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A photograph of a ceremonial darshan at a red-draped stage. A long-haired man in saffron-orange cloth and a gold-bead necklace sits cross-legged on a low seat, his hands extended to a golden kalasha-like vessel garlanded with white and orange flowers. Before him a man in a checked shirt bows low with his forehead nearly touching the platform, while a woman in a red sari and others reach forward. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in red-orange robes and gold beads stands at the right, and a long-haired attendant in orange robes with rudraksha strands stands at the left. A camera on a tripod records the scene, and a crowd of devotees, including a woman in a teal headscarf and children, presses in behind the barrier.

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A large white tent interior at a Kumbh Mela camp, with strings of small hanging lanterns overhead. A long-haired figure in orange-red cloth and a thick ornate gold-and-red necklace sits on a low red-draped seat, extending a hand toward a line of devotees. Several women in saris and salwar kameez, one in green with a light head covering, press palms together and bow. A bald man in an orange-red garment wears gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bends forward. A golden kalasha-like ceremonial vessel decorated with white flowers stands in the foreground. A cameraman on a tripod films at left, and a crowd fills the background.2016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26April 27 20162016-04-27April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gilded carving. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in saffron, pink, green and red saris and shirts crowd close; a young boy in a red shirt holds something in his hands. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Brass ritual items and a small figure are on the cushions. Background shows a red backdrop and more people.2016-04-28A seated figure with long dark hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body sits on a red-draped throne beside a gold-carved backrest, extending his hand to offer apples to devotees. Women in saris and salwar kameez, one holding a baby, crowd forward with hands raised, while a younger man in a red-and-orange robe with a gold chain and rudraksha beads kneels nearby with folded hands. Garlands of white and orange flowers hang on a gold staff in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long hair, saffron cloth and gold ceremonial necklace, seated in a darshan setting. A cameraman and lights appear at the upper right.2016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace receiving devotees at a red-draped stage. A bearded man in a cream t-shirt bends forward to touch his feet while a young man in orange robes with a gold mala stands behind, and a golden staff garlanded with white flowers and orange marigolds stands in front. Several women in sarees and salwar, and children, watch and fold hands at the back.2016-04-26A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by devotees. Behind him stand several women in saffron, orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas and bindis, one holding a small bowl or offering. A man in a grey shirt bends forward and touches the throne's gold base. A television camera on a tripod is visible in the background against a red wall.2016-04-28A seated figure with long dark braided hair and a flower garland of white and pink blossoms sits on a red and gold ornate throne, shaking hands with a devotee in orange robes. Around them, a row of people in orange and saffron clothing reach forward, some holding orange shawls. A camera on a tripod stands in the background beside a woman in pink. A gilded throne back, brass lamps and a red wall form the setting. a person seated on the throne, wearing a long dark braid, floral garland and ceremonial gold necklace, receives greetings from devotees in saffron.2016-04-28April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red-draped stage with a gilded throne at left. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a floral garland, sits on a red seat and extends his arm to drape an orange shawl onto the shoulders of a bearded man in a maroon wrap and blue rudraksha mala, who presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them, a man in a patterned shirt holds up folded hands, and women in saris and kumkum watch from the crowd. A cameraman stands at upper left, and a shaved-headed attendant kneels at lower right. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long hair, saffron robes and floral garland, shown honouring a guest.2016-04-27A photograph inside a red tent at a camp event. A long-haired man in an orange-brown wrap sits on a red-draped platform, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, with ceremonial gold-toned items and flowers before him. He extends his hands toward a man in a pale yellow shirt and dark trousers who bows low and touches a tall golden staff wrapped in white and pink flowers. Behind them a bald man in orange robes with a gold chain stands, and a crowd of women in red, pink and purple saris, children and onlookers watch. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland.2016-04-26