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A 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.

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A large seated gathering of sadhus in saffron, orange and peach robes sits on colourful striped woven mats inside a hall, with gilded deity murtis visible at the top left. In the foreground a bearded sadhu with a grey beard and red tilak on his forehead wears an orange wrap and rudraksha-style beads. Beside him a grey-bearded sadhu in a saffron turban and peach robe wears multiple beaded malas. Behind them men in white and orange turbans and saffron robes sit in rows while others stand near the back.2015-09-17September 11 20152015-09-11A 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.2015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17September 14 20152015-09-14September 17 20152015-09-17September 14 20152015-09-14September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14A 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 dense crowd of sadhus and devotees seated on the ground in a large tent at a Kumbh Mela akhada gathering. Most wear saffron, orange and pink robes, and several have orange or white turbans and long grey beards. In the centre a bearded man in a pale peach kurta sits cross-legged and looks to his side, and to the right a man with long dark hair and a grey beard wears an orange top with rudraksha beads. Brass plates with offerings sit on the floor at lower left. The scene is packed with many more seated figures in the background.2016-05-11September 14 20152015-09-14