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Two seated men in saffron-orange sannyasi robes sit in white plastic chairs outdoors at night. The man on the left, smiling and raising one hand in greeting, wears a red-and-gold headband, white tilak marks, a red bindi, rudraksha mala beads and a silver neck chain. Beside him an elderly, bald man in orange robes with a gold-striped border wears a gold headband, white tilak, a long rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, and rests his hands on his knees. Behind them, standing devotees in white shirts and orange garments hold red and orange cloths and gather closely. Outstretched hands from the lower right reach toward the seated figures.

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June 05 20122012-06-05A group of saffron-robed monastics gathers in a plain room with cream walls. In the centre-left, a smiling man sits bare-shouldered in orange cloth with a red-and-gold headband, layered rudraksha and bead malas, a gold necklace and a red bindi, with a bangle-like bead band on his upper arm. Beside him, an elderly bald man with white ash markings sits bare-chested, wearing a large bead mala and a gold ornament, his arm resting on his knee. Standing monks behind them wear orange robes and gold and rudraksha necklaces, and a monk at the left edge holds a hand near the seated man's arm. The scene resembles a satsang or ritual gathering.2012-05-18Outdoor ceremony photo of two seated men in saffron robes on a leopard-print cloth. The man on the left wears a rudraksha headband, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, gold armbands and a sacred-ash marking on his forehead and arms, and smiles while his hands rest clasped in his lap. Beside him an elderly, bald, bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a gold-bead necklace and rudraksha mala sits with eyes lowered, receiving the moment in quiet stillness. Behind them several men in white dhotis with sacred ash and saffron shawls sit or stand, and a brass vessel is visible near the seated figures. Stone architecture forms the backdrop. The scene reads as a temple-yard ritual or satsang with the two seated men at the centre.2012-06-05Outdoor photo of two seated men in orange saffron robes with rudraksha malas and white-and-red forehead markings, with a microphone in the foreground. The man on the right, with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha crown band, a white beaded necklace and a long rudraksha mala, smiles and gestures while seated beside a microphone; he matches Swamiji (probable) by his long hair, crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. The older bald man on the left, wearing a rudraksha head band, a heavy gold pendant and rudraksha necklaces, speaks and gestures. Standing behind them are about four more men in saffron and white garments, one with a white shawl, against a painted blue backdrop with a sun and a cloth-draped seat.2012-05-24 +1 copiesTwo seated men in orange and saffron robes wear white garlands of jasmine with red flowers and green leaves. The man on the left has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white sacred ash on his forehead, and looks down with his eyes lowered. The older bald man on the right wears a rudraksha headband, a long rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, gold bangles and a gold-hooped earring, and sits with his hands on his knees while speaking. Standing behind them are orange-robed attendants and a woman in a cream sari. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure on the left, identifiable by his swept-back hair, garland and orange clothing; the bald man on the right is a separate person.2012-05-22June 05 20122012-06-05Two men in orange-red saffron cloth sit side by side in a plain cream-walled room with a small shelf of plates and a framed picture behind them. The man on the left has short dark hair, a red bindi, a red beaded headband, rudraksha and bead malas, a gold pendant and bead bracelets on his upper arms, and speaks while looking to the side. The older man on the right, bald with white and red forehead markings, wears a red beaded headband, a long white-and-black bead mala, a gold pendant and gold bangles, and also speaks. A partially visible person in orange cloth with beads stands at the far right edge. Two people are clearly visible seated; the third is partly cropped.2012-05-18Outdoor photo of seated saffron-robed sannyasis at a Madurai Aadheenam-style festival. On the left, a smiling young man in a saffron dhoti and shawl wears a gold-bead necklace, rudraksha-style bead necklace, a red bead headband, white vibhuti stripes and a red bindi, with bangles on his wrist. Beside him, a man in white ritual cloth with a gold border has a bead mala and vibhuti marks. On the right, an elderly bare-chested sannyasi with shaved head, red bindi, white vibhuti, a red bead headband, a long dark rudraksha mala and gold chain sits holding hands with the young man. Behind them, devotees, a white-robed attendant and a woman in pink watch, with a blue-and-gold ceremonial banner and a stone wall visible.2012-06-05Outdoor scene at a Madurai Aadheenam festival. Two seated men in orange robes sit close together on a stone floor. The man on the left, with his head bowed and eyes closed, wears a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style bead garland, beaded armbands and a flower-and-bead headband, with white sacred ash on his arms. The older bald man on the right, bare-chested with orange and gold-bordered cloth, wears a long rudraksha mala, gold necklace and gold bangles, and reaches to touch the seated man's hand. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and women in saris sit or stand, and a gold-coloured fabric canopy hangs at the top edge.2012-06-05Two seated men in a ceremonial setting with gold-framed throne-like furniture and brass lamps behind them. The man on the left wears a rust-red garment with a gold-yellow border, a thick layered rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, plus rudraksha armbands, and smiles with eyes lowered. The man on the right, in a bright saffron-orange silk wrap, has swept-back grey hair, a black and gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, and sits with eyes closed. A seated attendant in orange and red stands in the background, and a tray with rudraksha beads, flowers and a brass lamp is in front. a person appears on the right, identified by saffron-orange clothing, swept-back hair and ornate gold necklace.2015-09-14Two seated saffron-robed priests in an outdoor setting with onlookers behind them. On the left, a younger man with a red-and-gold head band, a thick gold and rudraksha necklace, gold bangles and a saffron shawl sits with his hands clasped. On the right, an older bare-chested sannyasi with a red-beaded head band, long rudraksha mala and gold beads, eyes closed and a saffron cloth over his lap, extends his arm toward the younger man. Behind them devotees in white dhotis and a woman in a white sari with a red bindi sit on the ground.2012-06-05May 18 20122012-05-18