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A crowded indoor tent scene with saffron and orange-clad sadhus and devotees. In the centre, a woman in a deep red turban topped with a gold crescent ornament and a heavy gold necklace and bangles wears a red-brown sari and smiles. Beside her, a bearded elderly sadhu in a pale peach-orange robe and turban holds a wooden staff and a rudraksha mala, with red tilak on his forehead. A younger man in red-and-gold garments with a gold chain stands at right, and more people in orange, red and white fill the background. A white canvas roof with red drapery overhead.

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May 11 20162016-05-11A procession of saffron-robed sadhus at an outdoor camp with white tent canopies overhead. In the centre, a smiling woman in a maroon-red turban with a gold crescent ornament wears a heavy gold necklace, gold bangles and a maroon-red shawl over a dark red garment. Beside her, an elderly bearded man in an orange-cream turban and orange shawl, with rudraksha malas and a red tilak, holds a walking staff and folded hands. Other men in orange and pink robes and turbans walk behind them, some holding ritual items.2016-05-11Photograph of a festival procession in a tented camp at night, lit by warm lamps. Center-left, a smiling person in a deep red turban with a gold crescent ornament wears a red-brown wrap and a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, with gold bangles and rings, and gestures with the right hand. Beside them on the right, a bearded elder in a pale saffron-orange robe and turban holds a silver-topped staff and wears a long dark rudraksha mala. Surrounding sadhus in orange robes and a man holding a white ceremonial staff fill the background under white and red tent canopies.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11Evening photograph under a white tent lined with orange fabric and strings of red lights. In the centre, a smiling figure in a deep red-maroon turban with a gold crescent ornament and a heavy gold necklace of beads and pendant wears a maroon cloth draped over one shoulder; this person is a person candidate by the distinctive crown and ornate gold adornments. To the right, an elderly bearded sadhu in pale peach-orange robes and matching turban holds a staff and rudraksha mala with hands clasped. Around them, several saffron-robed devotees and ascetics walk through the crowded tent, some carrying bottles and wearing orange and red garments and malas.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11Photograph of a festive procession inside a tented camp at night, lit by warm lamps. In the centre a smiling man in a red turban with a gold crescent ornament wears a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles, and a rust-red dhoti-style garment with a twisted red shawl. Beside him a bearded elderly sadhu in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban holds a silver-topped staff and a mobile phone, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Other saffron-robed men and young attendants in orange and red walk behind, and a red-turbaned man stands at the right edge. Orange and red fabric canopies and marigold garlands line the tent. a person: the central man in the red turban wears distinctive gold ornaments and ceremonial red clothing, so the appearance cue is present but identity is uncertain.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11A photograph of a procession inside a tented camp lit by warm lights and draped in orange fabric. In the foreground a smiling person wears a red-maroon turban with a golden crescent ornament, a maroon dhoti-style wrap, multiple heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a gold pendant. Beside him a bearded elderly sadhu in orange robes and an orange turban holds a long silver-tipped staff and wears layered rudraksha malas. Behind them younger men in orange and saffron garments, some with beaded necklaces, walk among other devotees. Other people in orange and red clothing fill the background of the tent.2016-05-11Photograph of a procession inside a tented pavilion at night, with warm lamp light. In the centre, a figure in a maroon turban with a gold crescent ornament wears heavy layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and a deep red-maroon wrap, walking and smiling. Beside him on the right, an elderly bearded sadhu in an orange-saffron turban and robes wears a large black rudraksha mala with an orange tassel and walks alongside. On the left, a bearded man in peach robes and an orange shawl walks with a mala. Behind them, men in saffron and white dhotis with gold necklaces and sandalwood or kumkum marks follow in the procession.2016-05-11Photo inside a white and orange tent at night, with several saffron-robed sadhus gathered in a procession-like walk. In the centre, a person in a red turban with a gold ceremonial necklace and a dark red shawl presses palms together in greeting. Beside them, a bearded elder in a pale peach turban and robe holds a rudraksha mala and a long staff, eyes lowered. To the left, a man in orange robes with a bearded face stands with hands folded. Other sadhus in red and orange turbans and robes, some with white beards and rudraksha malas, stand around them, with lamp-lit tent fabric overhead.2016-05-11Photograph inside a large tent at a Kumbh Mela setting, with orange and red fabric draped overhead and string lights along the walls. In the centre, a smiling figure in a red-maroon turban topped with a gold crescent ornament wears a dark red robe and heavy layered gold necklaces, clasping hands in greeting; this figure is a person by appearance cues including the ornate gold adornments and turban, shown in person. Beside them, an elderly bearded sadhu in a saffron-orange wrap and turban carries a walking staff and wears long rudraksha malas. Other saffron-clad sadhus and a younger man in a red shawl walk behind, with marigold offerings on a tray at lower left.2016-05-11