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A photograph inside a saffron and orange tented pavilion at an outdoor event. A bearded elder in pale peach robes and a matching turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl with hands joined in respect stands near the throne, and a man in orange robes and slippers sits on a cushioned seat. On the right, a young man with a saffron turban, rudraksha beads and gold necklace sits on a red-and-purple mat. A standing man in a grey vest and peach dhoti with a rudraksha mala speaks at a second microphone at left. Decorative fabric banners with embroidered emblems hang behind them.

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February 11 20132013-02-11February 11 20132013-02-11A tent interior with orange and cream draped fabric and a pennant bearing a floral emblem. On the left, a bearded man in pale pink robes and a pink turban speaks into a handheld microphone while seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions. Beside him, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a brown armchair. To the right, a figure in orange with a turban, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklace sits on an orange cushioned seat, with bald monastics in orange seated nearby. A small child in white stands behind, and a red-and-purple carpet covers the floor.2013-02-11Photograph of a ceremonial tent with orange and red drapes and a gilded throne. A bearded man in a pale pink robe and a pink turban sits on a red-cushioned gold throne at centre. Beside him a man in a white vest over pale kurta stands. On the left an orange-robed, white-bearded elder with a marigold garland sits near a microphone. Right-side seated men wear saffron robes and orange turbans; one holds a rudraksha mala. Behind a gilded lion-armed throne, a standing figure in red robes raises hands in namaskar. Brass tridents and a flag with a painted emblem appear.2013-02-11Photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbhapuri ashram gathering. In the foreground, a bearded man with long grey hair, a yellow tilak on his forehead, rudraksha beads and a saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat. Beside him a man in a white embroidered vest and orange turban stands with palms joined, and a bearded man in a pink turban and pale pink robe sits with hands raised, holding a microphone. Seated devotees in orange and saffron robes, some with rudraksha malas, sit on striped mats in the background, and a man in an orange robe sits at the right edge. Audio equipment and a banner with decorative fabric hang in the tent.2013-02-11A tent interior with orange and yellow draped fabric, where a bearded elder in a pale pink robe and pink turban speaks into a microphone while seated on an ornate carved wooden throne with red cushions. Beside him stands a man in a light grey vest and orange turban. In the foreground on the left, a figure with long dark hair and an orange robe sits with his back partly turned, wearing beaded necklaces. Seated on the right are several saffron-robed sannyasis and men in orange and red garments with rudraksha malas, some with shaved heads, sitting on colourful striped mats. Ornate wooden seats and a small carved stool are in front of the throne.2013-02-11A tent interior with orange and pink draped fabric during a gathering of seated sadhus and devotees. On the left, an older bearded man with long grey hair wears orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated on an ornate gold chair. Beside him, a man in a white-and-grey vest over pale cream kurta stands near a gold-and-red throne. An older white-bearded sadhu in a light pink robe and pink turban sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, holding a small object. To the right, saffron-robed monks sit on low orange seats, one in an orange turban and another with folded hands. A decorated kalasha-like ceremonial structure and an orange-and-yellow pennant appear in the background, with a red-and-brown striped mat on the floor.2013-02-11Photograph inside an orange-draped tent at Kumbhapuri during a gathering of sadhus. On the left, a bearded sadhu in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a forehead tilak sits on an ornate gold-and-red chair. Beside him, a man in a white embroidered vest and turban stands near a standing microphone. In the centre, a white-bearded elder in pale pink robes and a pink turban holds a microphone and speaks. Seated on the right, saffron-robed sadhus with rudraksha malas listen on striped mats, and a man in orange sits near a table with equipment. a person cue is absent here: the figures are not shown with the required distinctive presentation cues, so no identification is made.2013-02-11A photograph of a seated assembly under an orange and white tent at a festival stage. Left foreground, a bearded elder in saffron-orange robes and a yellow marigold garland sits on an ornate gold throne. Behind him, a figure with a red-and-gold ornate garment sits on a gold throne with hands joined. Center, a man in a light grey vest over a cream kurta stands at a microphone stand. Beside him, a white-bearded elder in a pale pink shawl sits on a red-cushioned gold throne. To the right, a man in an orange shawl with hands folded in namaste speaks near the microphone, with saffron-robed sadhus seated beside him and a man in an orange turban and rudraksha mala at right. Red and purple woven rugs cover the floor, and a decorated banner hangs at upper right.2013-02-11A tented satsang gathering with orange and pink drapes. In the foreground a bearded man with long grey-white hair wears a saffron-orange robe and beaded necklaces, seated on an ornate gold throne. Beside him a man in a white vest over cream kurta and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne. A bearded man in a white turban and pink-white robes speaks into a microphone on a stand, seated on a gold-and-red throne. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees sit on striped rugs behind, one holding papers, and a woman in red and gold sits on a gold throne at the back.2013-02-11February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph inside a tent with orange, yellow and white draped fabric and a gilded ornate throne. On the left, a long-haired, white-bearded sadhu in saffron robes sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded, wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Beside him a man in a pale grey vest and cream kurta stands near a second gold throne occupied by a white-bearded elder in pink-white robes and a pink turban. Behind them, several saffron-clad sadhus sit on cushions and floor mats, one with a rudraksha mala and orange turban. A trident and a brass pot stand near the thrones, and a gilded deity-like carving is visible in the back. Seven or so people visible.2013-02-11