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A photograph of seated devotees and sannyasis under a decorated canopy hung with green leaves and red-and-yellow cloth at an outdoor temple ceremony. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt sits beside a man in a yellow robe with a red shawl, a bearded man in orange with a saffron-coloured turban and rudraksha mala, and several other men in orange robes. Far right, a shaved-headed monk in orange sits cross-legged on the floor. A uniformed attendant in white with a red sash and a turban stands at the back. A white-clad man stands at the right edge. Several people are visible, and the scene is a mahakumbhabhishekam-style ritual setting.

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February 18 20082008-02-18Outdoor ceremony under a purple canopy with marigold garlands strung across it. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit on ornate gold-framed chairs with red cushions. The foremost seated figure, on the left, has long curly hair, rudraksha malas and a saffron robe, and looks to the side. Next to him a bald saffron-robed monk sits with hands resting on the chair arm. A bearded man with long hair in orange robes sits beside him, and an elderly bearded monk in orange with a shawl gestures to the side. A saffron-turbaned monk sits at the far right. Behind them, men in white shirts and red vests stand among the marigolds, and a red and gold throne is visible in the background.2007-08-09A seated crowd of saffron-clad sannyasis and devotees gathers on a paved outdoor ground under a festive pandal with red and white striped poles and draped blue-and-orange bunting. In the foreground, a bearded man in orange with long hair sits with his back partly turned, and a man in an orange turban sits near the lower left. A row of older bearded sadhus in orange, peach and white robes sit barefoot on a white carpet, several with orange turbans and rudraksha malas. Behind them, a man in white with a cloth bag stands near a decorated ceremonial seat with a carved wooden throne-like chair at the left edge, while a woman in a green sari stands nearby. Plastic chairs are arranged at the front and a large loudspeaker stands at the right. A large banner with a blue-tinted portrait hangs at the top right.2008-02-18Outdoor public gathering under a purple and gold tent canopy, with a yellow banner and red-bordered sign behind the seated crowd. Rows of saffron-robed sannyasis sit on blue plastic chairs, many wearing orange or saffron turbans and orange robes, some with rudraksha malas. Men in white shirts and dark trousers stand and sit among them, and a microphone stand is visible at left. A photo credit reads ''. Several people are close enough to be counted; the crowd is large, though most of it is partially visible2007-02-20February 02 20072007-02-02August 09 20072007-08-09A photograph of a large outdoor gathering at a festival under a canopy decorated with marigold garlands and a floral arch. In the foreground, several men sit on a striped mat wearing saffron-orange robes, one with a sweeping orange turban and long dark hair, another with a red forehead mark and orange shawl. Nearby, men in white shirts and white dhotis sit with folded hands. Behind them a dense crowd stands and sits under the open sky, with people in white and colourful clothes, and a few uniformed officials. a person appearance is uncertain among the saffron-robed figures.2007-02-02August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor gathering under a canopy at a Kumbhamela-style event, with a large crowd standing behind a seated group on a colourful striped rug. Many men in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged in front, several with shaved heads. A man in white dhoti and white head cloth sits in the centre with hands near his face. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe wears a long gold-and-beaded necklace. Marigold garlands and green leaves decorate an arch overhead. A photographer with a camera stands at the right edge.2007-02-02A photograph of a ceremony held under a striped tent with red, white and yellow fabric, a blue carpet and dark curtains decorated with marigold and red garlands. Several rows of seated monks in saffron and orange robes sit on gold-trimmed chairs and a white-draped table, with a robed figure standing at a raised stand at the left of the rows. Attendants in white shirts and dhotis stand along the right side, and a shaved-headed monk in white adjusts the seated line. A banner with a portrait is visible at the upper left edge. Several dozen people are visible, but only the front-row seated monks are clearly distinct, and the overall count is roughly 21 to 100.2007-08-09A photograph of a large outdoor event under a white tent with red, yellow and green bunting strung along its roof, with a red carpet runway in the foreground. Seated in a row on blue chairs behind a metal barrier are several people in saffron-orange robes, including a shaved-headed monk, a figure wearing a tall orange turban, and a bearded man in orange with a rudraksha-style bead necklace who has his hands folded. To the left, men in white, yellow and dark suits sit in chairs, and at the far right a man in white kurta sits on the floor with a notepad. A dense crowd of devotees in orange and white fills the background under the tent.2008-01-25A photograph of a seated outdoor ceremony in front of a purple draped backdrop strung with orange and yellow marigold garlands. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on gold-and-red ornate chairs. A bare-chested figure with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits second from left, wearing an orange wrap and resting hands in lap. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes sits with hands clasped. On the right, an elderly bearded man in orange robes sits beside an empty ornate red throne-like chair. Behind them, men in white and red shirts stand among other seated monastics in orange and a green-and-white tent canopy is visible at the upper right.2007-08-09