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A crowded procession walks along a red-carpeted lane under a tented pavilion hung with colourful banners, parasols and decorated poles. Three saffron-robed figures lead the way: in front, a man wears an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala; beside him, a monk in orange robes walks barefoot; at the right, an elder with a long white beard wears an orange shawl. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and beaded necklaces, some carrying flags, follow in the crowd. A decorated deity murti and an ornate shrine are visible at the right, with a metal railing separating the walkway from onlookers.

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May 04 20162016-05-04A photograph at a crowded religious fair with red carpet and colourful pennants overhead. A bearded elder in a long-sleeved orange robe and flowing white hair stands at a metal barrier on the right, one hand on the rail. Beside him, a man in an orange saffron robe with a brown wrap gestures while speaking to a man in an orange robe and orange turban on the left. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded mala necklaces stand at left. Display panels with photographs and red banners line the background.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04Photograph of a crowded procession inside a temple-like hall decorated with red and orange hanging banners and lamps. In the foreground, a smiling man on the left with long braided hair, a rust-orange cloth wrapped as a turban, a vermilion forehead mark, and an orange robe, raising one arm. Beside him, a man with a shaved head and glasses wears an orange shawl over a gold-bead necklace and rudraksha-style beads. A bearded older man on the right with long grey hair wears an orange robe and beads, and a man in a pink turban stands behind. Devotees in white and orange clothing fill the background, some holding up mobile phones. Several people are visible in the scene, with more partly visible in the crowd.2016-05-04 +1 copiesA procession walks along a red carpet under a white tent canopy. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a turban and a marigold garland, with ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, and walks with his hands clasped at chest height. To his left, a bearded elderly man in orange robes and a yellow-orange garland walks forward. Behind them, monks in orange and maroon robes carry ceremonial staffs and wear garlands, and green and red ornamental umbrellas are held overhead. A small pavilion with a dome-shaped roof stands in the background, and cameras are visible among the crowd.2016-04-23A photograph of saffron-robed men walking along a red carpet under a white tent with red valances and string lights. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a red-orange turban wears an orange wrap, a gold-trimmed red garment and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold ornaments; he gestures with his right hand. Around him, men in orange and saffron robes, some with orange turbans and beaded malas, walk in procession. Seated rows of blue chairs and a crowd of people in white and light clothing fill the background. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing, as he walks in procession.2015-01-13A procession inside a hall with a red carpet runway. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line; the front figure, with a shaved head and wearing an orange robe and yellow flower garland, leads, while a man in an orange robe with a white beard walks at the right edge. A bald monk in brown-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks among them. Bright umbrellas in yellow, orange and pink are held above, and gilded deity murti and decorated shrine structures with red banners line the background. Men in white shirts and dhotis watch from the sides. Several people are visible, including the procession members and onlookers.2016-04-23Photograph inside a large decorated pandal at a Kumbh Mela camp, with red carpet, hanging colourful streamers, crystal chandeliers and a red-and-gold canopy. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-brown robe stands smiling at centre, wearing a large rudraksha mala, with a long-haired man in orange robes and beaded necklaces beside him holding a dark rod. At left a young man in orange robes and gold necklace holds a silver trident, and at right a bearded elder in orange garb holds a dark bag. Several other saffron-clad attendants and a white-clad man with a mala stand behind them. a person: the centre figure's orange-brown robe, saffron turban, and large rudraksha mala match the cues, but the appearance is not fully certain.2016-05-05April 24 20162016-04-24 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated tent with a white canopy hung with colourful streamers and paper lanterns. A bearded, long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet, looking toward the shrine, while two men in saffron robes stand to the left, one with palms pressed together in greeting. A third man in an orange turban is partly visible behind them. Behind them is a richly decorated shrine with gilded carvings, a golden deity murti, multicoloured tassel poles, a brass lamp stand and a kalasha-like brass vessel in front. Stage lights sit on the carpet and a few devotees are visible in the background.2016-05-04April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23