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A photograph of a seated sannyasi in a red-orange turban, orange shawl and a marigold garland, with a gold bangle on his arm, raising his open palm toward a woman in a green blouse and red-and-patterned sari with a red bindi and white bangles who gestures back with her hand. Between them a long row of silver-covered plates or boxes lies on a striped cloth. Men in orange and white garments and a red-and-yellow marigold garland sit in the background, and a man in a shirt watches at right. A figure with marigold garland in orange at left edge is partly visible. The setting is an indoor hall with a hanging lamp and a fan.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe with a marigold garland and gold bangles extending a hand toward a silver-embossed low platform. Across from the figure a woman in a green blouse and patterned red-and-cream sari, with bangles and a nose stud, leans forward with her hand resting on the silver surface. Behind them a man in an orange and gold garment with a red shawl and beaded necklace looks on, and several seated devotees in white kurtas and dhotis sit in the hall. Colourful striped mats cover the floor, a standing fan stands at left and a hanging paper lantern glows above. The figure in orange matches the appearance cues of the a person candidate, but the identification rests on appearance alone.2015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12A photograph inside a tented hall at a Kumbh Yatra event. On the left, a man in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron shawl, and marigold garland sits with his hand resting on an ornate silver box. Opposite him, a bald man with a red tilak, rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace wears a white dhoti with gold border and rests his hands on a row of silver-embossed boxes. Behind them a woman in a green blouse sits among other seated devotees, and a figure in orange robes appears at the right. Striped mats and a hanging lamp are visible.2015-09-12Photo of a seated gathering in a tent with a striped a person-printed rug. On the left, a man in an orange-red turban and orange shawl wears a marigold garland and smiles toward others; a second man in a deep red shawl, bare-chested, with a gold necklace and white dhoti, sits at center. On the right, a bearded man in a yellow-orange robe presses palms together in greeting. Long ornate silver-toned boxes line the front, and a tabletop fan stands at left.2015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and orange-saffron shawl with orange marigold garland, reaching across a row of ornate silver-embossed boxes or caskets with floral relief patterns. Beside them a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands in white dhoti and saffron cloth. A woman in a red top and purple shawl with glasses watches, and a man in a white shirt bends forward with his head touching the silver casket. Colourful striped textile covers the table behind. Several other people appear at the edges.2015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12A photograph of a ritual offering line at an indoor hall with orange-coloured wall hangings. In the foreground a figure in an orange saffron robe with an ornate gold neck garland, a bright orange turban and orange shawl places a folded banknote on a silver tray. Behind a long row of ornate silver-covered boxes, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border and red sash, a woman in white sari with gold border and a woman in a white shawl offer folded hands. A silver plate holds marigold garlands, lamps and money. A person in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands at the left. Pleasant daylight, a standing fan at the left edge.2015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12A photo of a seated saffron-robed sadhu with a red-orange turban and orange-marigold garland, extending his hand over a silver-tiled table toward a brass plate of marigolds and offerings. Facing him, a man in white dhoti with a red coral mala and gold necklace bows, and a woman in white head covering leans forward with clasped hands. Other white-clad devotees and a red-trimmed shoulder bag stand nearby, with a striped mat and a fan at left.2015-09-12