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A photograph of two seated saffron-clad men in conversation at an outdoor ceremonial setting. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban and red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, wrist beads on his arm, gestures with one hand toward the other man. On the right, a shaven-headed man in orange robes with a vermilion tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces stand holding ceremonial staffs, and red cushions rest on the platform. The left figure has a faint appearance-based resemblance to a known teacher, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so a role description is used.

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Two seated sadhus smile on a red-and-white cushioned dais under a yellow tent. On the left, a man in a rust-red turban and matching rust-red robe wears a large rudraksha mala with a tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head covering sits cross-legged with hands clasped, his forehead marked with sacred ash. Behind them, two standing attendants in white dhotis and gold-coloured beaded necklaces hold tall silver and red staffs. A bald head is partially visible in the lower foreground.2016-04-22Outdoor tent gathering at a Kumbh Mela-style camp. Two seated men converse on a red cloth over a patterned rug. The man on the left, bald and white-bearded, wears pale pink robes and a black beaded mala. The man on the right wears a red-orange turban, orange robes and a thick layered rudraksha mala, and smiles as he listens. A standing attendant in white with a yellow beaded necklace stands behind them beside an orange-and-yellow tent wall. A partly visible figure in the lower right foreground is also seated.2016-04-22Photograph 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.2016-05-05April 22 20162016-04-22Two saffron-clad sadhus sit close together on red cushions in an outdoor camp setting. On the left, a man wears a red-orange turban, a dark tilak on his forehead, a thick rudraksha mala and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder, smiling as he rests one hand on his chest. On the right, a man in an orange hooded shawl and orange robe, with a yellow tilak, sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, speaking respectfully. Behind them, two men in white dhotis and gold chain necklaces stand holding tall red-and-white poles, with bright orange fabric in the background. This is a satsang-style exchange of greeting between sadhus.2016-04-22December 31 20062006-12-31March 26th 20142014-03-26Two saffron-robed sannyasis sit side by side on silver-framed chairs with red cushions at a stage event, in front of a backdrop showing a red temple sculpture and palm trees. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a long dark swept-back hair, orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, and speaks with a smile toward the other man. The man on the right has a shaved head, an orange shawl draped over his shoulders, a dark bead mala, and his hands are pressed together in a gesture of conversation. Garlands of pink and white flowers hang on the left, and a brass lamp with flowers is visible at the edge. A man in white and a striped shawl sits partly visible at left. a person cues: the left figure has a turban, long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads.2010-01-13A 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.2016-05-05May 05 20162016-05-05Outdoor tent at a sadhu gathering with orange and yellow draped walls. A woman in a peach-orange sari with a red shawl and tilaka stands at left, speaking with a seated man in a red turban and red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold armbands, who smiles. A bald seated man in a rust-orange robe and gold necklace sits in front. At right, an orange-robed seated monk with a saffron head wrap and forehead markings listens. Behind, a standing man in white dhoti with a gold necklace and tilaka holds a silver-topped staff, and another attendant in white with gold garlands stands at right. Red cushions cover the seating platform.2016-04-22A photograph of two seated saffron-clad sannyasis on a stage at a public event. The man on the left wears an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe with a long rudraksha mala, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Beside him, a bald man with white vertical tilak marks on his forehead sits with a fist raised to his mouth and an orange shawl draped over his body, also wearing a rudraksha mala. A man in a white kurta with a green, white and orange sash sits at the far left, and a framed photo hangs on the wall behind. Chrome-framed chairs and a red-draped table are visible in the foreground.2010-01-13