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A photograph of a large outdoor tent stage at a Kumbh Mela camp, draped in orange, red and purple fabric. A seated figure in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne at centre, with a gold parasol above. To the left, a gold-framed dais holds deity murtis and a seated figure in orange garments with a garland of white flowers. Gold-framed portrait in the right foreground. Audience members sit on the floor in white and orange clothes, facing the stage, with a video camera on a tripod and speakers in front. The central figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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Photograph of a festival stage tent with red and orange draping and purple overhead fabric. Centre stage, a figure in an orange-red robe and matching head covering sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a small gold canopy, with trident-topped staffs (tridents) around the throne. Behind the throne stands a golden arched frame holding a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with white garlands and crowns, seated on a gold-yellow backdrop. Below, a seated figure wearing a red-and-white garland and gold necklaces sits on a gold seat before a red banner. Audience members, many in white and orange clothing, sit on the floor facing the stage, with loudspeakers and a camera on a tripod in front. A framed portrait is visible on the right side of the stage.2013-02-10Photograph of a large red and gold tent interior at a Kumbh Mela camp, with a crowd of many seated devotees in white, cream and orange clothing filling the foreground, many with shaved or grey heads. At the front, a gilded arched shrine holds a deity murti of a seated couple with a trident and crown-like headdress, and a seated figure in a red garment with a rudraksha mala. A central golden throne with a small umbrella holds a seated figure in orange robes and a shawl, flanked by trishula staffs and a small framed portrait. Two monitors and a stage are visible at centre-right. Audio equipment and a red banner with Hindi text stand on the platform. Several people are visible in the stage area, some in orange and white.2013-02-10A photograph of a ceremony on a red and gold stage set inside a tent. Behind the stage stands a large gilded arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, with the male figure holding a trident and the female figure holding a long staff. In front, a seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded seat with hands raised in blessing, and a second seated figure in orange with a turban and garland sits on a golden throne beneath a small umbrella, with a candelabra beside it. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at right. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on green matting, many holding lit oil lamps and raising their hands in worship. a person cues are present for the seated figure on the throne, who wears a turban, rudraksha mala and garland, but the identity is uncertain.2013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10A photograph inside a festive tent with red and gold drapes and a gold arched frame. Center stage, a seated figure in red and saffron garments wears a large flower garland and a gold necklace, sitting on a gold throne with a red cloth bearing Devanagari lettering in front. Behind him stands a large deity murti pair with crowns, adorned with garlands, one holding a trident. To the right, a second figure in an orange-red shawl and red turban sits on a gold seat flanked by tridents. Seated devotees in front, some in white, face the stage; a camera on a tripod stands to the right. a person cues: a seated figure in saffron-red with a garland and gold necklace on the central throne.2013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10A photograph of a ceremonial stage inside a red and blue draped tent. A central golden arched frame holds a deity murti of a seated figure with a trident and a companion murti with a crown, both garlanded. In front, a person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushion with a flower garland. To the left, another person in orange sits on a gilded seat. To the right, a gilded throne with a umbrella holds a person in orange with a long beaded necklace and rudraksha mala. A row of seated devotees in orange and white fills the foreground, with a microphone, brass lamps and a monitor on a table. Count of visible physical people is approximately 21 to 100.2013-02-09February 09 20132013-02-09February 09 20132013-02-09February 14 20132013-02-14An outdoor stage draped in red and purple cloth with a golden arch framing a large deity murti of a four-armed figure with a red turban and a consort in red and white with a crown. In front, a seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a red cushion with raised hand, a person in an appearance-based label, while to the right a second seated man in orange with a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne under a golden umbrella, with trident-like ritual staffs around. A bald man in orange kneels at the lower edge, and a video camera is at the right. Audience members are visible at the bottom edge.2013-02-09