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A large crowd of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees sits on colourful rugs under an orange-and-white striped tent at a meeting. Pink and maroon ornate parasols with beaded fringes are held up above a central figure in an orange robe and orange turban standing with hands joined, while a man in saffron attire stands nearby. Men in white kurtas and dhotis, a woman in a white sari, and a seated man in a white robe with gold trim are among the attendees. Marigold garlands lie in the foreground, and a white-clad man holds a staff with a cloth wrapped around it at the left edge.

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Crowded outdoor tent event under red, orange and yellow striped canopy. Saffron-robed sadhus and monks sit on a patterned carpet with a red cloth; a central orange-robed figure stands holding an object while others sit around. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand at right holding ornate pink and red parasols with silver fringe. Devotees in white and orange clothing, one man in a turban, and a woman in a pale floral sari stand in the background. Marigold flowers lie at lower right. Many people wearing orange, white and checked shirts crowd the scene, with cameras visible.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A photo of a large outdoor tent canopy with red, yellow and orange patterned fabric, where many saffron-robed sadhus sit on carpets and rugs. In the foreground, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe, a red turban, a gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha mala sits on a red and navy patterned carpet, while a sadhu in orange with a yellow marigold garland sits at the lower right. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and beaded necklaces stand near a yellow ceremonial umbrella and a long white yak-tail chamara. A bearded man in a white kurta and yellow turban stands at the right. Several people appear to be assembled for a formal gathering of sannyasis.2016-04-18A photograph of a large outdoor gathering under a canopy of red, orange and yellow fabric. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red turban, a gold necklace and mala beads sits cross-legged on a rich red and blue patterned carpet, hands resting in his lap. Beside and behind him, several saffron-robed sannyasis sit with garlands of marigolds. A bald man in white ceremonial dress and a gold-bordered dhoti stands at right holding a yellow ceremonial fan-like object, and a bearded man in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands further right. A yellow umbrella-shaped canopy hangs above the group, and a crowd of saffron-clad monks and devotees fills the background.2016-04-18Outdoor photo under a canopy of yellow and red draped cloth at an Ujjain gathering of saffron-clad sadhus and devotees. In the foreground, a long-haired man in orange clothing, a red turban, a gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits cross-legged on a red and patterned carpet, with a yellow-robed woman in a marigold garland beside him. Around them, sadhus in orange and white sit and stand, and a man in white dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl holds a ceremonial staff topped with a trident. Marigold garlands and a red cushion appear nearby, and a mixed group of seated and standing people fills the background.2016-04-18 +1 copiesA large gathering of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees sits on floor mats and cushions beneath an orange-and-white canopy supported by orange poles, at what appears to be a Kumbh Mela camp. In the centre, a group of seated saints wears orange and saffron robes, several with turbans and ornate necklaces; one bearded man in a saffron turban sits near a flower garland. A bare-chested man with a shawl sits at the right of the central platform. Surrounding them, many devotees in orange, white and pink clothing sit close together, some holding phones, and a few wear pink and red headcloths. The mood is one of attentive satsang, with crowded seating filling the foreground and sides of the tent.2016-04-23A large seated gathering in an orange and gold draped tent hall at a Shuddhadvaitam camp in Ujjain. Many devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on carpets, with several in white garments. In the foreground, a figure holds a tall silver trident-staff, and a wall picture of a deity hangs above the assembly, decorated with garlands and green foliage. The scene suggests an initiation or satsang gathering.2016-05-06A photograph inside a red and white striped tent at a religious gathering. Seated centrally on a patterned carpet is a bearded man in a red-brown robe with a heavy gold necklace and an orange turban, flanked by saffron-robed sadhus. To his right, a bald man in saffron robes and a gold necklace sits with his hands clasped. A pink umbrella with crystal fringe is held above the group, and trident-topped staffs stand nearby. Many standing and seated men in orange, white and checked shirts watch. A camera operator is visible at the lower left.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18 +1 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of an outdoor tented gathering with a pink canopy umbrella held over seated saffron-robed sadhus on a patterned carpet. A bearded elder in orange with spectacles sits at left with a crossed-stick staff at right. A central seated figure wears a red turban, rust-brown robes and gold necklaces, with a pink-turbaned monk in orange facing him. Standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders hold a silver trident and the umbrella, and many onlookers stand behind in the crowd. The page title refers to an Ujjain Aadheenam meeting with Mahanirvani Akhada, but no readable name is visible on the scene itself.2016-04-18