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A photograph inside a red-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron turban, a long-haired crown-like head covering absent, an orange shawl over bare shoulders, and layered gold and flower garlands; he holds fruit and smiles at visitors. Near him stands a bare-chested man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace and white vastram, and an attendant in white with gold necklaces holds a golden staff. Devotees crowd in: a woman in a teal-and-purple sari with a bindi, a young boy in a white shirt holding a red fruit, a toddler in a floral top on the left, and men in white and grey shirts behind. A video camera is visible at top right.

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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a red-draped tent. In the foreground on the right, a man in an orange turban and orange shawl, with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala, and a thick gold and flower garland, holds red apples and smiles. Behind him, a shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti and gold chain offers an apple to a devotee, and a man in white dhoti with a gold chain holds a golden staff-like ornament. On the left, a woman in a multicoloured sari with a tilak on her forehead holds apples, and a white-shirted man reaches forward to take one. Several spectators with mobile phones and a camera on a tripod stand behind them. Strong cues suggest the turbaned man is a person, presented as the one distributing apples and blessing devotees.2016-04-26A photograph inside a canopied tent with red draped backdrop and hanging decorations. In the foreground at right, a seated person in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with long hair, marigold and rose garlands and gold necklaces, holds fruit and reaches toward a visitor. Beside him a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti with a shaved head and gold chains offers a flower garland. A woman in a teal sari holds a small child in floral clothes, and a boy in a white shirt stands nearby, receiving blessings. A man in white and a man in a grey shirt stand behind, and a video camera is mounted at right. Nearby stands a golden trident.2016-04-26A crowded stage scene with a long-haired man seated on a red throne-like chair, wearing an orange robe, a white and orange flower garland and a beaded necklace, holding out apples to a young boy in a blue shirt. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, matching the probable Swamiji cues, with a golden peetha and a brass trident beside him. Around them, a shaven-headed assistant in orange robes and rudraksha mala assists the boy, while a man in a pink checked shirt and glasses reaches in, and a man in white ritual clothes sits nearby. A cameraman films from the back and a person in white holds a phone. Several apples lie on the red cloth in the foreground, with onlookers' hands visible at the bottom edge. Darshan or distribution of prasad appears to be taking place, with a red tent backdrop. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne.2016-04-28A crowded photograph inside a red-carpeted tent at a festival camp. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron cloth with a saffron turban sits on a raised red seat, holding a red apple and extending it toward a small child in a floral outfit reaching up. Beside them a saffron-robed bald man bows forward, wearing gold and bead necklaces, and a devotee in saffron holds a white-and-orange flower garland. A woman in a teal sari and a man in a gold-and-white outfit stand nearby, and a large brass bowl heaped with red apples sits on the seat. Behind the crowd a video camera on a tripod records the scene.2016-04-26April 27 20162016-04-27April 26 20162016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white and pink-yellow flower garland, offering a red apple to a kneeling man in a black-and-white checked shirt with a lanyard. Around them, a young girl in white, a boy in striped shirt, and several people in orange and red garments and rudraksha malas sit or stand on a red carpeted floor, with spectators holding up phones and a camera on a tripod behind. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, with long swept-back hair and saffron robes, receiving honour with an apple in a ritual-style setting.2016-04-27Photograph 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.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a bare-chested figure seated on the left, wearing an orange-and-peach turban, long swept-back dark hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and a white-and-red floral garland, with rudraksha beads and a wrist mala. He leans forward to receive apples and a golden flame-shaped object held by a standing devotee in a light striped shirt, who kneels at right beside a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and gold necklace. Behind them a crowd of women in saris and salwar kameez and men watch, one woman holding a toddler in a white outfit, and a woman in a maroon sari seated beside the figure holds apples. Red carpet covers the floor. This appears to be a devotee-offering scene at a Kumbh Mela camp.2016-04-26A photograph of a devotional gathering on a red carpet in a tent. A seated figure on the right wears saffron robes, a long flower garland of pink, white and yellow blooms, and has long dark hair; they extend a hand toward a line of devotees. A man in the centre wears a white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and a pearl mala, holding fruit toward the seated figure. A woman in a dark floral top bends forward offering fruit on a tray. Several onlookers stand behind, including a young girl in a green patterned top, a man in white with a gold necklace, and a bald priest in orange with a rudraksha mala seated near fruit offerings. A video camera on a tripod and a cameraman in white are visible at the top right. Golden trays and red cloth are visible in the foreground.2016-04-27