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Photograph of a group of saffron-robed sadhus walking through a pink and yellow ceremonial archway at an event. In the foreground, a bearded elder with white hair and a red tilak wears an orange shawl. Beside him, a man in an orange-saffron head wrap and glasses wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala. Another bald elder in orange robes walks behind them, and a bald man in glasses wears an orange robe with a dark bead necklace at right. A man in a light shirt with dark curly hair stands among them. Several people in red and blue clothing crowd at left, some raising mobile phones. A partial banner reading a Hindi phrase hangs in the background.

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May 04 20162016-05-04May 06 20162016-05-06A photograph of saffron-robed sannyasis walking through a crowd outdoors in front of a red and green striped tent backdrop. In the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears an orange shawl and gestures with one hand. Beside him, an older white-bearded man in an orange robe, with a gold necklace and a red bindi on his forehead, walks slowly with his eyes lowered. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis and a man in a checked cap move through the crowd.2007-08-09Photograph of saffron-robed sadhus entering a doorway in a cream-walled hall with ceiling fans. At left, a bearded elder with long grey hair and an orange shawl raises one hand in blessing, wearing a red rudraksha mala. Beside him a turbaned attendant in orange stands. In the centre, a shaved-headed young man in white clothing with a yellow tilak on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala is bowing. To the right, a white-bearded sadhu in orange robes and a red turban wears a large white and beaded mala. Further right, several women in orange saris and glasses follow, and a man in an orange turban stands at the lower right. Lower foreground shows the heads of other devotees.2016-04-21A photograph of a crowded outdoor event with a red and yellow geometric canopy behind. At centre, a bald, white-bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a red bindi and a gold necklace walks forward with his hands extended, appearing to greet the crowd. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl with a shaved head and a red-robed priest with a rudraksha mala, a vertical tilak and a gold necklace walk alongside. A man in an orange turban stands at upper right, and a cameraman with a video camera stands at left. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis fill the background.2007-08-09May 04 20162016-05-04A crowded tent interior decorated with red and yellow draped fabric and a green leafy garland strung across the ceiling. Several saffron-robed sadhus in orange and white clothing, some wearing orange turbans and rudraksha malas, press forward to greet one another, clasping hands. Several have yellow-orange tilak marks on their foreheads, and one elder with a long white beard and round spectacles stands at center. A tall figure at right with long grey dreadlocks and a long beard, dressed in orange, extends his hand. Some onlookers stand behind in the background.2016-05-06A photograph at a crowded religious fair with red carpet and colourful pennants overhead. A bearded elder in a long-sleeved orange robe and flowing white hair stands at a metal barrier on the right, one hand on the rail. Beside him, a man in an orange saffron robe with a brown wrap gestures while speaking to a man in an orange robe and orange turban on the left. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded mala necklaces stand at left. Display panels with photographs and red banners line the background.2016-05-04September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowd of saffron-robed sannyasis and men in white walking out through a doorway in an orange brick wall. In the foreground an older bearded sannyasi with a white beard and a red tilak mark on his forehead wears an orange robe and walks at the centre. Beside him a man with a topknot and a long dark beard wears a red robe and white-painted tilak markings. Behind them, a man in white clothes and an orange shawl with grey hair and glasses walks among others in orange robes. Several more people are partly visible at the edges, including a bald man and a grey-bearded elder.2009-12-30February 12 20132013-02-12Night-time photograph at an open doorway with string lights overhead and a crowd and vehicles beyond. An elderly sadhu with long white hair and a full white beard, wearing an orange shawl and a red-and-white beaded mala, stands at the threshold. Beside him a man in orange robes and layered gold-toned necklaces gestures with one hand toward the doorway. On the left edge, a person in white with a gold garland is partially visible. Orange tents and onlookers in the background suggest an outdoor religious gathering.2016-04-21