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Five seated men in saffron and orange robes sit on a stage before an ornate silver-and-gold shrine with deity murtis of a seated figure holding a trident and a consort figure. The man at centre wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and presses his palms together in greeting. Flanking him, a man with long swept-back hair wears a saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and a bald elder in orange sits with hands folded. Further right, a man in a red turban and orange robe sits with hands joined. Each seated man has a silver tray of marigold garlands on a low silver stool. Behind them, white-clad attendants stand near ornate arches, and colourful fabric canopies hang at the top right.

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Five men sit cross-legged on a raised stage draped in maroon and multicoloured cloth, in front of a silver-framed shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, with another deity murti to the left. Each man has a silver tray of marigold flowers before him on a silver low table. The man second from right, centre, wears an orange-red turban and a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala, and presses his palms together in anjali. To his left a man in a white-and-orange robe with gold necklaces sits, and at the far left a long-haired man wears an orange robe and mala. On the right an older man with a white beard wears an orange robe and a dark mala, and a woman in an orange robe, turban and mala sits at the far right. Silver umbrellas and kalasha-like finials frame the shrine, and several people in white sit in the background. This appears to be a puja or satsang on stage.2015-09-12A photograph of five seated men on a stage at a Hindu event, each seated behind a low silver-trimmed table with a plate of orange marigold flowers. The man at centre wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace over a saffron-red robe. To his right, a bearded elderly sadhu in orange robes with rudraksha beads sits beside a younger man in an orange turban and saffron shawl. To the left, two men in orange and saffron clothing with mala beads and gold chains sit with their hands near the tables. Behind them, an ornate silver-and-red shrine backdrop holds a deity murti with trident and a consort figure, and additional murtis in arched niches. A man in white sits at the right edge.2015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12A stage at a Kumbh Mela camp with ornate gold and copper arches and pillars framing a deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a seated figure beside it. Four seated men in front wear saffron-orange robes: the second from left wears a deep red turban, a long gold chain and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and is seated centrally behind a microphone; the others have white or grey beards and vibhuti marks. Marigold garlands rest on silver trays before them. A person in a red cloth sits on a gold throne behind the group. A figure at the left stands near a garlanded image, and the overall scene shows a sanctified dais at a satsang gathering.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of several saffron-robed sadhus seated in a row on a stage at the Kumbh Mela camp, each before a silver padapuja-style stand holding marigold garlands or flowers on a plate. The figure second from left wears a red-and-orange turban, a gold chain and a shawl, while the seated men beside him wear orange and yellow robes, rudraksha-style beads and sacred ash marks; one has a long white beard and another long white hair. Behind them an ornate gold and white shrine-like structure holds deity murtis, including a figure with a trident and a female form, with oil lamps on stands and colourful fringed canopies overhead. A microphone stands at the left edge and a small steel vessel sits on the table. A copyright and source overlay appears at the lower right.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A stage event with three seated men in front of ornate silver and brass decor and painted deity murtis, including a figure holding a trident. Left, a smiling man with an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits behind a silver low table with marigold offerings. Centre, an elderly bearded man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and tilak sits at a central table. Right, a man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits with hands in anjali mudra, a gold necklace on his chest. A younger man in white kurta stands behind, and a few more people in saffron and pink appear at the edges.2015-09-12September 11 20152015-09-11Photo of a stage event at a Kumbh gathering with a large ornate silver-framed shrine behind it holding deity murtis, including a seated Shiva-type form with trident, and smaller shrines on either side. Five seated men in saffron and orange robes sit on a raised stage behind silver-footed low tables holding marigold garlands on plates. The man second from right wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala and holds a folded paper. The man at centre wears a red-orange turban and rudraksha malas and holds a book and a paper. The seated man on the far left has his hands pressed together in greeting. Above, colourful fringed canopies hang over the shrines. A woman with white tilak stands in the lower corner.2015-09-12A stage under a white tent canopy at a Kumbh gathering, with a row of saffron-robed sadhus and seated guests behind silver-finished low tables holding marigold garlands and offering trays. Centre-right, a man in an orange robe with a red-and-saffron turban speaks into a microphone, with a long-haired, bearded man in saffron behind him. Behind them rise ornate silver-toned arches and a central shrine with a deity murti, flanked by smaller decorated alcoves containing murtis and colourful striped canopies. Several people wear rudraksha malas and kumkum. The stage is draped in maroon cloth, and a few attendants in white stand at the sides.2015-09-12September 12 20152015-09-12A stage at a large tented Hindu religious gathering, with a silver-framed shrine of deity murtis and ornate arches in the background, decorated with colourful striped canopies. Several robed sadhus in saffron and orange sit on silver low tables heaped with marigold garlands. At centre, a man in saffron robes with a long white beard stands at a microphone, and a figure in an orange robe with a red turban and rudraksha mala sits nearby. Other saffron-clad figures in turbans and devotees in white kurtas sit on the stage, with oil lamps lit before the murtis. The scene resembles a puja or satsang on a ceremonial platform.2015-09-12