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A large seated gathering of devotees in white dhotis and shawls sits on green mats in a tent during a ritual at the Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground, a bald man in white clothing sits cross-legged with hands joined, while nearby men wear rudraksha malas, and several wear orange or saffron cloths. On the left, a younger man with a flower garland and rudraksha mala sits beside small brass ritual plates holding offerings and lamps. Behind them, rows of spectators in colourful clothing fill the tent, and a cameraman stands at the top left near a banner-covered wall. No individual can be identified as a person from the image alone, so the candidate is left uncertain.

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A large outdoor tent congregation seated on green mats during a satsang. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with a beaded necklace sits at left beside several men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas and forehead markings. Behind them rows of seated devotees, including women in saris and shawls, fill the space. A camera on a tripod and a standing man in white are visible at the top left, and a large banner hangs at the back of the tent. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance here, so the figure's role is described only as a devotee-attended satsang.2013-02-08February 10 20132013-02-10 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13Large seated congregation inside an orange and white tent on green mats, many people with hands pressed in prayer (anjali) and eyes closed, a few in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, others in white dhotis with yellow borders and sandal or vibhuti marks on the forehead. A video camera on a tripod stands at left, and a framed photograph hangs on the back pole at right. The setting suggests a satsang or spiritual gathering; the crowd is in the tens to low hundreds. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-02-08A large seated congregation fills a tent at a Kumbh Mela event. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and white shawls with saffron borders sit cross-legged, several wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them, rows of devotees in varied clothing, including woollen sweaters, shawls and head wraps, sit close together. A cameraman stands with a video camera on a tripod at the upper left, and the tent walls are lit in warm pink-orange light. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10October 10 20102010-10-10January 13 20152015-01-13A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of several hundred people seated on orange mats on a white tiled floor, facing forward. Most wear white dhotis and white shawls, with some in white kurtas and shirts; several wear lanyards with ID badges. Brass plates, small oil lamps, and offering dishes sit in front of many seated participants. A red and orange banner hangs along the back wall, with a partly visible pink and white decorative backdrop above. The scene reads as a group meditation or ritual sitting, with few people visible in the front row and a dense crowd extending to the back.2010-12-22A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on green mats inside an orange-canvas tent at the Maha Kumbha Puri camp in Allahabad, with hands pressed in anjali and many faces lowered in prayer. In the foreground, shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas kneel and fold their hands, while men in white dhotis and shawls with sandalwood tilak sit nearby. Brass puja plates with kumkum and flowers lie on the mats at lower left. A video camera on a tripod and a laptop stand at left, and a few women in orange and red saris sit among the crowd. Banners hang on the tent wall above, and a tent entrance with an orange-and-blue ornamental hanging appears at upper right.2013-02-14A photograph of a large seated group during a ritual session in a hall with white walls and a tiled floor. Many men sit bare-chested in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks, while women in white saris with gold borders sit among them. In the foreground, brass puja plates, lamps, flowers and small bowls rest on orange and pink cloths, and several participants hold offerings or join their hands. Many people are present, all seated on the floor facing forward.2017-07-04 +1 copiesA large crowd sits on green mats inside an orange tent at a Kumbh Mela camp, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies sit before small brass plates and offerings on a red-cloth-covered mat, a devotee in front with folded hands. Several men wear red waist cloths and rudraksha-style necklaces, and some have white tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, saffron-robed sadhus and a seated figure in orange clothing are visible. A cameraman stands at the back, and printed banners hang on the tent walls. Their poses suggest satsang or puja in the camp.2013-02-10