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A seated row of saffron-robed sadhus and priests sits on a striped woven mat before an elaborate golden stage. Behind them stands a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, Shiva holding a trident, flanked by gilded arches, kalasha-topped pillars and brass lamps. Each seated man has a low gilded stand with marigold garlands and offerings in front. The central seated figure wears a red-and-saffron turban, orange robes and a large gold pendant, with one hand raised. Others wear red, orange and cream shawls, rudraksha malas and white beards.

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September 17 20152015-09-17September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated assembly of saffron-robed sadhus on a stage at a festival setting, in front of a large gilded arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne with a trident and a kalasha-topped canopy. Eight men sit in a row behind silver offering trays with marigolds; the central figure wears a red turban and orange robes and a red-and-saffron robed sadhu sits to his right. Striped floor rug, golden pillars and a tent ceiling complete the scene.2015-09-17September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11September 17 20152015-09-17 +2 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11Photograph of a stage at a Kumbh Mela event with a decorated golden canopy and ornate arches. Behind the performers stand a deity murti with a trident and a seated figure with a crown and garland, flanked by shrine figures in marigold garlands. Five men sit on the stage: four wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, and one in a red turban and red-saffron garment sits on a golden throne-like seat with a white garland. The central man in the red turban and deep red garment gestures while speaking, with marigold-filled plates in front of each seated figure on silver stools. a person is the seated man in the red turban, wearing rudraksha beads and gold ornaments, seated on the golden throne with the saffron-robed sannyasis around him.2015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +2 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copies