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A photograph of a seated saffron-robed sadhu on a floral-patterned sheet in a tent, speaking with a bare-chested sadhu wearing an orange turban and a thick golden-brown rudraksha-style mala across his shoulders. The seated man in center wears an orange shawl, orange clothing, orange tilak, dark-rimmed glasses and a full beard; his hands rest in his lap and he holds a small phone-like object. Beside him sit other saffron-robed men, one with a grey beard in white and orange clothes, and a bearded man in orange behind. Standing behind them are men in white and pink shirts, some holding papers, and a uniformed police officer at the left edge. Items on the sheet include a small notebook and a white object with a pen-like tool.

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A tented gathering at an outdoor event where a white-bearded elderly sadhu in saffron robes with a marigold garland sits on a striped cot, bending forward before a metal tray. Beside him, a man with a long beard, orange robes, a forehead tilak and a mala stands ready with a phone in hand. On the right, a bald monk in rust-red robes wears a large rudraksha mala with golden beads. Behind them, standing devotees in orange and white clothing, a man in a yellow shirt with a lanyard, and a man in a pink-and-white striped shirt watch the scene. A woman in a bright patterned shawl is at the left edge. A visible ritual tray suggests puja offerings.2016-05-13September 15 20152015-09-15 +2 copiesA photograph inside a shaded tent at the Kumbh Mela, with a large white banner above reading a Hindi-language name for Shri Harichandra Puri Ji Maharaj. A saffron-robed sadhu wearing a yellow turban sits on a bed covered with a red-and-white checked sheet, beside a woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala, who sits with her hands clasped. Several men in orange and saffron robes sit around on the floor or stand, including one in an orange vest and one with curly hair. A small framed portrait sits on a chair, a red canopy trimmed with marigold garlands hangs behind, and a pair of white slippers rests on a blue rug in front.2013-02-15A seated gathering on a stage decorated with gold thrones carved with lion heads and a gold-and-red backdrop of deity murtis. At left, a man in saffron robes and an orange turban holds a microphone and gestures while speaking to the group. Beside him, a white-haired man in saffron with a green shawl sits on a gold throne. Several people in white dhotis and shawls sit on the floor at lower right, some holding microphones, and a camera is visible in the foreground.2017-03-18February 11 20132013-02-11December 30 20092009-12-30Photo taken inside a tent with white and red walls decorated with orange marigold garlands. A man in the centre wears an orange-saffron turban, orange dhoti-style wrap, and a long brown rudraksha-style mala, with hands raised in namaste and a wide smile. Behind him, a bearded sadhu in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on a yellow-cushioned seat before a low brass-and-gold puja table with flowers and offerings. Another bearded man in orange sits at right with palms joined, and a bearded sadhu in orange stands at far left with a bead necklace. Ritual setting consistent with a satsang or puja gathering.2016-05-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban, a long rudraksha mala and a bead necklace sits on a golden throne with red velvet cushions, smiling and holding a small book or card. Beside him a standing attendant in orange robes and a bead necklace holds a silver staff. Around the dais, older men sit on the floor and on a bench, including one in a light pastel kurta with a walking cane, another in a lavender vest with a red lanyard, and a bald man in a mustard shirt. A gilded lion-shaped figure rests on the dais, and framed painted panels of deities hang on the wall behind.2016-04-26February 15 20132013-02-15A large tent interior at a Kumbh camp with a long red carpet running down the center and rows of seated sadhus on both sides. Most wear saffron and orange robes, many with long beards, rudraksha malas and tilaks. A standing man in a saffron dhoti and a man in an orange turban and red vest stand among the rows. Hanging red and maroon drapes and striped fabric decorate the tent ceiling.2015-09-10 +2 copiesMay 13 20162016-05-13April 23 20162016-04-23