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A large outdoor gathering of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated on red tiered steps. A central figure stands holding a tall ornate umbrella with a blue fringed canopy, beside a second decorated parasol. A seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a raised ornate seat with a trident-marked backrest, as a standing attendant in orange holds the parasol. Musicians with drums and cymbals sit at the top left. Many people in orange and red robes, some with shaved heads, sit with palms pressed together in devotion. Two standing fans and a metal mesh fence appear in the background.

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October 04 20142014-10-04Outdoor photograph of a large group of saffron-robed devotees and sannyasis seated on tiered red steps beside a pool, many with raised hands. A central figure in a saffron robe stands beside a raised throne-like seat holding a seated figure in orange and gold, shaded by a blue-and-orange parasol and a red umbrella. Two people in red and orange robes stand at the lower steps behind a camera on a tripod, filming the assembly. Some women in white saris sit at the right edge. Tall white poles and a railing run along the top of the steps.2014-10-04March 10 20132013-03-10Large outdoor photo of a crowd of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated on red stone steps, hands raised in greeting or blessing. Many wear orange cloth, rudraksha malas and vibhuti. At centre, a figure seated on a raised platform under a large golden-fringed parasol wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a decorated deity murti and a yellow-draped palanquin-style shrine beside a second ornate parasol at right. Metal vessels sit near the steps, and a plain white sky is above.2013-03-10October 11 20162016-10-11A large group of saffron and orange clad sannyasis and devotees sit in tiered rows on red stone steps beside still water, many with palms pressed together in greeting. A seated figure in the centre wears a long dark-red robe with rudraksha malas and sits beneath a large golden parasol. Behind and to the left, trishula staffs stand upright among the crowd. On the right, a shrine-like altar with a gold frame holds deity images decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, with a yellow cloth draped below.2013-03-10A large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and female devotees sits in tiered rows on red stone steps beside water, many raising their hands in greeting. A seated central figure with long dark hair, rudraksha beads and an orange cloth sits beneath a golden-fringed umbrella on a white-draped seat; a person candidate. A golden ornate canopy on the right frames a deity murti decorated with garlands in red and orange. Trishula staffs stand among the seated group, and a blue-and-red umbrella shades the right side.2013-03-10Outdoor satsang on red stone steps with many women and girls in orange and saffron saris seated in rows. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-brown robe, sits on a cushioned seat beneath a multicoloured parasol, with a white bolster and a floral offering arranged before him. A standing woman in a rust-red sari at left gestures toward him. Several multicoloured parasols and red flags stand along the stairs, with a few white-clad onlookers in the background.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11Large outdoor group photo of many saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated on red-painted tiered steps beside a still water tank. A central figure in a red-brown robe stands beneath a blue and orange parasol near a seated figure in a white and red garment on a raised ornate peetha or seat. Several drummers in orange sit at the upper left with drums. Women in orange saris and white garments sit on the right side, some with hands folded. A violet logo appears at the upper left corner.2014-10-04A large group of saffron-robed monks and devotees sit in tiers on red stone ghat steps beside still water, many with palms pressed together in greeting or prayer. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing orange clothing and rudraksha beads, sits on a raised white seat beneath a large yellow umbrella, with trishul staffs standing behind. To the right, a decorated golden arch frames an altar with a deity murti garlanded in red and orange flowers, and yellow cloth draped below. Some participants in front wear white or pale dress and rudraksha malas. The setting appears to be an outdoor riverside gathering. a person cues: long dark hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads on the seated central figure.2013-03-10October 04 20142014-10-04