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A photo of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes on a stage, with marigold garlands on silver trays in the foreground and a large ornate golden canopy behind them. In the centre, a man in a red-maroon turban with a red bindi, a small headset microphone, rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces, and a gold bangle sits holding a sheet of paper. To his right, bearded elders in orange robes and sandalwood tilaks sit attentively. A rich maroon curtain forms the backdrop. a person cues: red turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold ornaments, seated centre stage at the Kumbh gathering.

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September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a seated assembly of saffron- and orange-robed sadhus on a stage with a red draped backdrop. In the foreground, a bald man with a yellow tilak on his forehead sits beside several white-bearded elders in orange and saffron robes. At the right, a man in a red-orange turban and a rudraksha mala, with a microphone at his face, gestures with his right hand as he speaks. Behind them, a standing man in a red and orange garment with a beaded necklace gestures toward an ornate gold throne. Marigold garlands fill brass plates set along the front edge of the platform.2015-09-11A photo of a seated row of saffron-robed sadhus on a stage at a Kumbh Mela event, with marigold garlands on trays in front of them. In the centre, a man wears a red turban, a gold-coloured rudraksha-style necklace and a yellow-and-gold armband, and has a small microphone at his cheek. Beside him, an elderly bearded sadhu with a white beard, glasses and a yellow tilak on his forehead sits in orange robes. At the far right, another elderly bearded sadhu in orange wears a yellow forehead band and glasses. Behind them is a red curtain and an illuminated golden arch of lights. a person is the central figure with the red turban, gold necklace and microphone, seated in the centre of the stage row.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of seated saffron-robed sadhus on a stage at a religious gathering. In the centre, a figure in a red turban, red-brown robe, layered beaded malas and gold bangles gestures with raised hands while speaking into a headset microphone. Beside them, white-bearded elders in orange and saffron garments sit, one holding a sheet of paper. In front, plates of orange and yellow marigold garlands lie on a metal table. Behind them stands an ornate gold arched shrine backdrop with red drapes. a person cues: red turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha malas, seated and addressing the group.2015-09-11A photograph of seated saffron-robed sadhus at a stage event with marigold garlands on silver trays in front of them. The central figure wears a red turban, a red and gold robe, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold armbands, and speaks into a headset microphone. To his left sits a bald sadhu in orange, and to his right a white-bearded elder with long white hair in orange robes. Another elder in orange sits at the far left edge, and a red curtain and a white statue are visible behind.2015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA row of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits on a raised dais behind marigold garlands, with a large ornate golden peetha or throne backdrop lit against a deep red curtain. The man on the far right wears a red turban, gold necklaces and a shawl draped over his bare shoulder, a figure with distinctive adornments on the same stage. Several older bearded and bald sadhus sit alongside, with tilak markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. The marigold-decorated platform and gilded arch suggest a formal assembly.2015-09-11 +1 copiesFour seated men on a decorated stage before a shrine with silver and pink ornamental arches and a deity murti in the background. The second man from left wears a red turban, rudraksha-style gold and beaded necklaces, a saffron-and-gold shawl over a red-brown garment, and a headset microphone, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. The men on either side and beside him wear saffron robes; the man at far left is bald with a yellow tilak, the two at right have long white beards and tilak marks, and the far-right man wears glasses and a rudraksha mala. 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Behind them, a gilded throne and draped crimson curtains frame the stage, with a brass lamp stand at right. a person: the centre figure in the red turban and microphone matches a presentation with turban, saffron-gold clothing and rudraksha mala cues, seated as a speaker among the sadhus.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA row of seated saffron-robed sadhus sits on a stage before a red drape, with marigold garlands and flower-filled silver trays set in front of them. Several elderly men have long white beards and some have shaved heads. Their clothes are orange and saffron, and some wear vibhuti marks on their foreheads. At the far right, a man in a red-and-orange turban and gold-bordered saffron cloth, with a rudraksha mala and a gold armband, gestures with an open hand and speaks into a headset microphone. Behind them a man in a red dhoti and rudraksha mala stands before a large gold ornate throne. The scene appears to be a Kumbh Mela gathering with akhada leaders.2015-09-11