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A bearded man in a red-orange kurta with an orange shawl stands before an ornate gilded throne, bringing red flower petals to his face in a gesture of reverence. Beside him, a smiling person with long dark hair wears an orange garment and rudraksha beads, holding a brass tray of red petals; further right, a shaved-headed man in a gold-patterned orange wrap and a man in white dhoti hold garlands and stand attentively. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange sit on a carpeted floor beneath pennants and hanging cloth in a pink-lit tent, with a deity figure partially visible at the lower left near the throne.

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February 14 20132013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14Inside a decorated tent hall at the Maha Kumbha camp, a bearded man in an orange-red robe with an orange shawl stands in front of an ornate gold throne with a gilded backrest, gesturing with his hands. To his right, a shaved-headed attendant in a saffron-orange dhoti holds a brass tray of red flowers, and another attendant in a saffron garment and rudraksha mala stands beside a gold ceremonial fan. Seated devotees in the background wear colourful saris and white clothing, and a small deity murti stands at the left edge. Colourful hanging banners and pennants decorate the tent.2013-02-14Evening ceremony under a white canopy at an ashram event. A man in a saffron-orange kurta with a saffron shawl and dark-rimmed glasses stands at left, reaching toward a bowl of fruit held by a long-haired figure at right wearing a red-orange dhoti and a thick red and orange flower garland, with a bare upper body and a smile. Behind them, a bald man in brown-red robes with rudraksha beads and a wristband speaks into a microphone while holding a red booklet, and another man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits near the front. A gold and yellow flower-decorated throne with a heart-shaped backdrop stands at left, with gold and pink balloons and a red cloth nearby. The long-haired figure at right is a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron-red clothing and a garland, though the identification is appearance-based only.2016-01-03Night-time ritual photograph of a bearded man seated on a gold-and-red throne, wearing a maroon-brown dhoti-style wrap, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with fresh flower garlands and pink petals over his shoulders and a flower crown on his head. He extends his arm while a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with orange-saffron cloth bends forward to receive a white and pink cord. Around them, several young men in saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas stand watching, one with a tilak, and a white pedestal fan and offering trays with fruit and flowers sit in the foreground. The posed appearance and ornate garments suggest a formal ritual reception rather than a casual gathering, though the seated man's face and identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2017-08-07A photo of a red-and-white event tent with bright overhead lights. In the foreground, a man in an orange wrap with long swept-back hair and a garland of pink, white and green flowers over gold ceremonial necklaces leans forward smiling and reaches toward a golden gift bundle. Appearance cues include long hair, orange clothing, garland and gold necklaces, which suggest a person. Beside him, a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala greets a bearded man in a grey-brown kurta. On the right, a shaved-headed man with a tilak on his forehead and glasses watches. Other devotees stand behind, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-05-01A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated tent with a golden backdrop. On the right, a person with long swept-back dark hair, a red and red-orange bordered cloth and a thick red flower garland stands barefoot, smiling as they offer a brass vessel to an elderly man with white hair and a white beard. The elderly man wears a saffron-orange robe and a saffron shawl and places his hands together over his chest. Behind them, men in white and yellow ritual dress with tilak markings and beaded necklaces stand near a glittering golden shrine, and a red-cloth-covered table holds offerings. The mood is a devotional ritual exchange.2016-01-03A photograph inside a red-and-orange tent decorated with long garlands of marigolds, roses and other flowers in yellow, red, purple and white. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a brown-orange garment, a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, sits on a raised cushioned seat beside a gold-coated ceremonial staff and a gold vessel. Two men in white shirts and dark trousers and a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with a sacred thread stand at right, one with palms joined. Overhead stage lights and rigging are visible. The figure is seated and attended, with a devotee in white holding up an object toward them.2013-04-21April 24 20162016-04-24February 09 20132013-02-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large gold throne-like chair, a decorated seat draped with a leopard-print cloth, and a red velvet cushion on a red platform. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with gold borders, a rudraksha mala and bangles sits on the throne, holding hands out to a visitor. A bald monk in orange-gold robes with a shoulder bag stands beside the throne. Several people in white and cream clothing bow with folded hands or lean in, including an older man in a cream kurta with folded hands. A golden trident stands in the background, with a backdrop of pink and red rose petals and roses in vases.2015-05-27A photograph of a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a long white flower garland and a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala, standing before a gilded throne-like seat. Pink petals are being showered over him by a man in a dark striped shirt raising his arm on the right, while a woman in an orange-red sari with a white forehead marking and beaded necklaces stands behind him, along with another person in an orange garment. Colourful pompom decorations hang in the background and green-lit deity figures are visible in a temple-like setting.2016-04-24