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A large seated gathering of sadhus in saffron, orange and peach robes sits on colourful striped woven mats inside a hall, with gilded deity murtis visible at the top left. In the foreground a bearded sadhu with a grey beard and red tilak on his forehead wears an orange wrap and rudraksha-style beads. Beside him a grey-bearded sadhu in a saffron turban and peach robe wears multiple beaded malas. Behind them men in white and orange turbans and saffron robes sit in rows while others stand near the back.

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A large seated gathering of sadhus and holy men fills a hall, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped and multicoloured rugs. Most wear saffron, orange and cream robes, with white, orange and pink turbans and headwraps; many have long beards and rudraksha and bead malas around their necks. In the front, a bearded sadhu with a red tilak on his forehead and a white garland sits on the left, while a grey-bearded sadhu in cream robes and bead malas sits centre-front. Standing figures in white and orange clothing stand at the back, and gilded deity murti or statues are visible at the top left. The scene appears to be a satsang or session with the assembled sadhus seated attentively.2015-09-17A large seated gathering of sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits in rows on colourful striped woven mats during a satsang-style session. Several men in front wear orange garments and a few wear white dhotis, with tilak marks on foreheads and rudraksha malas visible. Some hold open books or papers. Along the centre, a long striped cloth runs down the aisle between the rows, with brass plates placed on the mats. Behind them, standing figures in white and orange stand under a tent canopy with red chairs and a red-orange cloth hanging at the back.2015-09-17A large group of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits in rows on colourful striped mats inside a tent. Many wear orange and yellow turbans or head cloths, and several have sacred ash marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, a man in orange with a pink shawl sits beside a bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and tilak, holding a small brass plate. Behind them, men in white clothing stand near the back of the tent and a red-cushioned chair is visible. A striped runner with the word a person is laid down the centre aisle.2015-09-17September 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14A large tented hall with many seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes eating a communal meal from steel plates on long striped mats. Several men in front wear orange garments, rudraksha malas and pink or orange turbans, and a bearded elder in an orange robe sits in the foreground eating. A few men in white clothes move among the rows, and a figure in white stands near the back. Water bottles and food bowls line the mats, with bright decorations and banners visible at the top edge.2015-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11September 14 20152015-09-14September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA large seated assembly of sadhus in saffron, orange and pink robes sits on colourful woven mats inside a tent hall at the Kumbh Mela camp. Many wear white, orange or pink headwraps and rudraksha and bead malas; several have long grey beards. In the front row an elderly sadhu in a pink kurta with a saffron stole and multiple malas sits with hands joined, and a younger bearded sadhu in an orange robe with red beads is seated nearby. Behind them, white-clad devotees and a table with books and offerings are visible, with a golden deity murti at the top right. Mats bear the printed text NITHYANANDA DHYANAPEETHAM.2015-09-17