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A large photograph of a seated congregation of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees on striped mats in a tent hall, facing an ornately decorated stage. Behind them, golden arched shrines frame deity murtis and figures in pink and gold, with a red-draped backdrop above. Many men wear orange and saffron turbans and robes, with some in yellow and red shawls. An empty golden throne stands at the left edge of the stage, and a camera on a tripod is visible at centre. The scene suggests a kumbh gathering with satsang, though only a rough count of visible people is possible.

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September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees faces a raised stage inside a red-curtained tent. Many attendees wear orange and yellow cloth, some with turbans, and several hold papers. On the stage, a row of ornate pink and gold shrine canopies frames deity murtis, and a line of saffron-clad figures sits behind a low altar. A seated figure in the center is partly visible among the monastic group, but the appearance is too uncertain to identify him. A trident stands at the right edge, and a camera operator is visible near the top right. Coloured bunting hangs across the top of the tent.2015-09-11A large indoor gathering of saffron-robed sadhus seated on a colourful striped rug facing an elaborate golden stage. Many men wear orange or saffron robes and orange or peach turbans, while several figures in the foreground wear pale pink or peach shawls. Behind them, women in white and light clothing sit in rows. On the raised stage, robed sadhus sit in a long line before ornate gilded shrine canopies holding deity murtis, including a central figure in decorated alcove. A camera on a tripod films from the front. Strings of small flags decorate the top of the stage. No single individual's identity is established by appearance here, so the figures are described by role.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesWide view from the back of a large hall where a dense seated crowd faces a raised stage. Many men wear saffron and orange robes, with orange, pink and white turbans and headwraps; a few older men wear white or grey clothing. They sit on colourful striped woven rugs. On the stage behind, several ornate golden shrines or pavilions with deity murtis and seated figures in orange, flanked by red and gold decorations, indicate an assembly of sadhus and mahants. Hanging triangular pennants hang at the top edge of the stage area.2015-09-11Wide view from the back of a large seated audience facing a stage at a Kumbh camp event. Dozens of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees in orange, white and peach clothing, some with orange turbans, sit cross-legged on the floor in rows. On the stage behind a red curtain, a row of seated figures in orange robes sits before decorated shrines with silver arches and painted deity murti, including figures with a blue-skinned deity and a central shrine of seated deities. A video camera on a tripod is at the right edge.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A large crowd of saffron-robed sadhus, orange-turbaned men and white-clad devotees sits facing a raised stage. On the stage, several robed seated figures in orange sit before ornate golden shrine arches framing deity murti, including a central figure with a crown and gold adornments. Red curtains and hanging flags frame the hall. A camera on a tripod sits at the front edge of the stage. The scene suggests a large gathering at a Kumbh-style assembly. No individual on the stage is clearly identifiable as a person by appearance, so the role is described as seated dignitary.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A large seated gathering of sadhus and devotees faces an ornate stage at a Kumbh camp event. On the stage, several saffron-robed sadhus sit in a row before golden decorated shrine canopies holding deity murtis garlanded with flowers. Audience members in white, saffron and orange clothing, some wearing turbans and headwraps, sit cross-legged on red and patterned mats. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge. Marigold garlands and red and orange cloth decorate the stage. The scene suggests satsang or a ceremonial address.2015-09-11