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Photograph of a seated group of saffron-robed sadhus on a stage before golden drapes. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a bald man in orange robes with a garland of white and red flowers, seated on an ornate golden throne; the portrait is a depiction, not a person present. In front, a long-bearded sadhu in orange with a rudraksha mala and a shaved-headed sadhu in orange sit on low ornate footstools. At centre a sadhu in red-orange with a matching turban and a gold-and-bead necklace sits beside a woman in an orange head covering. A white-bearded sadhu in orange sits at far right.

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Five saffron-robed sannyasis sit on a white-draped stage before a large golden-curtained backdrop. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and beard wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala and gestures with one hand. Beside him, a figure in a rust-red turban, brown-red garment and layered gold necklace sits with hands clasped. Two elderly bearded men in orange robes sit at the ends, and a bald man in orange on the left. Low ornate metal stools stand before them. Behind them, a large printed portrait shows a seated saffron-robed man with bald head, garlanded with white and red flower necklaces, seated on a golden throne. The setting suggests a satsang or public gathering.2015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesSeptember 10 20152015-09-10September 20 20152015-09-20A photograph of seated saffron-robed sadhus on a stage before a large painted backdrop of a figure in orange robes with garlands of white and red flowers. In the centre, a person in a dark red turban and red-brown dhoti with a gold-toned necklace smiles and sits beside a bearded sadhu with long hair, a rudraksha mala and a white pearl-style mala, wearing orange robes. Others in orange and saffron sit on low ornate wooden stools with gold and multicoloured inlay, one holding a small white cloth. Gold-trimmed draped curtains and a carved golden pillar frame the scene.2015-09-10 +1 copiesSeated group of saffron-robed sadhus on a white platform before a large orange backdrop showing a seated figure draped in garlands. At centre, a smiling person wears a rust-red turban with a red bindi, a rust-red dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles, and sits cross-legged with hands clasped. To the left, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and bald and white-haired men in orange sit further left. At right, a woman in an orange headwrap and orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits with hands folded. Gold drapes and a carved wooden chair frame the scene.2015-09-10 +3 copiesSeptember 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesA stage at a Kumbh camp event, with a large gold-and-cream ornate throne framed by gilded arches and yellow drapes. A large portrait printed on the backdrop shows a bald man in saffron robes with a flower garland and rudraksha beads seated on the throne. Below, about a dozen saffron-robed sadhus sit cross-legged on low wooden platforms along the stage, several with long white beards and rudraksha malas, one wearing a red-and-saffron head cloth. In the foreground, several more seated men in orange and white are partially visible, including a bald head with a yellow tilak. The stage is draped in gold and red fabric.2015-09-10Outdoor stage ceremony with a purple draped backdrop hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several seated figures wear saffron-orange robes. On the left, a man with voluminous curly black hair wears a saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, seated beside another figure in saffron with a long braid. Center, a man in orange with a bare chest and gold chain sits beside a bearded man in orange. At right, a bald elder in saffron and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a red and white ornate throne chair. A standing man in orange with a raised hand stands behind the group. A white draped table sits in front of them, and men in white shirts watch from the back of the stage.2007-08-09January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a stage at a satsang on a golden ornate backdrop with a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, garlanded with flowers and under a golden parasol. Five men sit on orange-upholstered chairs on a red-draped platform. At far left a man in orange robes speaks into a microphone. Next, a man with a red turban, bare torso, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a braided plait wears a red-and-orange wrap. Beside him a young man in red robes and a rudraksha mala stands. At centre-right a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands resting. At far right an elderly man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala gestures while speaking into a microphone. A small monitor sits on the platform.2015-01-13A photo from a stage event with a gold ornate throne on the left. A person in an orange turban, pink and white flower garlands and orange robes sits on the throne with hands folded, facing a microphone. Four elderly sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with garlands sit to the right on white chairs, with white beards and bare heads or turbans, one holding a microphone. Brass oil lamps with rooster finials and potted plants stand between them, and a purple galaxy backdrop with a gold pillar behind. Seated audience members in orange and shaved heads are visible in the foreground. The throned figure has a turban, pink garland and rudraksha-style necklaces, and is the probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the position of honour, with the four sannyasis as seated speakers or guests.2015-07-19