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A photograph inside a richly decorated tent with yellow and red patterned canopy fabric. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange-red and gold saffron garment, wearing a red-and-gold turban, bead malas and gold-toned armlets, sits cross-legged on a dark floral carpet with hands raised in blessing, while an attendant in a red-orange turban and draped cloth kneels beside. A man in a pink-and-white checked shirt crouches with palms pressed together in front of the carpet. Around them, numerous photographers and cameramen aim cameras, and saffron-robed sadhus wearing flower garlands stand in the background. The scene has a ceremonial, festival-like atmosphere.

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April 18 20162016-04-18A large ceremonial tent with yellow and red draped fabric hosts an assembly of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair and a red turban sits prostrate or bowed on a red and patterned carpet, while others in red and orange robes with gold ornaments and flower garlands sit around. A man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold border stands at left, and a bearded man in a saffron shawl and glasses stands nearby. Several photographers with cameras crowd the carpeted area. Visible identity cues do not establish any named person.2016-04-18Inside a large tent with a yellow, red and white patterned canopy, a crowd of photographers and onlookers stands around red and patterned carpets. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wrapped in a red-orange turban sits with their back to the camera, wearing saffron clothing and gold armlets. A bald man in a beaded necklace holds a small metal bowl. On the right, a man in saffron robes and a garland stands holding an object, while a man in a maroon kurta gestures toward him. Several people hold cameras and a long pole with a camera mounted on it. Appearance-based candidate not clearly identifiable.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor photo under a canopy of yellow and red draped cloth at an Ujjain gathering of saffron-clad sadhus and devotees. In the foreground, a long-haired man in orange clothing, a red turban, a gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits cross-legged on a red and patterned carpet, with a yellow-robed woman in a marigold garland beside him. Around them, sadhus in orange and white sit and stand, and a man in white dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl holds a ceremonial staff topped with a trident. Marigold garlands and a red cushion appear nearby, and a mixed group of seated and standing people fills the background.2016-04-18 +1 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A large tent with yellow and orange patterned canopy hangs above a crowded gathering of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated and standing on rugs. In the centre, a bearded elder in orange robes and an orange turban sits with hands folded, while a devotee in orange bends forward at his feet. A yellow umbrella and a trident-topped staff are visible. A woman in orange with a yellow garland sits at left with palms pressed together. Men in white dhotis and orange garlands stand behind, and a bearded man in orange shawl stands at right. The scene resembles a ritual reception or padapuja at a sadhu gathering.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a yellow and red canopy hung with drapes. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair, a large orange turban, a gold necklace and bangles sits with hands folded on a dark red and gold patterned carpet, with a seated devotee in a red plaid shirt and hands in anjali beside them. Behind them, saffron-robed sadhus stand with flower garlands, one bald figure wears a bead necklace, and a man in an orange turban sits cross-legged in saffron clothing. Many photographers and cameramen with cameras and video equipment crowd around the scene, with a yellow-and-white painted chariot-like structure at the right edge.2016-04-18