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A photograph of a devotional gathering in which a long-haired figure seated on a low platform, bare-chested and wearing a multicolour flower garland and rudraksha malas, receives visitors. Before him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red-edged cloth bends forward, touching a golden ceremonial object shaped like a bird. Around them, orange-clad men and women in colourful saris and salwar kameez press close; a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi stands behind the seated figure, and a girl in a yellow top watches. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure. Visible cues include the flower garland and multiple beaded necklaces.

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A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a pink and white flower garland, receives a devotee who bends forward with head lowered at the foot of a golden ceremonial staff decorated with white and orange flower garlands. Behind them a standing man in an orange robe and gold bead necklace, with rudraksha bracelets, watches and assists, while women and children in red, pink and orange clothing crowd a red-draped tent. Flower offerings and a small golden vessel sit on a red-covered table in the foreground. The setting suggests a darshan or padapuja at an outdoor camp.2016-04-26A seated figure with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing a large multicolored flower garland and an orange cloth, sits on a red-cushioned seat beside a gold trident-shaped ceremonial object, gesturing toward others. Around them, a crowd of devotees stands: women in red, orange and pink saris, one with hands folded in namaste, a man in white dhoti and kurta, and two bald monks in orange robes with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white turban. A bald young monk in the foreground wears an orange robe and rudraksha beads. Red carpet covers the floor. Possible a person cues: long hair, flower garland and orange cloth on the seated figure, though the appearance is partly obscured.2016-04-27A photograph inside a red tent at a camp event. A long-haired man in an orange-brown wrap sits on a red-draped platform, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, with ceremonial gold-toned items and flowers before him. He extends his hands toward a man in a pale yellow shirt and dark trousers who bows low and touches a tall golden staff wrapped in white and pink flowers. Behind them a bald man in orange robes with a gold chain stands, and a crowd of women in red, pink and purple saris, children and onlookers watch. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland.2016-04-26A photograph inside a red-canopied tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, a flower garland of red, yellow and white blooms, and a rust-red robe reaches out toward a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl. Behind him, a golden trident is held upright. On the right, a shaven-headed monk in orange robes with rudraksha beads watches. Other devotees in white, orange and pink shirts stand nearby, one holding a phone, and paper lanterns hang from the tent ceiling. The man in the garland shows a mix of visible cues, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so he is described by role.2016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in a red-draped tent. A long-haired man with a shaved-looking head and bare chest sits on a red-cushioned throne wearing a multicolour marigold and rose garland and a rudraksha mala, with a golden peetha behind him. Facing him, a man in an orange shawl over brown clothing and a red tilak stands with hands extended toward a golden ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure, while a shaved-headed man in yellow in the foreground holds the staff. Women in orange, red and pink saris and headscarves watch from behind, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left. The.2016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27A photograph of a ritual scene in a crowded hall. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and a fresh garland of white and red flowers sits on a raised seat, leaning forward to place a hand on the head of a man kneeling before them in a red and orange shawl. A golden trident stands in the foreground beside a bald man in a rudraksha mala. Behind them, devotees in saffron, red and pink saris and kurtas stand watching, some holding phones, and a man in a white dhoti and a man in a turban hold a microphone. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-28A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, bare-chested in orange-saffron cloth, wearing a white-and-red flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, placing his right hand on the head of a devotee bowing at his feet. The seated man is on a red throne-like seat beside a gilded golden throne back. Around them, people in saffron and orange robes, a red shawl, pink-and-white striped head wrap and white garments stand and watch; a cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films in the background, and a man in orange with rudraksha beads stands at right. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial garland and rudraksha beads, presiding from a throne as a blessing giver.2016-04-28A seated figure in an orange turban, orange robe and long white and pink flower garland receives an offering from a golden tray, extending a hand toward a gold plate held by a standing man. Behind, a young man with a shaved head wears an orange robe and a long gold necklace with a large pendant, and a boy in a red shirt holds a piece of fruit. A woman in a gold-bordered sari with red and gold shawl stands nearby, and a man in a light pink shirt bends forward at the bottom right. Several other people in white, red and orange clothes crowd the background, and a video camera is visible at the top left.2016-04-29