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A crowded indoor event in a gold-draped hall with orange and maroon cloth hangings and a large orange-clad deity murti garlanded with marigold strands behind. In the foreground a white-bearded man with vibhuti marks and rudraksha malas smiles toward the camera. Centre, a man in a red-orange turban, gold necklace and saffron shawl presses his palms together in greeting while another man in a maroon shawl with rudraksha beads holds a striped tiger-print cloth. Around them saffron-robed sadhus, a woman in orange with a tilak, and white-clad devotees crowd close, several smiling. The scene suggests a Kumbh camp welcome at a sadhu akhada.

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September 10 20152015-09-10A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering in a tent-like setting with gold and orange drapes behind. In the centre, a smiling man in a maroon-and-gold robe with a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant claps his hands while facing a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red flower garland. To the right, a shaved-headed man in a maroon robe with a white forehead mark and beads stands smiling, and another shaved-headed man in orange robes is on the left. Several other saffron-clad sadhus and attendants stand around. a person cues: the centre figure in the maroon-and-gold robe and turban wears a rudraksha mala and gold pendant, but identity remains uncertain from appearance.2015-09-10 +1 copiesA photograph inside a white and orange tented pavilion shows a crowd of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees. At the centre, a smiling man wearing a deep red turban with a gold crest, a red-brown silk garment, layered gold necklaces and bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A bearded man on the left in pale peach robes and rudraksha beads smiles toward him, and a shaved-headed younger man in orange with a gold necklace stands at right. Several others in orange and maroon wear tripundra marks and malas. The centre figure shows cues of the a person candidate, presented with turban, ornate gold adornments and namaste, while the event page indicates he is not present. Printed text on the photo reads a copyright and source credit.2016-05-11A photograph of saffron-robed sadhus gathered under an orange tent canopy. In the foreground a bald man in an orange shawl with a yellow tilak on his forehead faces a figure in a maroon turban with a golden ornament, wearing a dark maroon robe, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large pendant, gold bangles and rings, and smiling. Behind them a bearded man with a white beard and a sadhu with matted hair and yellow tilak stand among others, one holding an offering. A young man in a pink shirt stands at left. The maroon-turbaned figure has distinctive long gold necklace and turban cues, so the appearance is a person candidate in conversation with devotees; the scene shows exchange and blessing among sadhus at a camp.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11A photograph of a festive crowd of saffron-robed sadhus at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange-red turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold chain, and a saffron shawl; he presses his palms together in greeting. Left, an older bearded man with white beard, glasses and orange tilak also presses palms in namaste. Right foreground, a bald man with rudraksha malas accepts an offering or hand gesture. Behind them, cameras and more orange-clad devotees fill a red-draped tent. The central figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments and a turban, so this is a person candidate, though the appearance is uncertain from this angle.2016-05-05A photograph inside a decorated tent at a Kumbh Mela camp, with a row of colourful cylindrical banners and red-and-gold hanging decorations overhead. In the centre, a smiling man in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban wears a long brown-red rudraksha mala and stands among devotees. Beside him, a bearded sadhu with yellow tilak marks wears orange robes and a mala, and a man in a maroon-and-gold dhoti and gold chain stands nearby. A young man in white ritual clothing holds a long metal staff with a ceremonial fan-like object, and a woman in yellow-orange saris with a phone stands at right. A video camera operator is visible at upper left. Several people in orange and saffron clothing crowd the scene. Appearance-based candidate: the central figure in the orange turban and rudraksha mala, with the crowd deferring to him; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-05-05Photo inside a dim temple interior with ornate stone pillars and string lights. A man in an orange-red turban and a rust-brown robe with a thick gold-and-bead necklace stands centre, gesturing with one hand; he has a red-brown tilak mark. Beside him an elderly man in an orange robe with a black-and-white beaded mala gestures with clasped hands. Shaved-headed priests in saffron and orange sashes with tripundra marks surround them, and a bare-backed priest in the foreground faces them. Devotees and a woman with a red bindi stand behind. Several people visible, with the turbaned central man possibly the a person candidate by appearance.2015-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 10 20152015-09-10Photograph inside a stone temple with pillars and oil lamps, a man in a red turban, red-and-gold dhoti and a large gold pendant necklace is walking forward at the centre, flanked by saffron-robed attendants wearing rudraksha malas and gold garlands. Beside him an older woman in an orange shawl and dark bead mala touches his arm, and a crowd of devotees stands near water in the background. Swamiji (probable): the central man in the red turban and gold pendant necklace, a ceremonial presentation consistent with the page's account of rituals; appearance-based only.2015-09-16September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph in a hall with a red curtain backdrop and a projection screen behind. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing a heavy gold necklace with a gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, extends his hand toward a row of young boys in orange robes and orange turbans, some with rudraksha malas, some holding folded orange cloths. Behind him a man in white dhoti and white shawl with rudraksha malas and a tilak holds a silver plate with fruit and offerings. Several other people in orange stand around the room, and a red table with rudraksha malas and offerings sits in the lower right. The man in the orange turban and gold necklace has a distinctive appearance and is a person candidate, though the image is not conclusive.2013-08-03