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A large group of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits in rows on colourful striped mats inside a tent. Many wear orange and yellow turbans or head cloths, and several have sacred ash marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, a man in orange with a pink shawl sits beside a bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and tilak, holding a small brass plate. Behind them, men in white clothing stand near the back of the tent and a red-cushioned chair is visible. A striped runner with the word a person is laid down the centre aisle.

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A large seated gathering of sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits in rows on colourful striped woven mats during a satsang-style session. Several men in front wear orange garments and a few wear white dhotis, with tilak marks on foreheads and rudraksha malas visible. Some hold open books or papers. Along the centre, a long striped cloth runs down the aisle between the rows, with brass plates placed on the mats. Behind them, standing figures in white and orange stand under a tent canopy with red chairs and a red-orange cloth hanging at the back.2015-09-17September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14September 17 20152015-09-17September 14 20152015-09-14A large outdoor pandal filled with seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits in rows on striped woven mats during a communal meal. Volunteers in white dhotis with gold-bordered sashes walk the rows carrying steel buckets and serving food onto leaf plates and bowls. In the centre foreground, a bearded sadhu in orange sits cross-legged with a red-and-orange turban and beaded necklace, flanked by others in orange. Many others are visible in the background. Gilded decorations and a temple-like structure stand at the back. Brass plates and bottled water sit on the mats.2015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17A large tent interior with a crowd of seated sadhus in orange and saffron robes sitting cross-legged on striped mats in rows. Many wear orange turbans or headwraps, some have white and orange shawls, and several wear rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads. Some older men have long white beards. At the top of the frame, a golden decorated throne and an ornate golden structure are visible near the front of the hall, with pillars and white fabric overhead. A man in a white cap sits at lower left, and a woman in a red patterned sari is at lower right. Scene appears to be a gathering of sadhus.2015-09-11A long row of saffron-robed sadhus sits cross-legged on a red carpet during a bhandara feast, each before a steel thali with food and a small cup. Many wear orange and red turbans and some have long white beards and rudraksha malas. Behind them stand white-clad attendants with a white cloth and a grey head covering, and gold shrine decorations and a golden canopy frame the hall. A few devotees with phones are visible at the lower edge.2016-05-05September 14 20152015-09-14September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of sadhus and holy men fills a hall, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped and multicoloured rugs. Most wear saffron, orange and cream robes, with white, orange and pink turbans and headwraps; many have long beards and rudraksha and bead malas around their necks. In the front, a bearded sadhu with a red tilak on his forehead and a white garland sits on the left, while a grey-bearded sadhu in cream robes and bead malas sits centre-front. Standing figures in white and orange clothing stand at the back, and gilded deity murti or statues are visible at the top left. The scene appears to be a satsang or session with the assembled sadhus seated attentively.2015-09-17