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A 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.

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A photograph of a stage at a sacred gathering with a painted backdrop of a forest waterfall, a pond, a deer and birds. Several seated sannyasis and guests sit on white sofas in orange and saffron robes, rudraksha malas and prayer beads visible. A central figure in orange holds a microphone and speaks, while others listen. A man in white kurta with a brown and gold cap sits to the right, and an elderly bearded man in white dhoti and yellow shawl sits nearby. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red turban sits at far right. Several people are visible in the background.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A photograph of a stage at a large tent event, with a painted jungle backdrop showing elephants, a tiger, deer, a waterfall and a lake. Around eight men sit on white cushioned couches, mostly dressed in saffron and orange robes and turbans typical of sadhus and sannyasis. A man in white kurta and white trousers with an orange scarf sits in the centre-right, and a white-bearded man in white dhoti with a yellow cloth sits beside him. At the far right a man wears a dark red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a black headpiece. The stage floor is white and the tent ceiling is draped in grey fabric.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 a Vaicharik Mahasabha-style gathering under a white tent. A row of seated men in saffron and orange robes sits on white sofas before a large painted backdrop of a forest, waterfall and lake with a sage figure and students. The central saffron-robed man holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him, a man in red and orange robes with a long beard sits, and a man in white kurta and vest sits to the right. At far right a figure with a long beard and bare upper body wears a yellow and white cloth, and another person in red robes with a rudraksha mala sits on the end. Several other seated men in saffron are visible. One man in the centre-left wears a saffron robe with a rudraksha mala. A visible candidate is an appearance-based match to a person but the cues are uncertain; he is seated mid-stage holding a microphone and wearing saffron robes.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 copiesA 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.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20