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Bright, hazy outdoor pavilion scene at a Kumbh gathering. In the foreground a crowd of seated men and women in white and cream clothing, several wearing white caps and turbans, watch the stage. On the left a gilded throne-like seat with gold trim stands beside saffron and orange ceremonial flags on poles and a brass oil lamp. Several sadhus in orange and saffron robes, one in an orange turban, stand near the center; one holds a green embroidered cloth bag. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha-style beads stand nearby, while a boy in a plaid shirt watches on the right. Copyright and source text overlays appear on the photo.

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