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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl stands on a decorated procession float, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a rust-red turban with a white band and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a long, heavy gold necklace, with a large garland of pink and white flowers draped over his shoulders. Behind him a canopy hung with colourful tassels in blue, purple and pink, and garlands of marigolds and white blossoms, frames the scene. Other people stand around him, including a bald man in orange at left and a person in white with gold-bordered cloth at far left. Warm golden lighting fills the background.

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A smiling man in an orange-saffron robe and a rust-brown turban with a white tilak stands under a canopy with a raised right hand and holds a tall silver staff in his left hand. He wears a thick pink and white flower garland, a brown rudraksha-style mala, and a heavy gold necklace. Behind him, a fringed canopy in purple, teal and orange hangs with more flower garlands, and other figures in saffron and white stand nearby, one with a bare upper body and white markings, and another in white with gold trim on the left. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by his turban, saffron clothing, long hair and gold ornaments, shown during a procession setting.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Photograph of a procession at night at the Kumbh Mela. A smiling man in the centre wears an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange robes and a large pink and white flower garland with gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, one arm raised in greeting. Behind him a silver trident is held upright beneath a colourful canopy hung with flowers. A shaved-headed sadhu with ash-smeared body and beaded necklaces stands at left, another bare-chested devotee is partly visible behind him, and a man in orange at right holds the pole. Swamiji (probable) is present as the central figure, based on the crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and garlands. Oil lamps glow in the background.2013-02-10A smiling man in a golden crown set with red and green stones waves his right hand while seated on a decorated float or palanquin. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a large pink and white flower garland. Behind him stand men with white tilak on their foreheads, a golden trident-like staff is visible at the right edge, and a blue and purple canopy with marigold and rose garlands fills the background.2013-02-10A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown with red stones stands under a decorated canopy with a blue and purple fringed top and marigold garlands. He raises both arms, the left index finger pointing up, wearing a thick pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with white and red forehead markings. Other men in orange and white ritual clothing stand beside him in a night-lit procession setting. a person, the central figure, appears to be leading a Kumbha Mela procession, with a visible kalasha-like staff ornament behind him.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Photograph at night of a smiling man in a procession, standing beneath a colourful canopy hung with bright tassels, arms spread wide. He wears a terracotta-orange woven turban with a white marking at the brow, a saffron-orange robe, a thick rust-brown rudraksha-style mala, a gold ceremonial necklace and long swept-back dark hair; he is wrapped in long pink and red marigold garlands with white flower strands. a person is the central figure, matching the page's note of him leading the procession. Behind him, a man in orange clothing and an older man with white marking stand near the poles of the canopy, and a metal staff and ceremonial pole are visible at the frame edges. Text overlay is a copyright and source credit.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10A smiling man in a saffron-orange robe and a rust-coloured turban stands under a large orange canopy hung with fringed teal, purple and magenta tassels and yellow marigold garlands. He raises his right arm in greeting and holds a tall silver staff with a silver trident-shaped top in his left hand. He wears layered garlands of pink and white flowers, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red bindi and white vibhuti on his forehead. Behind him, several men in orange and white ritual clothing with white-painted foreheads stand near silver ceremonial implements. Swamiji (probable): the visible cues are the orange robe, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with a procession leader, and the figure is in person.2013-02-10A photograph of a smiling man wearing an orange-red turban with a crescent-moon ornament and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a shawl, a long garland of pink and white flowers, and a gold chain necklace. He raises one hand with the index finger pointing upward and holds a silver trident-topped staff in the other. Behind him a canopy in blue, red and purple with tassels and a golden finial is decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands. Other saffron-clad attendants with white forehead markings stand nearby, one wearing glasses. a person, raising a finger in a procession setting, with a trident staff and flower garlands under a canopy.2013-02-10