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Photo inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela ashram event. A bearded elder in pale pink robes and a pink turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking. A man in an orange-and-white outfit with a white shawl stands at a microphone stand holding a walking cane on the left. On the right, a young priest in brown-and-gold ceremonial dhoti with a brown turban and beaded necklaces unfolds a red cloth held up in front of him, while another attendant in brown holds a silver tray. A seated man in orange robes with an orange marigold garland sits nearby, and further right a man in orange robes with folded hands stands. A yellow-and-orange ornamental banner hangs from a pole, and a gilded deity figure appears at the far left.

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February 11 20132013-02-11A stage event under an orange draped canopy. A man in an orange turban and white waistcoat with a white bead necklace stands at a microphone on a stand, holding a silver-topped cane and speaking. Behind him sits a bearded elder in a pale peach robe and pink turban on a red-cushioned golden throne. To the right, a man in orange robes with a marigold garland sits in a chair. Behind them, a man in a saffron robe holds a phone, and an ornate golden deity murti is partly visible at the left edge.2013-02-11A stage ceremony under a white tent canopy. An older bearded man in orange robes stands at center-left, handing a folded cloth or gift to a smiling man in an orange robe and red turban-style cap, who holds it with both hands. To the right, a person in maroon and gold robes with a multicolour flower garland and gold bangles reaches toward the exchange, and another figure in a red turban and orange garment stands behind. At left, a seated man in orange robes with a short beard sits in front of an ornate gold and red throne decorated with a flower garland. Red carpeting covers the platform, and a golden decorative pillar stands at left. a person cues are not clearly established from the visible cues, so identity is unsure.2015-01-13February 08 20132013-02-08A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent with a red carpet. Several young men in orange and saffron dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and orange headwraps attend the scene, one carrying a silver tray with an offering and another holding a silver case. A seated elder in orange robes and a gold-and-white garland sits in a white chair, and a man in saffron robes with a turban sits beside him, another in saffron and maroon. Behind them is an ornate golden throne with a canopy and a large floral garland, flanked by carved golden pillars and a gilded arch depicting figures. A white-shirted man stands among them. Several people wear rudraksha beads and saffron attire.2015-01-13February 11 20132013-02-11A stage event under a white canopy with a red-draped platform and a brass ceremonial throne arch with a golden umbrella. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a bare upper body, long swept-back dark hair and a red-tinged shawl sits centrally, and a standing man in a rust-red dhoti with a striped shawl and a multicoloured garland offers a small book or envelope toward him. Several seated men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans flank the stage, and an ornate flower-garlanded deity murti sits on a seat at the left, with a brass oil lamp in the foreground. The chairs and rows of seated devotees suggest a discourse setting.2015-01-13A tented satsang gathering with orange and pink drapes. In the foreground a bearded man with long grey-white hair wears a saffron-orange robe and beaded necklaces, seated on an ornate gold throne. Beside him a man in a white vest over cream kurta and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne. A bearded man in a white turban and pink-white robes speaks into a microphone on a stand, seated on a gold-and-red throne. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees sit on striped rugs behind, one holding papers, and a woman in red and gold sits on a gold throne at the back.2013-02-11A stage event under a white tent with a red velvet-draped platform and a small brass lamp at the front edge. A figure with long dark hair, a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland stands centre-stage in brown-red robes, receiving a folded cloth or gift from a man in orange robes who bends forward to hand it over. At right, a man in a brown and yellow robe holds a small booklet. Seated behind on a red-cushioned platform are several elderly men in orange and saffron robes, some holding books, and a seated figure in orange at left. Behind them a gilded ornate canopy frames a golden throne decorated with a large multicoloured flower garland, and a young man in white stands at left. Some visible figures appear to be wearing a person style of dress with long swept hair and saffron clothing; the central figure receiving the gift is the most distinctive candidate.2015-01-13A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent with a red velvet-draped platform and two brass oil lamps in the foreground. On the left, a seated elder in saffron robes sits beside an ornate golden throne with a floral garland. Center stage, a man in a saffron robe hands a small book or object to an older man in orange with a garland, who holds it with both hands. To the right, a man in a red turban and garlands stands with hands joined, and another man in an orange-red turban holds a red-covered book. Several other saffron-clad men are seated on the right and in the background, and a golden temple-style arch decorates the backdrop.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13March 21 20142014-03-21