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A photograph of a row of about fourteen men standing on a dark stage in front of a large American flag hanging on a dark wall. Several wear saffron or orange robes, others wear white dhotis and kurtas, and some wear cream or yellow garments; one orange-robed man on the left wears a saffron turban with a rudraksha mala, and several have folded hands in namaste. A man in a dark suit stands at the far left beside a tall brass lamp stand with red bands. On the right, an ornate red-and-white umbrella stands beside two framed portraits garlanded with marigolds, and a sign with a red border sits near them. Two ornate kalasha-style brass vessels with red and orange offerings appear in the foreground. The scene suggests a public ritual gathering, consistent with a Kumbha Mela event.

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A photograph of a line of about fourteen men standing on a stage in front of a large American flag hanging on a dark wall, several with palms pressed together in namaste. Several wear saffron and orange robes, others white dhotis and kurtas, and some yellow or cream garments. One tall man in orange wears a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala. At the right edge, a red and white fringed parasol stands beside framed portraits decorated with marigold garlands, and a man in orange holds a ceremonial item. The scene reads as an inaugural gathering with dignitaries.2006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10A photograph of a line of about a dozen men standing on a stage at an indoor event, in front of a dark backdrop and a US flag. Left to right, several wear saffron/orange robes and shawls, some with rudraksha malas; others wear white dhotis and kurtas, and a few wear yellow robes. Many have their hands folded in front of them. At the right, two white parasols with red fringe stand over a display of framed portraits decorated with marigold garlands, and a banner reads 'Ananda Sampathy' with a red emblem. Floral garlands and a microphone stand are visible at the right edge. Several men have shaved or short hair and white beards; one man in the centre wears spectacles.2006-09-10Six men stand in a row on a stage against a dark backdrop, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. The man third from left wears an orange turban and orange-saffron robes with a red border, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him a bearded man in white robes with a white shawl also holds his palms together, and to the right a man with long grey hair wears orange robes. The man at far left wears pale yellow silk, the man second from left a cream kurta with glasses, and the man at far right white robes with a mala. Overhead, faint ceiling lights are visible at the left edge.2006-09-10Photo of a stage event at a large indoor venue with a black backdrop and a decorated ceremonial parasol with white fringe and red trim above a sign reading Ananda Ganapathy. A seated man in white robes with a long dark braid and a beaded necklace gestures with his hand on the left, beside an older man in orange. Several standing men wear yellow, orange, white and cream clothing, one in a yellow kurta, another in orange robes and a bearded man in cream. A man in saffron-orange is at the lower edge with a bald head and rudraksha beads. Folded hands and garlanded decorations frame the scene.2006-09-10Photo of five men standing in a row on a stage with a dark backdrop, hands pressed together in namaste. From left, a man in pale cream silk with glasses, a bald man with glasses in cream silk, a man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala, a bald bearded man in a white silk garment with a white shawl, and a man with long white hair and beard in an orange robe. Appears to be an opening or prayer moment at a public event. A small purple logo sits in the top right corner.2006-09-10October 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesA photograph on a stage with dark red velvet drapes. A figure in a full orange robe and orange head wrap, seen from behind on the left, holds a tall orange flag on a pole and passes it toward a man in an orange kurta with a saffron shawl and white dhoti. Beside him a man in orange robes with an orange head wrap and rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Further right, a bearded man in white robes with a sacred thread, a bald man in a blue striped shirt and orange scarf holding a microphone, and a man in a beige suit with a microphone stand together. A bare-chested man in a brown dhoti with a gold border and orange shawl stands in the background. Orange armchairs sit at the left edge. No one in the image is identified by face.2013-10-20A stage event with a deep maroon velvet curtain and gold fringe behind a row of orange-draped figures. A bare-chested man with a red tilak in a brown dhoti and orange shawl holds up a long orange flagpole with an orange flag, while a man in an orange kurta and white dhoti takes hold of it beside him. To the left, a man in an orange robe and orange turban with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded; next to him, a smiling man in a cream kurta and orange shawl claps. On the right, a man in orange robes and orange turban with a rudraksha mala stands beside a man in a light grey suit holding a microphone. Five people are visible.2013-10-20 +1 copiesOctober 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesOutdoor stage event with a row of men standing behind a draped table lined with water bottles, marigold garlands and papers. On the left, a man in a dark pinstriped suit and tie stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Next to him, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange turban and orange robes with a rudraksha mala, eyes closed, hands folded in prayer. Beside him an older bearded man in orange robes stands, and a man in a red turban and red-orange shawl stands next to him. Three men in white shirts and white dhotis stand at the right, one with hands folded. A microphone stands on the table, and a red carpet and white draped backdrop complete the stage.2006-12-31A photograph of a crowd standing in a hall with several men in front, hands placed over their chests in a respectful posture. On the left, a man with grey hair and glasses wears an orange-saffron robe and an orange shawl. Next to him, a bearded man wears a yellow kurta. Three men in the centre-right wear yellow and saffron kurtas, one with an orange-red shawl. On the right, two men with glasses wear orange-brown robes and saffron shawls. Behind them, a large audience in white and light clothing stands in the dim hall.2006-09-10