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A photograph of a ceremonial moment among saffron-robed sannyasis. A sannyasi in an orange robe with long dark hair and a grey-streaked beard bends forward to clasp the hands of a seated woman in a brown and orange sari-style garment with a brown head turban and marigold garlands. Her hands are adorned with rings and bangles. Behind them stand several people in orange and saffron robes, a man in grey top with pearl and bead necklaces, and a photographer's camera at the lower right.

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February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph of a group of people in orange and saffron clothing in an indoor setting. In the foreground, a smiling person in an orange-gold turban and saffron garment sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a garland of orange marigolds and red flowers. Standing around them are devotees in saffron robes, one bearded man in a saffron shawl over white, a man on the right with a beard and wristwatch in orange clothing with hands folded, and a bald man in glasses at the far right, also with hands folded. A woman on the left in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds fabric. Some attendants wear ornate necklaces and rudraksha malas, and the scene is lit warmly.2013-02-12A photograph of a crowded indoor setting with saffron-clad sannyasis. In the foreground, a smiling person with a red bindi and orange head wrap sits on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange shawl and a flower garland. To the right, a long-haired man in an orange-and-pink robe leans forward with his hands folded, wearing a red tilak and a mala. Behind them, a bearded elder in an orange wrap and white clothing stands near a ceremonial staff, and a man in a grey top with pearl necklace stands center. A camera is visible at the right edge. Overall about six people are visible.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A kneeling man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange turban receives a ceremony from two standing men in orange robes. The kneeling figure wears a white garland of flowers, layered gold beaded necklaces, bangles and a sacred ash mark on the forehead. A standing man on the left in orange robes and a beaded necklace reaches over with his hands on the turban, and a standing man on the right in orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads holds the shawl. Pink and white flowers rest on the turban. Other orange-clad figures stand behind in a dim interior with a warm light source.2013-02-12Photograph of a smiling man seated centrally wearing an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a red tilak on his forehead, gold necklaces, a white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles; he presses his palms together. To his right, a bearded older man in light orange robes leans in and grasps his hands. To the left, a man with a topknot and orange robes kneels beside him, and several more people in orange clothing stand behind, with an orange cloth hanging in the background. a person: the seated central figure shows cues of saffron-orange ornate clothing, a turban, gold necklaces and a flower garland, and is described here as a.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Photograph 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.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12 +1 copiesA photograph of an event where a man in an orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a large floral garland with white and pink flowers reaches out to touch the head of a kneeling devotee in orange clothes. Behind them, several orange-clad young men and women in saffron and red saris and traditional jewellery watch closely, and a woman in a red and navy sari holds a phone. A red draped backdrop and a camera rig frame the scene. A gold ceremonial staff tip appears in the lower right.2016-04-29Outdoor evening ceremony in which a man with long dark matted hair and a yellow-orange marigold garland, wearing a brown robe and gold bangles and armlets, leans in to drape an orange cloth over a seated bearded man in orange robes and beaded crystal necklaces. The seated man has a yellow tilak on his forehead. Around them, a man in an orange turban holds a silver rod overhead, another orange-robed man sits in the foreground, and white-clad attendants wearing rudraksha malas stand behind. A man at left holds a camera. The setting appears to be a ritual gathering with a microphone stand visible.2016-07-15