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A seated figure in the centre sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on red stone steps, wearing an orange-brown turban, a rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial garlands with a gold pendant, and an orange-brown dhoti with yellow border. A man behind holds a large ornate umbrella over the throne, and banana plants stand in the background. To the left, several saffron-robed attendants and a drummer sit in front of a microphone stand, and orange and gold cloths are piled to the right.

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July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Outdoor photo of several seated religious leaders on a red brick stepped platform under ornate canopies with fringed tassels. On the left, a white-bearded sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-draped seat. Centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red turban and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a bald man in rust-brown dhoti and sacred thread beside him, sits under a gold-trimmed canopy. Two attendants stand behind the umbrellas. On the right, a white-bearded man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits beside a bearded man in red robes. Red and orange flags and a tiered shrine-like structure appear in the background.2016-10-16October 04 20142014-10-04Outdoor photo of a seated ceremonial gathering on red sandstone steps. Several saffron-robed sadhus sit on gilded chairs under umbrellas with fringed, multicoloured and orange canopies. The central figure wears an orange-and-red turban, a large gold-and-orange garland and a rudraksha mala, with a long-haired figure in orange beside him. Bare-chested attendants in white dhotis with gold-striped borders stand behind the chairs, and a shaved-headed sadhu in orange sits on the lower step. A young man in white dhoti with striped border and bare chest sits in front, and a figure in red robes sits at the right. Red-and-orange cloth covers the seats. Drums are visible at the upper left.2016-10-16Outdoors on red stone steps, a seated man in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a large white and red flower garland, sits on a low wooden seat with a leopard-print cushion, smiling and holding a silver staff topped by a red fringed umbrella. A second man in a red-and-gold dhoti stands beside him holding a long wooden-handled red umbrella. Behind them, another figure in red sits on the steps, and a drum rests at the left edge. Ornate silver and cloth items and a white sack sit near the base of the seat. a person cues: the seated man's rudraksha mala and garland, with the attending umbrella bearers, in a ritual setting.2014-10-04July 22 20132013-07-22Outdoor photo of a seated ceremonial gathering on red sandstone ghat steps. Several robed sadhus in orange and saffron sit on gilded thrones and cushioned platforms, with decorated orange and red fringed umbrellas raised above them. A central figure wears a red-and-orange turban, a large yellow-gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders hold umbrellas, and a bare-chested man in white with gold borders sits in front. A drum is visible at the upper left and a chain-link fence behind trees.2016-10-16October 11 20162016-10-11Outdoor photo of a group of saffron and maroon robed sannyasis seated on red stone steps of an open-air stadium-style amphitheatre. Many have shaved heads, rudraksha malas and ceremonial silver staffs topped with trident-like finials are held upright. A man in the centre-right wears a maroon shawl, rudraksha necklace and bangles, and a seated man in front with a white forehead marking and orange garments holds a silver staff. A microphone stands at right beside stacked orange cloth. Behind them, white-clad people and drummers sit on tiered red seating under palm trees, with a bright cloudy sky overhead.2013-07-22A seated figure on a silver-backed throne under a saffron-yellow umbrella with fringed edges, with a silver trident held upright beside him. He wears a rust-orange turban, orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha mala and a long gold bead necklace, and has vibhuti marks on his forehead. He sits with eyes closed and a smile, feet resting on a white flower-petal mat, with stacks of folded orange-red cloth at the right and a red brick wall behind. Visible cues include a turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha mala, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) in a seated ceremonial role.2013-03-10Outdoor procession scene at an ashram-like site. A man in a maroon turban and rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, stands with palms together on a red-brick step. Behind him, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders hold a red umbrella, a decorated pot of offerings with greenery, and drums, while a man in white clothes stands with hands folded. Banana leaves and a chain-link fence appear behind.2015-07-31