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A 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.

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September 11 20152015-09-11A 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.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.2015-09-17September 11 20152015-09-11A large tent interior with a crowd of seated sadhus in orange and saffron robes sitting cross-legged on striped mats in rows. Many wear orange turbans or headwraps, some have white and orange shawls, and several wear rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks on their foreheads. Some older men have long white beards. At the top of the frame, a golden decorated throne and an ornate golden structure are visible near the front of the hall, with pillars and white fabric overhead. A man in a white cap sits at lower left, and a woman in a red patterned sari is at lower right. Scene appears to be a gathering of sadhus.2015-09-11A 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 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a large seated congregation of men, many with white and grey beards, wearing saffron and orange robes, white clothing, and turbans in orange, pink, red and white. Rows of devotees fill the frame closely, attentively facing forward. Most visible people are older men sitting on floor mats in a warm-lit hall. A few younger faces appear in the back rows. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame, and the photo shows only the audience.2014-03-24September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA large seated assembly of sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits cross-legged on striped multicolored woven mats inside a tented hall. Many wear orange or pink shawls, rudraksha or bead malas, and several have long matted hair or grey beards. Some hold open books and read. A man in the foreground wears an orange robe and pink shawl, with white tilak marks on his forehead. In the upper background, a golden ornate shrine or deity murti is visible, with people standing near the entrance. The setting suggests a satsang or group session.2015-09-17May 05 20162016-05-05September 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copies