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Photograph of an evening outdoor procession at a Kumbh Mela event. A central man in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, a bald man in a rust robe and rudraksha mala looks on, and devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls raise their hands. Large orange ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and a gilded temple-style canopy appear in the background under evening lights.

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Evening procession at a crowded outdoor religious event under string lights and a dusk sky. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe with a thick rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaste; he matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of a turban, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha malas. Beside him on the left, a shaven-headed man in bifocal glasses wears rudraksha beads and a saffron cloth. Left edge shows a man in white with a gold necklace. Right side, men in white kurtas and a man in pink wrap hold their hands together in devotion. Behind them, an orange-clad man and crowd, orange and yellow umbrellas, a golden temple shikhara and a red flag.2016-04-24Dense evening procession in a crowded street lit by floodlights, with yellow and orange ceremonial umbrellas and red flags overhead. A bare-chested man with a crimson-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces stands at centre with palms pressed together, flanked by men in saffron and orange robes with red scarves. Surrounding devotees wear yellow kurtas and white clothes, many with orange vibhuti and tilak marks, some raising hands in devotion. A golden ornate palanquin or canopied structure is visible at left, and a video camera on a rig films from the upper left. a person candidate present in the procession; appearance is consistent with cues but uncertain.2016-04-24Dusk procession in a crowded street at an evening festival, with a dense mass of devotees behind. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban and deep orange-red robe with a brown rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant holds his palms together in namaste while smiling. Beside him, a bald man in a rust-red robe and gold necklaces, and another in an orange robe, walk in the procession. A man in a yellow kurta raises his hands. Large yellow and orange parasols, a golden kalasha-style canopy, red flags and lit lamps line the route. Buildings and trees are visible in the background.2016-04-24April 22 20162016-04-22Evening procession at a riverside festival with crowds and lamps. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robes, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, stands with palms pressed together in greeting, and another hand is raised beside him. To his left, a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses wears a rudraksha mala and red-brown cloth, and a man in a white and gold garment stands at the far left. Behind them, an orange parasol, a golden canopy and red flags rise above the crowd, with string lights and a street lamp in the background. Individual cues are visible but the central man's identity is not established from appearance alone.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Evening outdoor ritual procession at a riverside festival with many umbrellas in orange, yellow and red overhead and string lights glowing. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe with heavy gold-beaded necklaces and a brown shawl smiles while holding a brass vessel with both hands, joined by a man in orange kurta and red scarf beside him. A bald man in orange-brown robes and rudraksha beads stands at the left edge, and a bare-chested man with a red tilak and beads is at the right. A crowd of devotees surrounds them, some in white and some in red garments, with a golden palanquin-like canopy visible behind.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor procession at dusk at the Kumbh Mela. A smiling man in saffron robes, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant stands at centre, raising one hand in blessing. He is flanked by men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold necklaces, one with a bare upper body and bracelets, with white tilak marks. Behind them, round decorated fans or parasols with framed deity faces and gold trim are carried on poles, with a yellow fringed umbrella overhead. Orange tents and a crowd of onlookers fill the background.2016-04-22April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24