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A photograph of a large open-air assembly where many seated sadhus in orange and saffron robes sit on colourful striped mats. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange-and-brown turban walks forward holding a red cloth-draped object, followed by a girl in a teal and white outfit and a young boy in a cream waistcoat and red dhoti. A standing attendant in red robes and a red turban with a blue sash holds a tall silver staff, while another in orange holds a large gold-and-red embroidered parasol overhead. Several sadhus and attendants stand in the background, and pillars and a white canopy frame the hall. Several people are visible in the scene, and at least one standing figure appears in a long dark-brown outfit.

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September 17 20152015-09-17Inside a covered pavilion, a procession moves down a striped mat aisle between seated saffron-robed sadhus. At the front, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a saffron head covering walks with hands folded in front; a young girl in white and a red-turbaned attendant in red and gold with a blue sash follow closely. An ornate gold-fringed canopy umbrella is held overhead, and attendants in white dhotis and orange cloth stand behind with drums and a long staff. Brass lamp stands and a kalasha-like vessel sit at the left edge, and a seated figure in orange and red beads appears in the upper left.2015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17A large outdoor tent with a red, yellow and white patterned canopy hangs overhead. Many saffron-robed sadhus and devotees sit on carpets and rugs in an assembly. In the foreground, a seated woman in an orange robe with a yellow-and-white flower garland sits on a red and navy carpet, and a man in red-brown robes sits beside her. On the right, a bald man in orange robes with garlands stands near a tall gold-topped umbrella, and a man in a white dhoti and red shawl holds a silver staff. Golden parasols shade the gathering, and a photographer stands at left.2016-04-18A photograph inside a red and white striped tent at a religious gathering. Seated centrally on a patterned carpet is a bearded man in a red-brown robe with a heavy gold necklace and an orange turban, flanked by saffron-robed sadhus. To his right, a bald man in saffron robes and a gold necklace sits with his hands clasped. A pink umbrella with crystal fringe is held above the group, and trident-topped staffs stand nearby. Many standing and seated men in orange, white and checked shirts watch. A camera operator is visible at the lower left.2016-04-18A 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 copiesApril 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a canopy of yellow, orange and red striped fabric with mirrored ornaments and fringed parasols. Seated along a red and blue patterned rug, several sadhus in saffron and orange robes wear marigold garlands, and a woman in front has an orange head wrap and a flower garland. Standing at right, two attendants wear white dhotis with gold borders and gold bangles, and a silver staff rests against the canopy pole.2016-04-18April 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.2016-04-18Outdoor 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 20162016-04-18