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A large seated congregation faces a stage decorated with gold and red ornate shrine arches holding several deity murti and framed portraits. Several figures in saffron and orange robes sit on the stage, and in the centre a seated figure in orange robes stands out as a possible a person candidate. Many devotees in white dhotis and pink or orange clothing sit on the floor in rows, some in the foreground with their backs to the camera. A video camera on a tripod records the proceedings. Prayer flags hang above the stage, and marigold garlands decorate the shrines.

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A large seated gathering of sadhus and devotees faces an ornate stage at a Kumbh camp event. On the stage, several saffron-robed sadhus sit in a row before golden decorated shrine canopies holding deity murtis garlanded with flowers. Audience members in white, saffron and orange clothing, some wearing turbans and headwraps, sit cross-legged on red and patterned mats. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge. Marigold garlands and red and orange cloth decorate the stage. The scene suggests satsang or a ceremonial address.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11 +2 copiesA large indoor gathering of saffron-robed sadhus seated on a colourful striped rug facing an elaborate golden stage. Many men wear orange or saffron robes and orange or peach turbans, while several figures in the foreground wear pale pink or peach shawls. Behind them, women in white and light clothing sit in rows. On the raised stage, robed sadhus sit in a long line before ornate gilded shrine canopies holding deity murtis, including a central figure in decorated alcove. A camera on a tripod films from the front. Strings of small flags decorate the top of the stage. No single individual's identity is established by appearance here, so the figures are described by role.2015-09-11September 12 20152015-09-12A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on striped mats in a red-curtained hall, facing an ornate stage with decorated deity murti and floral garlands. On the stage, figures in saffron and orange robes sit near the center; one robed person stands at the far right. The audience wears mostly white kurtas and dhotis, with some in orange shawls, pink shirts and white caps. Hanging orange and yellow tassels decorate the ceiling and a video screen stands at the left. Many camera operators are visible near the stage.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA large tent interior filled with seated devotees and sadhus facing a decorated raised stage at the front. The stage holds ornate silver and gold shrine canopies framing deity murtis and figures, with festive bunting strung along the top. Most attendees sit cross-legged on colourful striped woven mats, many in orange and saffron robes, others in white kurtas, with several wearing orange or yellow turbans. Two sadhus in the foreground have shaved heads and wrap-arounds, and a red-shawled figure sits in the middle rows. Some people hold water bottles and bags, and a camera operator stands at the right edge. The audience, roughly a hundred people, is seated in front of the stage as if attending a darshan or satsang.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA large crowd of seated devotees fills the foreground, many in orange and saffron robes and white kurtas, some in white caps and turbans. They face an ornate stage decorated with golden arches, pink drapery and painted deity murtis. Several saffron-robed sadhus and seated dignitaries sit in a row on the stage, one wearing a red-orange turban and another with a white beard and orange shawl. A camera on a tripod and a video camera film the proceedings, and a man in a white shirt with a black belt stands at the front of the stage. Marigold garlands and flower offerings sit along the stage edge.2015-09-12A large photograph of a seated congregation of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees on striped mats in a tent hall, facing an ornately decorated stage. Behind them, golden arched shrines frame deity murtis and figures in pink and gold, with a red-draped backdrop above. Many men wear orange and saffron turbans and robes, with some in yellow and red shawls. An empty golden throne stands at the left edge of the stage, and a camera on a tripod is visible at centre. The scene suggests a kumbh gathering with satsang, though only a rough count of visible people is possible.2015-09-11 +1 copiesLarge indoor stage event with a seated audience of devotees in white clothing facing a raised stage. Several saffron-robed sadhus sit in a row on the stage in front of ornate silver-toned shrine arches holding deity murtis, with lit oil lamps along the stage edge. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis fill the foreground, many shaved-headed or with grey hair, and cameras on tripods film the proceedings. A man in white stands at the stage side.2015-09-12 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11