawl over his shoulders. At left, a bearded man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a man in white ritual clothes and cameramen with cameras are visible, and an ornate golden throne-like structure stands at right. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures in the background. A single identity-related candidate with compatible saffron robes and turban cues is present, so the appearance-based label applies only to that figure.2013-02-11A photograph inside an orange-draped tent. A bare-shouldered figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown turban and a brown and gold waist garment with gold armbands, stands at left with one hand raised toward the crown of a bald, orange-robed monk who bows forward. Behind them a golden-topped seat or throne is visible. Nearby, an orange-robed monk in an orange turban bows with hands folded, and an elderly white-bearded sadhu in a yellow turban and purple shawl bows beside him. Several other saffron-clad and shawled men stand in the background. The orange cloth enclosing the space gives the scene a warm glow.2013-02-12A seated figure with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing a large multicolored flower garland and an orange cloth, sits on a red-cushioned seat beside a gold trident-shaped ceremonial object, gesturing toward others. Around them, a crowd of devotees stands: women in red, orange and pink saris, one with hands folded in namaste, a man in white dhoti and kurta, and two bald monks in orange robes with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white turban. A bald young monk in the foreground wears an orange robe and rudraksha beads. Red carpet covers the floor. Possible a person cues: long hair, flower garland and orange cloth on the seated figure, though the appearance is partly obscured.2016-04-27