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Four seated sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit on gold-framed thrones with elephant-figure supports on a striped multicolour mat inside a large hall hung with marigold garlands and paper lanterns. The third from left, with a long beard and an orange turban, holds a hand near his face with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, a wide-brimmed head covering. Two large screens show a crowd walking a red-carpeted aisle. Behind the thrones, devotees sit on the floor and at barriers, some in white. The hall is decorated with colourful hanging lamps and lights.

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Four seated swamis in saffron and orange robes sit on gilded thrones with red velvet cushions on a striped multicolour mat inside a large tented hall. Golden elephant figurines rest at the base of several seats. The central figure wears a bright orange turban and a full dark beard, with a hand raised near his face. Strings of coloured tassels and hanging lamps decorate the ceiling, and large screens show a crowd on a stepped path. Devotees are seated behind a metal barrier, and a cameraman stands at the right. a person is seated on the third throne from the left, identifiable by the orange turban and saffron robes; the other seated figures are swamis and attendants.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Three men in saffron-orange robes sit on ornate gilded thrones with golden elephant footrests on a striped multicolour rug at an indoor satsang hall. The man on the right wears an orange turban and has a full dark beard and bare feet, and appears to be the a person given the turban, saffron robe and central seated placement. The man in the centre, with a dark beard and glasses, sits with a hand near his face, and the elderly white-bearded man on the left wears orange robes. Behind a black railing, devotees and attendees sit on the floor, and two large screens above show a seated figure. Hanging lanterns decorate the ceiling.2016-12-22December 12 20162016-12-12Three seated men in orange-saffron robes sit on ornate gold thrones decorated with carved lion heads and lion figurines, on a striped multicoloured mat. The middle figure has a long white beard and wears an orange shawl with beads; the figure on the left wears an orange shawl and glasses; the figure on the right has his arms folded and a dark beard. Behind a metal railing, devotees in saffron, yellow and red clothing sit and stand with hands folded in prayer, and a large screen above shows a decorated deity image with garlands. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the seated figures are described by role. Visible devotees in the background include a woman in a white head covering.2016-12-22Four sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones on a colourful striped rug inside a large hall hung with orange lanterns. The central figure wears an orange turban and a full dark beard, with his hand extended toward the rug; the others sit on either side, one with white hair and glasses, one with a hand near his face, and one with white hair and a white beard. Two large screens behind show a bearded man in a red turban garlanded with flowers. Seated devotees in white clothes and a few standing attendees are visible in the background, along with a camera on a tripod. The setting resembles a satsang or pada puja gathering.2016-12-22A stage event with four seated religious leaders on gold-and-lion thrones beneath decorative umbrellas. The central figure wears an orange-brown turban, a brown robe and a gold necklace with rudraksha malas, smiling while seated behind a microphone stand. To his left, an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes and a rudraksha mala wears headphones. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes sits beside a man in red robes. A painted backdrop of a deity figure hangs behind them, and water bottles sit on the red carpeted dais. The centre figure has distinctive turban, malas and gold adornment cues, so he is described as a person.2016-10-16December 21 20162016-12-21A crowded procession walks along a red-carpeted lane under a tented pavilion hung with colourful banners, parasols and decorated poles. Three saffron-robed figures lead the way: in front, a man wears an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala; beside him, a monk in orange robes walks barefoot; at the right, an elder with a long white beard wears an orange shawl. Men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and beaded necklaces, some carrying flags, follow in the crowd. A decorated deity murti and an ornate shrine are visible at the right, with a metal railing separating the walkway from onlookers.2016-05-04December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21January 05 20182018-01-05