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Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a long line on a polished white tiled floor inside a hall with pink walls. Behind them, framed photo collages show Kumbh Mela 2013 scenes of crowds and red-clad participants. Several men at the front and right are older, some wearing glasses, and one carries a dark shoulder bag. A young boy in white stands at the left edge, and a child in a light tunic is near the centre.

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February 27 20162016-02-27A long queue of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands in a bright hall with pale pink walls and white tiled floor. Many wear name badges on their chests. A child in a white dhoti and a light cream jacket stands near the front, and a figure in orange robes is visible near the far left edge. On the right wall, a framed photo collage of ceremonies and gatherings hangs above a display. Ceiling lights and a mirrored wall reflect the room.2016-02-27 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20162016-02-27 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20162016-02-27 +1 copiesAugust 14 20162016-08-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a long queue of men in plain white shirts and white dhotis standing indoors on a pale pink-walled hall with a tiled floor. Many wear small identity badges on their chests, and most are barefoot. A young boy in a light cream jacket stands in the foreground at left. On the right, an older man in white walks away from the camera. Framed photo collages hang on the wall at upper right and a sign reads ladies toilet above the doorway at top centre.2016-02-27 +1 copiesA photo of a group of men in white ritual clothing standing in a line on a polished white tiled hall, many barefoot. Several wear white kurtas and white dhotis, some with red and white garlands or red-orange cords around their necks. A man in a light beige kurta and white pants stands with a shoulder bag. Framed photographs and a red-and-white banner hang on the pink walls, with a framed image of a goddess figure and wall-mounted air conditioners above. Ceiling lights and fans are visible.2016-09-23A line of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands barefoot on a terracotta-tiled floor, facing a large backdrop photograph of a banyan tree. Several men have their hands folded in prayer, and one stands with arms crossed. A woman in an orange sari stands near the right side of the line, bowing toward the front of the room. A red cloth hangs on the left, and a white wall and doorway are at the edge. Several figures stand in the foreground at the right edge of the frame.2010-01-31A photograph of a long line of men in white dhotis and white shirts, bowing forward with hands folded or resting on their knees, in a hall with white walls and hanging orange and yellow lanterns along the top. Several men in the foreground have wristwatches and lanyard-style cords around their necks. The men appear to be devotees performing an act of reverence or prostration in a row, with their heads bowed toward the floor. A dark wood-panelled fixture hangs on the far wall. No individual is identifiable as the a person from the visible evidence.2008-06-20A photograph of a line of men in plain white shirts and white dhotis walking indoors across a glossy tiled floor, several holding red cloth strips or red-banded lengths in their hands. Some wear small badges on their shirts and thin necklaces. The men are barefoot or sandalless; a lit altar area with pink and red decoration is visible at the upper left. No individual can be confidently matched to a named leader from appearance, so all are described by role as devotees in ceremonial white.2016-08-14A photograph inside a large white-tiled hall where a line of men in plain white kurta-pyjama and white dhoti-style garments, each wearing a thin orange-red lanyard, stand barefoot facing away from the camera. A man in a light grey patterned kurta and dark trousers stands at left in conversation with the group. Along the left edge, an ornate gold-and-red deity murti or decorated altar is partly visible, with red curtains and rows of black chairs beyond. Ceiling lights and a reflective floor fill the room.2016-09-22A photograph inside a white tented hall where men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a long line, many wearing gold-coloured necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded malas, with several smaller children among them. Colourful striped and patterned pillars in yellow, red and blue decorate the tent, and wall panels display text and photographs on yoga and worship. A child in white stands at the left edge, and white plastic chairs sit at the right.2007-02-24