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A photograph of a formal assembly hall with a long white-draped table where several saffron-robed sannyasis sit behind microphones. Seated at the centre, a man in white kurta with a saffron-striped shawl writes or handles papers. Another saffron-robed seated figure with a long white beard sits to the right on a white chair. Standing devotees and staff in white and light shirts surround the stage. A row of potted plants and tall flower garlands decorate the front and sides. Red carpets and ornate arched wooden panels frame the hall.

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Wide view of a large hall set for a Hindu Dharma Acharya gathering, with a maroon carpeted stage and rows of seated saffron-robed sannyasis and attendees facing it. A man in a yellow robe stands at the far end of the stage near a decorated arched backdrop, and a brass oil lamp rests on the carpet in front. Garlands of marigolds and green foliage line the stage edges. White-clad seated figures and cameras with monitors are at the front, and a white-shirted attendant stands at the right. Overhead, white draped fabric and a banner surround the hall.2008-02-11Outdoor stage event with a row of seated saffron-clad sannyasis on golden chairs before a dark draped backdrop hung with marigold garlands. At centre a white-bearded elder in orange robes sits on an ornate red throne, flanked by orange-robed monks. Further right, a woman in an orange sari with a red-and-saffron head covering and beaded necklaces sits beside a monk in pale saffron cloth. On the left, a figure with long dark hair wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala. A white-clothed table with a white cloth stands in front of the dais, and yellow marigold garlands drape the lower platform edge. Several standing and seated attendees in white shirts and dhotis are visible behind.2007-08-09September 11 20152015-09-11 +3 copiesAugust 09 20072007-08-09September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA stage ceremony with saffron-robed sannyasis seated in red-cushioned wooden chairs before a purple drape hung with marigold garlands. At centre-right, a white-bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits beside a red and white ornate throne, holding papers. Next to him, a bearded man in orange holds a microphone. Further left, several men in orange robes and orange turbans sit in a row, one with long curly hair and a shawl, and a bearded man in an orange turban sits at the far right. A white pink-draped table lies in front, with marigold garlands along the blue stage edge. Several men in white shirts stand at the back.2007-08-09February 02 20072007-02-02August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor stage ceremony with a purple draped backdrop hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several seated figures wear saffron-orange robes. On the left, a man with voluminous curly black hair wears a saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, seated beside another figure in saffron with a long braid. Center, a man in orange with a bare chest and gold chain sits beside a bearded man in orange. At right, a bald elder in saffron and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a red and white ornate throne chair. A standing man in orange with a raised hand stands behind the group. A white draped table sits in front of them, and men in white shirts watch from the back of the stage.2007-08-09September 11 20152015-09-11A 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.2015-09-12December 30 20092009-12-30