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A large tent with yellow and orange patterned canopy hangs above a crowded gathering of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated and standing on rugs. In the centre, a bearded elder in orange robes and an orange turban sits with hands folded, while a devotee in orange bends forward at his feet. A yellow umbrella and a trident-topped staff are visible. A woman in orange with a yellow garland sits at left with palms pressed together. Men in white dhotis and orange garlands stand behind, and a bearded man in orange shawl stands at right. The scene resembles a ritual reception or padapuja at a sadhu gathering.

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April 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.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18 +1 copiesApril 22 20162016-04-22A 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 gathering under a colourful canopy of red and yellow fabric with a decorated umbrella at left. Several saints in orange and saffron robes sit on a patterned carpet; two elderly sadhus with long white beards wear yellow and orange garlands. A bald man in a red-orange robe with a gold necklace sits cross-legged with hands folded, beside a seated figure in an orange turban and heavy gold-beaded necklaces. Standing attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls hold silver tridents and a staff near the front, while a man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands centrally. Several women in red and orange saris and gold jewellery sit nearby, and a trident is raised at right.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy of yellow and red patterned cloth. In the foreground, a seated sadhu in saffron robes and a long braided hairstyle wears a crown-like red turban and garlands of gold necklaces and bangles, sitting on a red and floral carpet with a tiger-striped cloth beneath. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in saffron sits with a garland. Behind them, a row of saffron-clad sadhus sit on carpets, some with marigold garlands, and a standing attendant in white dhoti with gold necklaces holds a long red-and-gold staff. Ornate umbrellas and a white-robed attendant holding a silver ceremonial vessel stand nearby, and a man in a yellow shawl at left raises a camera.2016-04-18 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13