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A large indoor gathering of saffron-robed sadhus seated on a colourful striped rug facing an elaborate golden stage. Many men wear orange or saffron robes and orange or peach turbans, while several figures in the foreground wear pale pink or peach shawls. Behind them, women in white and light clothing sit in rows. On the raised stage, robed sadhus sit in a long line before ornate gilded shrine canopies holding deity murtis, including a central figure in decorated alcove. A camera on a tripod films from the front. Strings of small flags decorate the top of the stage. No single individual's identity is established by appearance here, so the figures are described by role.

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September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of sadhus and devotees faces an ornate stage at a Kumbh camp event. On the stage, several saffron-robed sadhus sit in a row before golden decorated shrine canopies holding deity murtis garlanded with flowers. Audience members in white, saffron and orange clothing, some wearing turbans and headwraps, sit cross-legged on red and patterned mats. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge. Marigold garlands and red and orange cloth decorate the stage. The scene suggests satsang or a ceremonial address.2015-09-11September 12 20152015-09-12A large photograph of a seated congregation of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees on striped mats in a tent hall, facing an ornately decorated stage. Behind them, golden arched shrines frame deity murtis and figures in pink and gold, with a red-draped backdrop above. Many men wear orange and saffron turbans and robes, with some in yellow and red shawls. An empty golden throne stands at the left edge of the stage, and a camera on a tripod is visible at centre. The scene suggests a kumbh gathering with satsang, though only a rough count of visible people is possible.2015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20152015-09-12A large seated gathering of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees faces a raised stage inside a red-curtained tent. Many attendees wear orange and yellow cloth, some with turbans, and several hold papers. On the stage, a row of ornate pink and gold shrine canopies frames deity murtis, and a line of saffron-clad figures sits behind a low altar. A seated figure in the center is partly visible among the monastic group, but the appearance is too uncertain to identify him. A trident stands at the right edge, and a camera operator is visible near the top right. Coloured bunting hangs across the top of the tent.2015-09-11A large stage gathering of saffron-robed sadhus seated in rows before ornate silver-and-gold shrines containing deity murtis, with a red curtain and multicoloured pennants above. Several robed figures on the stage wear orange and saffron clothes, some with long beards and head-coverings. In the foreground, a dense audience of mostly orange-clad sadhus, many wearing saffron and pink turbans or head-cloths, sits facing the stage, with a camera on a tripod at the side. Silver kalasha-style offerings and brass plates stand before the front row of seated figures.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA large tent interior filled with seated devotees and sadhus facing a decorated raised stage at the front. The stage holds ornate silver and gold shrine canopies framing deity murtis and figures, with festive bunting strung along the top. Most attendees sit cross-legged on colourful striped woven mats, many in orange and saffron robes, others in white kurtas, with several wearing orange or yellow turbans. Two sadhus in the foreground have shaved heads and wrap-arounds, and a red-shawled figure sits in the middle rows. Some people hold water bottles and bags, and a camera operator stands at the right edge. The audience, roughly a hundred people, is seated in front of the stage as if attending a darshan or satsang.2015-09-11