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Photograph in a dim, purple-lit temple hall with silver ceremonial objects behind the people. A man in the foreground wears a red-maroon turban, a dense multi-strand beaded necklace with a gold clasp, and a dark orange-red cloth over his shoulder. Behind him a bearded man in a pink turban and red robe wears a long gold-bead necklace with a pendant. At right, a man with a bun wears a pale pink wrap and a dark cord necklace. Other people in white and orange cloth stand around silver ornate stands and a decorated peetha area.

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September 14 20152015-09-14May 11 20162016-05-11Photograph 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.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11 +1 copiesMay 11 20162016-05-11A photograph of a tented camp procession with orange and red fabric draped overhead. In the centre, a smiling person in a red turban and red-maroon robe, wearing heavy gold necklaces, bangles and a gold pendant, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside them, a bearded sadhu in an orange-saffron turban and robe holds a long wooden staff and a rudraksha mala. Behind, younger men in orange dhotis and saffron garments walk among other saints in orange and red. At left, seated elders in orange robes sit near a low table with a silver tray of marigold garlands. Several people in the background wear white and yellow clothing.2016-05-11A photograph of a man seated indoors at a festive event, wearing a deep red turban, a red wrap over the shoulder with gold-coloured edging, and a heavy necklace of beaded rudraksha-style malas with large golden ornamental beads and a gold pendant. Behind him are brass oil lamps (lamp stands), bright fabrics in pink, red and teal, flowers and decorative drapery. a person is identified by appearance cues: distinctive red turban, ornate gold-and-rudraksha necklace and red-and-gold wrap, seated as a guest at a gathering.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesA 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.2016-05-11Photograph of a procession inside a white and orange tented pavilion at night, lit by warm lamps and strings of small lights. A woman in a deep red sari with a red turban and heavy gold necklaces and bangles smiles as she walks forward. Beside her, an elderly bearded man in a long saffron-orange robe and dark rudraksha malas walks alongside her. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron garments, one with a white robe and gold chains, follow. A man in red with a red turban and a man in pink shirt stand at the right edge, and seated figures in orange cloth sit at left with marigold garlands on a low table.2016-05-11October 16 20152015-10-16Crowded outdoor procession under orange and white tent canopy at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. Centre, a smiling man wears a rust-red turban, orange-red robe, long rudraksha mala draped over one shoulder and a beaded bracelet on his upper arm. Beside him, a bald man in orange with gold-chained rudraksha necklace and gold-rimmed glasses stands, and another man in orange wears a gold and dark bead necklace and a wristwatch while holding a small object. A young girl in a patterned dress stands at right, and a bearded sadhu in saffron robe with rudraksha beads appears behind. Several devotees in orange and white surround them. Visible people number roughly six to twenty.2016-04-22