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A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering in a tent-like setting with gold and orange drapes behind. In the centre, a smiling man in a maroon-and-gold robe with a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant claps his hands while facing a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red flower garland. To the right, a shaved-headed man in a maroon robe with a white forehead mark and beads stands smiling, and another shaved-headed man in orange robes is on the left. Several other saffron-clad sadhus and attendants stand around. a person cues: the centre figure in the maroon-and-gold robe and turban wears a rudraksha mala and gold pendant, but identity remains uncertain from appearance.

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September 10 20152015-09-10A photograph inside a white and orange tented pavilion shows a crowd of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees. At the centre, a smiling man wearing a deep red turban with a gold crest, a red-brown silk garment, layered gold necklaces and bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A bearded man on the left in pale peach robes and rudraksha beads smiles toward him, and a shaved-headed younger man in orange with a gold necklace stands at right. Several others in orange and maroon wear tripundra marks and malas. The centre figure shows cues of the a person candidate, presented with turban, ornate gold adornments and namaste, while the event page indicates he is not present. Printed text on the photo reads a copyright and source credit.2016-05-11February 11 20132013-02-11A photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees in an indoor room with recessed ceiling lights. In the centre, an elderly man with long white hair and beard wears a saffron robe and orange shawl, his hands extended in greeting toward a woman at right. She wears a rust-red head wrap, a red-brown garment, pearl necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden lion-headed object wrapped in orange cloth. Beside them a bald man in a brown-red garment and rudraksha mala stands, and to the right another man in orange adjusts cloth. Men at left wear orange robes and beards. Possibly a satsang gathering in Haridwar.2014-03-20Photo inside a dim temple interior with ornate stone pillars and string lights. A man in an orange-red turban and a rust-brown robe with a thick gold-and-bead necklace stands centre, gesturing with one hand; he has a red-brown tilak mark. Beside him an elderly man in an orange robe with a black-and-white beaded mala gestures with clasped hands. Shaved-headed priests in saffron and orange sashes with tripundra marks surround them, and a bare-backed priest in the foreground faces them. Devotees and a woman with a red bindi stand behind. Several people visible, with the turbaned central man possibly the a person candidate by appearance.2015-09-16 +1 copiesMay 08 20162016-05-08A photograph of saffron-robed sadhus gathered under an orange tent canopy. In the foreground a bald man in an orange shawl with a yellow tilak on his forehead faces a figure in a maroon turban with a golden ornament, wearing a dark maroon robe, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large pendant, gold bangles and rings, and smiling. Behind them a bearded man with a white beard and a sadhu with matted hair and yellow tilak stand among others, one holding an offering. A young man in a pink shirt stands at left. The maroon-turbaned figure has distinctive long gold necklace and turban cues, so the appearance is a person candidate in conversation with devotees; the scene shows exchange and blessing among sadhus at a camp.2016-05-11Indoor photograph in a dim room with deep red curtains and a wall air conditioner. On the right, a man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robes with a gold-edged sash, and heavy beaded necklaces smiles and gestures with his palms together while speaking. Opposite him on the left, an older man in orange robes and an orange cap bends forward with his hands at his sides, a folded orange cloth on a table in front. Several standing attendants wearing red-brown robes, beaded malas and one in a white dhoti stand behind, including a boy with white markings on his forehead. A red cushioned seat and gold-coloured decor appear at the edges.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of four saffron-robed men standing together in a red-draped tent interior. On the left, an elderly bald man in orange robes with a long orange shawl and a rudraksha mala looks toward the group. Next, a smiling man in a rust-coloured turban and rust-brown robe wears a long brown beaded shawl and a bracelet. Beside him, a man with long matted hair, white forehead markings and a full black beard wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala. On the far right, an elderly white-bearded man in red robes and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant holds a mobile phone. Behind them, a deity murti is visible on a dark backdrop, with other devotees in pink and orange robes.2016-05-05A photograph of a gathering in an interior room with blue walls painted with peacocks. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a saffron cloth draped over his shoulders sits on an ornate gold-and-maroon throne, smiling and reaching out to clasp the hand of a young man in a peach turban and orange robe who kneels before him. Around them, men in orange and white garments, some wearing orange shawls or saffron robes and rudraksha malas, look on and smile. A bald monk in orange stands at the left edge. The scene has the feel of a darshan or welcoming moment at an adheenam.2012-05-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowded indoor gathering. In the centre, a man in a red-maroon turban and maroon-and-gold dress with heavy gold bead necklaces and a golden-brown beaded garland stands with a gold-bordered wrap, bending slightly forward and handling a small orange-red cord or thread. Beside him, a younger man in a white dhoti with gold border, brown beaded necklaces and a gold pendant holds the other end. Behind them, men in orange and saffron robes, one with a long grey beard and one with a shaved head, stand among onlookers, some holding phones. A framed deity picture with garlands hangs on the wall behind.2015-09-11 +1 copies