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A photograph taken under a white and red canopy at an evening event. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, hands folded. A smiling man in an orange-brown shawl and orange turban, with mala-style beads and a shawl, presses his palms together in greeting. Behind him, a man in orange robes and a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded necklace stand near a ceremonial table. Several other people in orange and saffron garments are visible near a low altar area. Marigold garlands hang along the tent's edge, and a ceiling fan and string lights are visible overhead.

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Photograph of an evening outdoor camp event under a white tent with red side panels and a hanging marigold garland. In the foreground a bearded man with long matted dreadlocks, wearing an orange-red shawl and a rudraksha-style beaded cord, stands at left. Beside him a figure in an orange turban and orange-brown robe with a long shawl, with a distinctive long cord across the chest, stands centre, and an older man in a light cream kurta bends forward with hands pressed together. A grey-bearded sadhu in orange robes stands at right. A man in a peach-coloured shirt stands between them, and a white-backed banner hangs behind. Several women in saffron-yellow and teal saris are visible in the background, along with brass vessels on a low table.2016-05-06A photograph at an outdoor tented camp at night, with orange drapes and string lights behind. On the left, a woman in a red-maroon turban and a heavy gold beaded necklace presses her palms together in anjali with a smiling expression. In the centre, an elderly bearded sadhu in a light peach-saffron robe and matching turban, with a rudraksha mala and wooden staff, also holds his palms together. Behind them, a man in orange robes and beads smiles, and more saffron-clad sannyasis stand in the background near a white tent pole. The scene suggests a greeting or darshan exchange among monastic devotees.2016-05-11A photograph at an evening gathering under an orange and white tent with string lights. In the foreground, a bare-chested sadhu with long dreadlocks and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, faces a smiling man in an orange turban, rimless glasses, gold necklace and orange shawl, with his palms pressed together in greeting. On the left, an older sadhu in a yellow turban and yellow robe faces them. Behind them, a bearded man in a yellow kurta and other devotees in orange and white watch. A silver staff with a trident-like top stands at the right edge. Approximately six people are visible.2016-05-04A photograph of a festive crowd of saffron-robed sadhus at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange-red turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold chain, and a saffron shawl; he presses his palms together in greeting. Left, an older bearded man with white beard, glasses and orange tilak also presses palms in namaste. Right foreground, a bald man with rudraksha malas accepts an offering or hand gesture. Behind them, cameras and more orange-clad devotees fill a red-draped tent. The central figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments and a turban, so this is a person candidate, though the appearance is uncertain from this angle.2016-05-05May 11 20162016-05-11May 05 20162016-05-05January 13 20152015-01-13Outdoor evening gathering under a white tent canopy in front of a colourful multicoloured patterned backdrop. A man in an orange turban, bare-chested under a light rust-coloured shawl, with long dreadlocked hair, clasps hands with a bearded man in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala and a forehead tilak. To the left, a smiling bald man in glasses wears a rust shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace. On the right, a man in an orange shirt with glasses stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A red patterned rug lies on the ground.2016-05-07Night photograph at a Kumbh Mela camp under a white and yellow decorated tent canopy with green draped fabric. A man in a rust-red robe, long dark hair and a brown beaded necklace stands with hands pressed together, smiling, facing an older bearded sadhu in orange robes with long white beard, grey hair and a rudraksha mala. Around them stand several saffron-robed sadhus, one in a pink tunic, another in a red robe and orange turban, and a bearded man in a light orange kurta. Some hold folded fabric or wear orange turbans. Eight to ten people are visible.2016-04-22Photograph inside a white-roofed tent with orange draped fabric and a garlanded pole at a Shuddhadvaitam event. Centre: a person in an orange-brown turban and rust-coloured robe, with a long brown beaded mala draped over the shoulders, stands with eyes lowered. Behind him a bearded man in orange robes and a tall matted-hair style holds a small object and wears a red-and-white beaded necklace. At left, a figure in a bright orange turban and robe faces away. Beside them an older man in white kurta with a lanyard, and at right a young man in pink kurta. Crowd in the background.2016-05-06May 12 20162016-05-12A photograph of a crowded indoor setting with saffron-clad sannyasis. In the foreground, a smiling person with a red bindi and orange head wrap sits on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange shawl and a flower garland. To the right, a long-haired man in an orange-and-pink robe leans forward with his hands folded, wearing a red tilak and a mala. Behind them, a bearded elder in an orange wrap and white clothing stands near a ceremonial staff, and a man in a grey top with pearl necklace stands center. A camera is visible at the right edge. Overall about six people are visible.2013-02-12