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Four men in saffron and orange robes sit on white sofas on a stage in front of a painted backdrop of a lake with swans and a waterfall. The man second from left has long dark hair, a red shawl over saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style mala. The man third from left holds a microphone and speaks, wearing orange robes and a beaded mala, and the man at far right wears orange robes and a pendant necklace. A seated man in a yellow garment and an elderly bearded man in orange appear further back, with a few other people partly visible behind the sofas.

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A 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.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20Outdoor stage event with seated saffron-robed sadhus on white sofas before a painted backdrop of a blue lake with ducks and figures. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a microphone and speaks at center. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and mala sits with hands clasped. At far right, a man in a beige vest, white kurta and maroon-and-gold turban sits on the sofa. Several long-haired bearded men in white and orange sit behind them. Blurred microphone in the foreground.2016-05-20A stage event photo at a Vaicharik Mahasabha gathering. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit on a long white sofa-style bench in front of a painted backdrop of a lake with deer, ducks and a forest. A bald man in orange holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him, a man in orange with rudraksha beads sits with hands together, and another in orange with long beard and hair sits nearby. A man in white kurta with a saffron-and-gold vest and turban sits among them. At the right, a bearded elderly sadhu with a white beard and bare chest wears a yellow cloth, and a woman in orange with long dark hair and gold ornaments sits near him. Behind, more devotees in orange and white are seated, and a photographer in orange stands at the edge.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.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20Photograph of a seated row of religious figures on white sofas before a large backdrop of a blue lake, waterfall and ducks. A man in an orange robe with a microphone and rudraksha mala speaks at left-centre, while a bald man in orange robes and beads sits beside him. A man in a cream nehru jacket with a dark cap sits centre-right, and a bare-chested elderly man with a white beard and white dhoti sits at right. A figure at far right wears a dark red robe, long beads and a tall black hair bun. Several other seated and standing people in saffron, white and red garments are visible behind the row, and a stage edge is in the foreground.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A 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 at a spiritual assembly, with a large blue backdrop showing a waterfall and ducks on water. Seated on white sofas are several saffron-robed sadhus and religious leaders. The bald man on the far left in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him sits another bald, orange-robed monk with glasses and a rudraksha mala. In the centre, a man in a cream waistcoat, white kurta and a patterned cap sits with legs crossed. Next to him, an elderly bare-chested man with long white hair and beard wears a white dhoti and a yellow shawl. On the far right, a figure with a dark topknot and ornate gold necklace wears red-brown robes. Several other men in white and saffron stand or sit behind them.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20