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A photograph of a seated panel on a stage at an outdoor Vaicharik Mahasabha event. A row of white cushioned sofas sits before a large painted backdrop of a lake with a waterfall and ducks. From left, a bearded man in red and orange robes sits; next, a shaved-headed man in orange holds a microphone and speaks; beside him another shaved-headed man in orange robes with rudraksha mala sits; then a man in a cream waistcoat, white trousers and an orange turban sits; next to him a bare-chested elderly man with long white hair and beard wears a white dhoti and a gold necklace; at the far right a figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange robe and yellow beaded necklace. Other seated people in saffron robes fill the background.

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Photograph of a seated row of religious figures on white sofas before a large backdrop of a blue lake, waterfall and ducks. A man in an orange robe with a microphone and rudraksha mala speaks at left-centre, while a bald man in orange robes and beads sits beside him. A man in a cream nehru jacket with a dark cap sits centre-right, and a bare-chested elderly man with a white beard and white dhoti sits at right. A figure at far right wears a dark red robe, long beads and a tall black hair bun. Several other seated and standing people in saffron, white and red garments are visible behind the row, and a stage edge is in the foreground.2016-05-20Photograph of a stage event with a painted backdrop of a waterfall, a lake and ducks. Seated on white sofas in a row are several people: at far left an older man in orange robes with a beaded necklace; next a bald man in orange robes with a mala; a man in white kurta with a yellow vest and a maroon embroidered cap; an elderly bearded man with white hair, bare-chested and wrapped in a white cloth, holding a yellow object; and at far right a man with a dark turban and a rust-red robe with gold bracelets and a yellow-beaded garland, gesturing as he speaks. Others in white and orange sit behind them.2016-05-20Photograph 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.2016-05-20Photograph 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.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A stage event with a large painted backdrop of a blue lake with ducks. Several people sit on white sofas with red and gold cushions. On the far right, a person in a rust-orange robe, with a tall black head covering, a yellow-beaded necklace and gold bangles, speaks into a microphone on a stand. Beside them, a bearded elder with long white hair and a white cloth wears a yellow shawl and sits with hands clasped. Next to him, a man in a cream vest and white trousers wears a patterned cap. Two saffron-robed men sit at the left, one bald and one with a beaded necklace. Additional seated people in white and orange clothing appear behind and at the edges.2016-05-20A photograph of a stage at a religious gathering with white sofas set before a painted backdrop of a waterfall, lake, deer and monkeys in a forest. Several saffron-clad sannyasis sit in a row. The seated figures include a man with long grey hair and a long beard in orange robes on the far left, a bearded man in red and orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and an older man in orange robes at the centre who holds a microphone while speaking. Beside him sits another orange-robed monk, then a man in white kurta with a brown vest and a cap, and an elderly bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a saffron shawl. On the right, a person in orange with a beaded necklace sits beside a man in a bright orange turban and robes. Further people sit in the background. The scene shows a seated panel of spiritual leaders during an address.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A photograph of a seated row of saffron-robed sadhus and spiritual leaders on white cushioned sofas on a raised white stage, in front of a large painted backdrop of a forest waterfall, a lake and deer. On the left, a bearded man in orange robes and rudraksha mala smiles; next to him a long-haired bearded man wears a red-orange shawl. In the centre, a bald saffron-robed man holds a handheld microphone while speaking, beside another bald man in orange robes with hands folded. Further right, a man in white kurta and a turbaned man in red-orange sit beside a white-bearded elder in orange with a shawl, and a figure in red-orange with a garland and rudraksha mala. The scene appears to be a Vaicharik Mahasabha gathering; several people are visible, and the far-right figure wears an orange turban. a person's appearance is uncertain among the seated saffron-clad figures.2016-05-20A photograph of a stage at an outdoor sabha, with a painted backdrop of a red deer and fawn beside a lake with ducks and pine trees. Seated on white sofas, a man with long wild hair and orange robes and rudraksha malas on the far left gestures while speaking. Next to him, a bald saffron-robed sadhu holds a microphone, and another orange-robed monk sits beside him. A man in a beige vest and white kurta with a patterned cap sits in the middle, and a bearded elderly sadhu with long white hair, bare-chested, wears a white dhoti with a yellow cloth draped on his lap and a beaded necklace. On the far right a woman with a tall dark hairstyle wears an orange sari and garlands. Several people are seated behind them on the stage.2016-05-20A photograph of a seated panel on a white-draped stage in front of a painted backdrop of a waterfall, lake, forest and deer. On the far left, a bald man in orange robes speaks into a microphone. Beside him, a bald monk in orange robes sits with hands folded. In the centre, a man in a cream vest, white kurta and maroon-and-gold turban sits on a white sofa. Next, a bearded elderly man with long white hair, bare-chested with a yellow sash, sits in a red chair. To his right, a figure with long dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and orange-red clothing smiles, and beyond them a bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange robes, with rudraksha beads, sits beside another person in orange. Several people in orange and saffron stand or sit at the edges of the stage.2016-05-20Photograph of a seated group on a stage at an event, with a painted backdrop of a forest lake showing a deer, rabbits, a monkey and ducks on water. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on white cushioned sofas. A bearded man on the far left wears an orange-red wrap with rudraksha beads and gestures with his hand. Next to him, bald monks in orange robes sit side by side. A man in a white kurta and a small patterned cap sits in the middle. A bare-chested bearded elder in a white shawl and yellow cloth with a long white beard sits to the right. Further right, a person with an ornate headdress, red-orange robes and gold and bead necklaces sits beside a man in a tall orange turban and rudraksha mala. Other attendees in orange sit at the edges, and a blue draped stage edge is in the foreground.2016-05-20 +1 copies