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Four seated sannyasis in saffron and orange robes sit on ornate golden-backed thrones with red cushions and golden lion-footed bases, atop a striped multicoloured woven rug. The second and third figures from the left have long dark beards; the man on the far left has white hair and a white beard, and the far-right man has white beard and orange shawl. Overhead, a ceiling hung with colourful tassels and paper lanterns, and bright lights line the tent. Behind a black metal barrier, seated devotees fill the floor and a large screen shows a stepped temple scene. a person cues are not clearly established for any one figure, so the identity is left uncertain.

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Four seated sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit on gold-framed thrones with elephant-figure supports on a striped multicolour mat inside a large hall hung with marigold garlands and paper lanterns. The third from left, with a long beard and an orange turban, holds a hand near his face with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, a wide-brimmed head covering. Two large screens show a crowd walking a red-carpeted aisle. Behind the thrones, devotees sit on the floor and at barriers, some in white. The hall is decorated with colourful hanging lamps and lights.2016-12-12Three men in saffron-orange robes sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones carved with lion heads, on a striped multicoloured rug inside a large hall decorated with hanging orange and yellow lanterns. The central figure has long white hair and beard, a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala; the man on the left wears saffron with glasses and a mala, and the man on the right wears a saffron robe and a beaded necklace. Seated devotees in colourful saris fill the rows behind a black metal barrier, and a camera crew with a boom arm films from the back of the hall.2016-12-12Three saffron-robed men with long white beards sit on ornate gold thrones flanked by golden lion statues on red pedestals, set on a colourful striped rug in a large tent hall with hanging orange and yellow decorations. The man on the left wears orange with a red-orange shawl and a beaded mala; the centre man wears orange with a rudraksha mala and a shawl; the man on the right wears plain orange robes. Behind them, a seated audience of women in saris and men fills the space behind a black metal barrier, and a cameraman stands near a stage. A large screen at upper left shows a pink-carpeted path.2016-12-12Four seated swamis in saffron and orange robes sit on gilded thrones with red velvet cushions on a striped multicolour mat inside a large tented hall. Golden elephant figurines rest at the base of several seats. The central figure wears a bright orange turban and a full dark beard, with a hand raised near his face. Strings of coloured tassels and hanging lamps decorate the ceiling, and large screens show a crowd on a stepped path. Devotees are seated behind a metal barrier, and a cameraman stands at the right. a person is seated on the third throne from the left, identifiable by the orange turban and saffron robes; the other seated figures are swamis and attendants.2016-12-12Three men in saffron-orange robes sit on ornate gilded thrones with golden elephant footrests on a striped multicolour rug at an indoor satsang hall. The man on the right wears an orange turban and has a full dark beard and bare feet, and appears to be the a person given the turban, saffron robe and central seated placement. The man in the centre, with a dark beard and glasses, sits with a hand near his face, and the elderly white-bearded man on the left wears orange robes. Behind a black railing, devotees and attendees sit on the floor, and two large screens above show a seated figure. Hanging lanterns decorate the ceiling.2016-12-22Photo of a large hall with a metal roof and hanging colourful bunting, showing a seated assembly of saffron-robed sadhus facing forward on striped woven mats. In the foreground, several bald and long-haired men in orange robes sit with their backs to the camera, some with marigold offerings in front of them. A man in a red-orange dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl sits at the far left beside a metal tray. Behind them a crowd in white and orange clothing fills the hall. Low tables hold orange flower offerings, and a red-carpeted stage with an ornate gold throne-like seat sits at the right, with a central figure in orange at the front of the stage.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA large outdoor tent with a red, yellow and white patterned canopy hangs overhead. Many saffron-robed sadhus and devotees sit on carpets and rugs in an assembly. In the foreground, a seated woman in an orange robe with a yellow-and-white flower garland sits on a red and navy carpet, and a man in red-brown robes sits beside her. On the right, a bald man in orange robes with garlands stands near a tall gold-topped umbrella, and a man in a white dhoti and red shawl holds a silver staff. Golden parasols shade the gathering, and a photographer stands at left.2016-04-18A stage event with four seated religious leaders on gold-and-lion thrones beneath decorative umbrellas. The central figure wears an orange-brown turban, a brown robe and a gold necklace with rudraksha malas, smiling while seated behind a microphone stand. To his left, an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes and a rudraksha mala wears headphones. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes sits beside a man in red robes. A painted backdrop of a deity figure hangs behind them, and water bottles sit on the red carpeted dais. The centre figure has distinctive turban, malas and gold adornment cues, so he is described as a person.2016-10-16September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA crowded procession walks along a red-carpeted lane under a tented pavilion hung with colourful banners, parasols and decorated poles. Three saffron-robed figures lead the way: in front, a man wears an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala; beside him, a monk in orange robes walks barefoot; at the right, an elder with a long white beard wears an orange shawl. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and beaded necklaces, some carrying flags, follow in the crowd. A decorated deity murti and an ornate shrine are visible at the right, with a metal railing separating the walkway from onlookers.2016-05-04