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A seated row of saffron-robed sadhus on a stage with a deep red backdrop and gilded decorative pillar at left. Several wear orange or saffron turbans and robes; one in the centre-right wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a microphone, speaking. Marigold garlands and marigold flower offerings sit in silver plates on a silver-toned table in the foreground.

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September 12 20152015-09-12September 11 20152015-09-11 +3 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated assembly of saffron- and orange-robed sadhus on a stage with a red draped backdrop. In the foreground, a bald man with a yellow tilak on his forehead sits beside several white-bearded elders in orange and saffron robes. At the right, a man in a red-orange turban and a rudraksha mala, with a microphone at his face, gestures with his right hand as he speaks. Behind them, a standing man in a red and orange garment with a beaded necklace gestures toward an ornate gold throne. Marigold garlands fill brass plates set along the front edge of the platform.2015-09-11A row of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes sits on a raised dais behind marigold garlands, with a large ornate golden peetha or throne backdrop lit against a deep red curtain. The man on the far right wears a red turban, gold necklaces and a shawl draped over his bare shoulder, a figure with distinctive adornments on the same stage. Several older bearded and bald sadhus sit alongside, with tilak markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. The marigold-decorated platform and gilded arch suggest a formal assembly.2015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA row of saffron-robed sadhus sits on a stage before a draped maroon backdrop and an ornate deity murti with a silver arch, behind silver-covered low tables set with marigold garlands and offering plates. A man in a long-haired orange kurta with rudraksha and gold necklaces sits second from left, and a white-bearded man in orange with a rudraksha mala sits centre-right, speaking into a microphone. Several turbaned men in orange and red turbans and rudraksha malas sit along the row. Front-row devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge.2015-09-12A row of seated sadhus and mahatmas on a stage at a Kumbh gathering, with orange and saffron robes and turbans in red and orange. In the centre, a bearded sadhu in saffron robes and yellow forehead markings sits beside a microphone stand. Next to him, a figure in a red-orange turban and long orange garment sits with hands folded. At the right edge, a bearded man in red robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands clasped. Silver trays of marigold garlands and flower petals sit on silver-plated tables in the foreground. Behind them, ornate gold chairs and a deep red curtain frame the stage, with silver decorative pieces at the top right.2015-09-12A row of saffron-robed sadhus and religious leaders sits behind silver-trimmed low tables, each with a tray of orange marigold garlands. At center, a man in a red turban and saffron-and-gold garment with a beaded mala and a headset microphone smiles and speaks. Around him, white-bearded elders in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit attentively. At far right, a long-haired bearded sadhu in orange shawl and mala listens. Behind them, a gilded throne and draped crimson curtains frame the stage, with a brass lamp stand at right. a person: the centre figure in the red turban and microphone matches a presentation with turban, saffron-gold clothing and rudraksha mala cues, seated as a speaker among the sadhus.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA row of saffron-robed sadhus and religious leaders seated on a stage behind silver-patterned tables. Each table holds a metal plate of marigold flowers. A man in pale peach robes sits at the far left, next to a bearded man in orange with a sash. At the centre, a bald man in orange smiles behind a microphone on a stand. To his right, a man in a red turban and orange robes is seated, and further right several white-bearded sadhus in orange garments sit in a line. A red curtain and ornate gilded throne-like structure form the backdrop. A large group of people stands at the edges, indicating a formal assembly at the Kumbh Mela.2015-09-11A row of saffron-robed sadhus sits at a long table draped with silver-toned trays heaped with orange marigold flowers, at a Kumbh Mela camp. Behind them stand ornate gilded thrones framed by an arched golden backdrop against deep red tent fabric. A man in a red turban and gold beaded necklace, wearing a headset microphone, smiles at the right foreground, while bearded elders in orange and cream robes sit beside him. Several bald and white-bearded sadhus face the table with trays in front of them. a person appearance is unverified; the turban-wearing figure at right is described by role only.2015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20152015-09-12