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Night photo at a religious gathering. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe bends forward with palms pressed together, offering respect to a smiling man in a deep maroon turban and maroon-and-gold dress with layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and palms joined in anjali. A young man in white with a tilak stands at left; saffron-robed attendants and onlookers surround them in front of an ornate silver and gold shrine canopy with garlands. Swamiji (probable): the smiling man in the maroon turban and gold-layered necklaces receiving the greeting, shown in an honoured position at the centre.

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Photograph of two saffron-robed sadhus greeting each other closely at a crowded tented event with red fabric and bright lights. On the left, a smiling man in an orange-brown turban and matching shawl, with a long rudraksha-style beaded garland, presses his palms together in greeting. On the right, a bald, bearded older man in orange robes and a large rudraksha mala holds the other's hands, with a silver object in his grip. Other saffron-clad people and a white-clad attendant stand behind them. Tie-dyed and saffron garments dominate the scene.2016-05-05A photograph of a festive crowd of saffron-robed sadhus at a Kumbh Mela camp. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange-red turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold chain, and a saffron shawl; he presses his palms together in greeting. Left, an older bearded man with white beard, glasses and orange tilak also presses palms in namaste. Right foreground, a bald man with rudraksha malas accepts an offering or hand gesture. Behind them, cameras and more orange-clad devotees fill a red-draped tent. The central figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments and a turban, so this is a person candidate, though the appearance is uncertain from this angle.2016-05-05A photograph of a seated figure in a golden throne-like chair at a crowded outdoor ritual, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. The seated person wears an orange-saffron turban, a bare-chested orange-red cloth draped over the body, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Beside him a man in a pink silk dhoti and shawl with gold border leans forward, bending to touch the seated person's foot. Behind them stand people in orange and saffron garments and white clothing, some holding phones, with a golden ornate canopy above. The seated figure's distinctive turban, gold ornaments and saffron attire are visible, while the appearance match remains uncertain.2016-04-24May 11 20162016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11February 11 20132013-02-11A 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.2016-05-11A festive crowd of saffron-robed sadhus inside a tent with orange and white striped canvas and hanging lights. On the right, a smiling person in a deep red turban topped with a gold crescent ornament, red shawl, heavy gold necklaces and bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Next to them, a bespectacled, shaven-headed man in red-brown robes wears a rudraksha mala and gold chains. To the left, an older shaven-headed man in orange robes with rudraksha malas and a long-haired bearded man in orange also appear, with hands folded in greeting. The gathering suggests a welcoming or darshan moment.2016-05-11Warmly lit photograph of a handshake at an evening gathering under a white tent with red walls. On the right, a smiling figure wears a red turban topped with a gold crescent ornament, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a red-orange wrap, and holds a metal staff. Facing him, a bespectacled bearded man in a saffron-orange shawl clasps his hand. Around them stand men in white kurtas, a red-clad man with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man in white with a red bead mala. Several attendants are visible in the background.2016-05-11May 11 20162016-05-11Photograph of a devotee kneeling with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, wearing an orange-brown turban, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a marigold garland, gold bangles and earrings, and a red tilak on the forehead. An elderly white-bearded man in orange robes leans in from the right and rests his hand on the kneeling devotee's shoulder, while several other people in orange and saffron robes stand around them in a dim, crowded hall. The scene suggests a sannyasi blessing or greeting a devotee during a gathering.2013-02-12A photograph of a seated guru on a gold-backed throne with a tiger-print cushion, wearing an orange-brown robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace and bangles, with white tilak on the forehead, hands folded in greeting and smiling. Facing him at left, an elderly man in an orange turban and orange robe sits in a white chair with hands joined. Standing between them, a man in a pale pink kurta and a young man in white shirt stand near a gold kalasha-like ornament, and a saffron-robed attendant with a mala stands behind the throne. The setting is a stage with maroon curtains.2013-02-24