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A row of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits on a raised dais behind marigold garlands, with a large ornate golden peetha or throne backdrop lit against a deep red curtain. The man on the far right wears a red turban, gold necklaces and a shawl draped over his bare shoulder, a figure with distinctive adornments on the same stage. Several older bearded and bald sadhus sit alongside, with tilak markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. The marigold-decorated platform and gilded arch suggest a formal assembly.

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September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a seated assembly of saffron- and orange-robed sadhus on a stage with a red draped backdrop. In the foreground, a bald man with a yellow tilak on his forehead sits beside several white-bearded elders in orange and saffron robes. At the right, a man in a red-orange turban and a rudraksha mala, with a microphone at his face, gestures with his right hand as he speaks. Behind them, a standing man in a red and orange garment with a beaded necklace gestures toward an ornate gold throne. Marigold garlands fill brass plates set along the front edge of the platform.2015-09-11A row of saffron-robed sadhus and religious leaders sits behind silver-trimmed low tables, each with a tray of orange marigold garlands. At center, a man in a red turban and saffron-and-gold garment with a beaded mala and a headset microphone smiles and speaks. Around him, white-bearded elders in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit attentively. At far right, a long-haired bearded sadhu in orange shawl and mala listens. Behind them, a gilded throne and draped crimson curtains frame the stage, with a brass lamp stand at right. a person: the centre figure in the red turban and microphone matches a presentation with turban, saffron-gold clothing and rudraksha mala cues, seated as a speaker among the sadhus.2015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20152015-09-12September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +3 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11A row of seated saffron-robed sadhus sits on a stage before a red drape, with marigold garlands and flower-filled silver trays set in front of them. Several elderly men have long white beards and some have shaved heads. Their clothes are orange and saffron, and some wear vibhuti marks on their foreheads. At the far right, a man in a red-and-orange turban and gold-bordered saffron cloth, with a rudraksha mala and a gold armband, gestures with an open hand and speaks into a headset microphone. Behind them a man in a red dhoti and rudraksha mala stands before a large gold ornate throne. The scene appears to be a Kumbh Mela gathering with akhada leaders.2015-09-11A row of seated sadhus in orange and saffron robes sits behind low silver-finished tables, each holding a metal tray of orange and yellow marigold garlands. Several men have long grey beards and some wear orange shawls; one wears a red turban, and one has a yellow tilak on his forehead. Behind them stands an ornate silver-framed altar with a decorated backdrop, and silver lamps are visible at the top right. The setting suggests a ceremonial satsang or puja gathering.2015-09-11 +1 copies