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Photograph of a seated panel on a white-cushioned stage backdrop painted with forest and birch trees. From left: a bald saffron-robed sadhu speaks into a handheld microphone; a second bald saffron-robed priest with glasses holds a paper; a man in a grey cap and gold waistcoat over white kurta sits with hands together; a white-bearded elder in white dhoti and yellow shawl sits bare-chested with mala necklaces; a long-haired figure in rust-coloured robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits with bangled wrists; a bearded man in an orange turban and orange robe sits at the right edge. Five to six seated people are visible, with a partially visible figure at far left.

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May 20 20162016-05-20Photograph of a stage event with seated figures in front of a painted forest backdrop. Several saffron-robed sadhus sit on white chairs; one on the left holds a microphone and speaks. A bald saffron-robed man with tilak and a rudraksha mala holds a folded paper. A man in a white kurta and vest wears a cream-and-red cap. A bearded elder with long white hair and a bare chest wears white dhoti and a saffron cloth over his shoulder and beaded necklaces. A woman with dark hair and a saffron-red sari wears gold necklaces and bangles. A bearded man in orange robes sits at the right edge. Blue-green stage water is visible in the foreground.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20Photograph of a stage at a spiritual assembly, with a large blue backdrop showing a waterfall and ducks on water. Seated on white sofas are several saffron-robed sadhus and religious leaders. The bald man on the far left in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him sits another bald, orange-robed monk with glasses and a rudraksha mala. In the centre, a man in a cream waistcoat, white kurta and a patterned cap sits with legs crossed. Next to him, an elderly bare-chested man with long white hair and beard wears a white dhoti and a yellow shawl. On the far right, a figure with a dark topknot and ornate gold necklace wears red-brown robes. Several other men in white and saffron stand or sit behind them.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20Photograph of seated figures on white sofas on a stage at an outdoor mahasabha, with a large painted backdrop of a sage with a palm-leaf manuscript, elephants and seated disciples behind them. On the right, a figure with long dark hair in a bun wears a red-maroon robe, multiple gold armbands, and a garland of orange and white flowers, sitting with the hand raised near the head. Beside him, a bare-chested elder with long white beard and a white dhoti sits with a saffron cloth draped over his lap, and a man in a cream waistcoat and white kurta wears a cap. On the left, two shaven-headed monks wear saffron-orange robes. Several other seated people are visible in the background. The a person depiction cues on the right figure are not confidently established, so the appearance is uncertain.2016-05-20A photograph of a stage at a spiritual gathering with a large painted backdrop of a waterfall, forest, lake, deer and birds. Five people sit on white sofas. On the left, a bald man in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a microphone and speaks. Next to him, another bald man in orange robes and mala sits attentively. In the centre, a man in a cream vest over a white shirt and white trousers, with a small brocade cap, gestures with his hand. To his right, an older bearded man with long white hair, bare-chested, wears a white dhoti, a multi-strand ceremonial necklace, and holds an orange cloth. On the far right, a man with a dark cap and gold beaded necklaces wears a red-brown robe and sits with his hands resting on the sofa arm. Several seated people in orange are visible in the background.2016-05-20Photograph of a stage at an outdoor tent event with a painted forest-and-waterfall backdrop showing deer, monkeys and a river. Seated on white sofas in a row are several people: at left an elderly saffron-robed monk with a shaved head holds a microphone and speaks; beside him a bald monk in orange robes and dark glasses sits with hands clasped; next a man in white kurta and cap sits with a hand near his face; then a white-bearded elder in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl; a woman in a red-brown sari with a gold necklace; and at right a man with a tall orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange robe. A few other attendees sit at the edges. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so role descriptions are used.2016-05-20