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Stage event with a painted backdrop of a waterfall, pond, ducks and forest. Seven people sit on white sofas: on the far right a figure in dark red robes, a black crown-like headdress, red bindi, orange-beaded mala and gold bangles; next to him a bearded elderly man in white with a white shawl; in the centre a man in white kurta and pants with a saffron-and-gold waistcoat and a small patterned cap; two men in orange robes and beaded malas on the left; and a few people partly visible in the background.

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Photo of a stage event with a painted backdrop of a waterfall over a turquoise pool with ducks. Seated on white sofas are several people: at left, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala; next, a bald man in orange with a beaded necklace; then a man in a yellow waistcoat, white kurta and a small orange cap; beside him a white-bearded elderly man in white cloth with bare feet; at right, a figure in a black turban, orange-red robe, gold armlets and a long gold-beaded necklace, whose cues match a person seated at the end of the row. Other seated and standing people in white and orange fill the background.2016-05-20A photograph of a stage at a religious assembly with a large painted backdrop of a waterfall, a pond with ducks and green banks. Five seated men sit on white sofas across the stage. On the far left, an elderly man in orange robes and a mala sits. Next, a bald man in orange robes and a beaded necklace sits. In the centre, a man in a yellow waistcoat, white kurta and pants, with a patterned cap, sits holding papers. Beside him, a white-bearded man in white cloth holds an orange object. On the far right, a person with a tall black headdress, red-and-gold clothing, a long gold-and-beaded necklace and a red forehead mark sits, the figure with the most distinctive adornments. Several people in white and orange stand or sit behind the stage. The lower stage front is blue.2016-05-20A photograph of a seated panel on a white-draped stage in front of a painted backdrop of a waterfall, lake, forest and deer. On the far left, a bald man in orange robes speaks into a microphone. Beside him, a bald monk in orange robes sits with hands folded. In the centre, a man in a cream vest, white kurta and maroon-and-gold turban sits on a white sofa. Next, a bearded elderly man with long white hair, bare-chested with a yellow sash, sits in a red chair. To his right, a figure with long dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and orange-red clothing smiles, and beyond them a bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange robes, with rudraksha beads, sits beside another person in orange. Several people in orange and saffron stand or sit at the edges of the stage.2016-05-20Photograph of a stage event with a painted backdrop of a waterfall, a lake and ducks. Seated on white sofas in a row are several people: at far left an older man in orange robes with a beaded necklace; next a bald man in orange robes with a mala; a man in white kurta with a yellow vest and a maroon embroidered cap; an elderly bearded man with white hair, bare-chested and wrapped in a white cloth, holding a yellow object; and at far right a man with a dark turban and a rust-red robe with gold bracelets and a yellow-beaded garland, gesturing as he speaks. Others in white and orange sit behind them.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20Five seated men on white sofas on a stage under a white tent canopy, in front of a painted backdrop of a forest waterfall with deer and birds. At left, a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes sits with hands folded. In the centre, a man in white kurta pyjama and a yellow vest with a patterned cap sits with arms crossed. Next, an older white-bearded man with long hair and a white dhoti, bare-chested with a white shawl and necklace, sits beside a yellow cloth. At far right, a man in a dark maroon-orange robe with a black head covering, gold necklace and bangles gestures with his hand. Behind the stage, seated devotees in white and saffron are visible at left.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20Photograph of a stage at an outdoor tent event with a painted forest-and-waterfall backdrop showing deer, monkeys and a river. Seated on white sofas in a row are several people: at left an elderly saffron-robed monk with a shaved head holds a microphone and speaks; beside him a bald monk in orange robes and dark glasses sits with hands clasped; next a man in white kurta and cap sits with a hand near his face; then a white-bearded elder in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl; a woman in a red-brown sari with a gold necklace; and at right a man with a tall orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange robe. A few other attendees sit at the edges. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so role descriptions are used.2016-05-20A photograph of a seated panel on a stage at an outdoor Vaicharik Mahasabha event. A row of white cushioned sofas sits before a large painted backdrop of a lake with a waterfall and ducks. From left, a bearded man in red and orange robes sits; next, a shaved-headed man in orange holds a microphone and speaks; beside him another shaved-headed man in orange robes with rudraksha mala sits; then a man in a cream waistcoat, white trousers and an orange turban sits; next to him a bare-chested elderly man with long white hair and beard wears a white dhoti and a gold necklace; at the far right a figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange robe and yellow beaded necklace. Other seated people in saffron robes fill the background.2016-05-20A photograph of a stage under a pale tent canopy at the Vaicharik Mahasabha, with a large painted forest-and-waterfall backdrop. Several saffron-robed religious leaders sit on white sofas in a row. On the far left, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala gestures while speaking. Next to him, a bearded sadhu wears a red-orange robe. Two shaved-headed monks in orange sit side by side, followed by a man in white kurta and cream waistcoat seated centrally, a bare-chested elderly man in a white dhoti with a saffron cloth and white beard, and a woman in red-orange robes with a gold necklace and a sindoor-marked forehead. At the far right, a bearded man in a red turban and orange robe sits with arms folded. A man in white stands behind the central sofa. The stage floor is white with a blue edge in the foreground.2016-05-20A photograph of a stage event with seated spiritual leaders on white sofas in front of a large painted backdrop of a blue river and riverbank. On the left, an elderly bearded man with long white hair sits bare-chested in a white dhoti with a white beaded necklace. At centre, a figure in a rust-red robe with gold necklaces and bangles and a dark turban-like hair wrap gestures while speaking. Beside them, a bearded man in an orange robe and bright orange turban wears a rudraksha mala and sits leaning forward, with a man in a rust-red shawl seated at right. Other monastics in saffron and orange robes sit along the row, and a bearded man in white stands at the back right. The scene suggests a Vaicharik Mahasabha gathering of spiritual leaders. a person cues are present: the orange-turbaned figure wears a rudraksha mala and saffron robe, but identity is uncertain.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20