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A seated man in orange robes with a saffron turban, long dark hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a thick ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a deep maroon cushion, holding up a red fruit, apparently passing offerings to women. Around him, several women in orange and red saris, gold necklaces and jasmine-adorned hair kneel or stand closely, one woman in a white blouse with a red shawl and a white forehead mark sits before him. A woman in a bright green sari and a man in orange shawl sit to the right, with more red fruit visible in hands. Background shows brass lamps, golden deity ornaments and a red carpet. Appearance-based identification is probable: the seated man's orange turban, long hair, beaded mala and ceremonial necklace are consistent with a person as the presiding figure.

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April 24 20162016-04-24Photograph of a devotional ritual indoors. A man seated on the left wears a saffron-orange turban, long dark hair swept back, an ornate gold-and-beaded necklace over an orange shawl, and holds a red fruit. He is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron turban and ornate gold necklace. Around him, young girls in orange and red saris and a woman in an orange blouse with gold trim hold red apples or fruit and make offerings on a red cloth with a decorative border. A girl in a white blouse wears a tilak on her forehead. A red velvet cushion and white flower garlands lie in the foreground, with draped orange fabric and red floral decor behind.2016-04-24A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a temple-like pavilion decorated in red and gold. In the left foreground, a seated figure wears an orange turban, a gold-and-beaded neck ornament, and an orange-saffron wrap, and holds out a red fruit or offering; the figure is presented as a person by a turban and ornate saffron clothing, with a rudraksha-style necklace, though the view is partial. Around him, several devotees in orange and red robes, malas and white-and-red marks stand close, some offering red fruit. A man in a blue striped shirt and white trousers bends forward, hands pressed together. Gold ornamental seating and a tray with money notes sit at the lower edge, and a red-and-orange backdrop fills the background.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Inside a decorated temple pavilion, a man with long dark hair and an orange-red turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and ceremonial gold garlands, and a devotee bows in the foreground. Around him, women in maroon and orange saris and devotees in saffron stand offering fruit and flowers, while a large deity murti with a trident-like staff and colourful tassels hangs behind. Brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the red floor, and bright paper lanterns hang overhead.2016-04-24A photograph in a red-draped ceremonial tent shows a long-haired figure seated on a red cushioned golden throne, wearing an orange wrap, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a garland of white and pink flowers. He extends a fruit toward a devotee. Standing devotees in orange robes, a woman in a blue and red sari holding fruit, and a kneeling man in white with a gold-bordered shawl and beaded necklace surround him. A golden staff stands beside the throne, a red cloth lies on the armrest, and a camera on a tripod is visible behind. The seated figure appears to be a person from his long hair, saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, while the offering of fruit suggests a darshan setting.2016-04-28A photograph of a darshan line at an outdoor camp tent with red backdrop and a gold ornate throne-like seat at left. A seated figure with long dark hair, bare-shouldered in rust-orange cloth, wears long white and multicolour flower garlands and is receiving offerings of red apples from a woman in a white sari with a red tilak. Behind them, women in red, pink and blue saris stand with hands folded, and a woman in red bows low to touch the figure's hands. At right, a bald priest in orange robes with a white garland, and a man in white shirt, stand by.2016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26Photo inside a decorated tent at a Kumbh Mela camp with gold-and-green ornate decorations and colorful umbrellas overhead. A man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a large gilded throne with a golden backrest, bare-chested with yellow sandal marks on his arms and shoulders, wearing a beaded ceremonial necklace and bracelets, and receiving offerings from a seated devotee in a pink shirt who holds a small gold plate. Around him, women in red and gold saris with beaded necklaces and a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stand nearby, and a woman in a pink headscarf is visible at right. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, with the orange turban and beaded necklace as the distinguishing cues.2016-04-24A photograph inside a decorated festival pavilion with red carpet and umbrellas. A man in an orange-saffron turban, long swept hair, gold-toned ornate necklace and orange-saffron cloth sits on the left, appearing to share a ritual exchange with a seated woman in white and red who holds a small plate. Around them, several women in deep red saris with beaded necklaces and a man in a pink shirt stand or kneel; men in saffron-orange robes with long hair sit at right. Shelves of small items and golden decorations line the background.2016-04-24A photograph of a crowded ritual pavilion with red carpeting and a gold-carved throne-style seat in the foreground. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an orange shawl sits on a maroon velvet seat, receiving offerings. Beside him, a young girl in white leans forward to present something, and women and young people in orange saris and orange clothing stand nearby. Garlands, colourful tiered umbrellas, and a display of decorated deity figures appear in the background. The man is a person by appearance cues, shown seated and receiving a devotee's offering.2016-04-24