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Two seated sannyasi men on ornate gilded thrones with red canopy poles, outdoors near a brick wall. The figure on the left has a long white beard, orange robes, a white pearl mala and a red flower garland, and looks off to the side. The figure on the right has long dark hair tied back, a full dark beard, and wears a red-orange shawl over an orange-red robe; both hold their hands on the gilded armrests, which end in golden lion heads. Behind them are greenery and a metal railing, with the late-afternoon light warm. The image shows a formal honoured seating arrangement at an outdoor event.

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Two seated sadhus on gilded thrones with golden lion-head armrests, outdoors on a red-tiled platform with greenery behind. On the left, an elderly bearded man with long white beard and hair tied in a topknot wears an orange saffron robe, a white pearl mala and a red flower garland. On the right, a bearded man with hair swept back wears a red-maroon robe with a red shawl draped over his shoulders, hands resting in his lap. A red-and-white ceremonial staff stands between them.2016-10-16Outdoor stage event with two seated men on ornate gold-and-green thrones with carved lion armrests, a red velvet-draped platform, and a red umbrella canopy above. The man on the left has long white hair and beard, wears an orange saffron robe and a long string of white pearl beads, with a red flower garland at his shoulder. The seated man beside him has long dark hair, a full dark beard, and a red-orange robe with a red shawl. A shaven-headed man kneels at the lower right, bare-chested, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a rudraksha mala, with white and ochre ash marks on his forehead and arms, looking up toward the seated men. Background shows a red tiled roof, trees and a metal railing.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16December 21 20162016-12-21Two seated men in saffron-orange robes sit before a backdrop of stylised trees in pale lavender tones. The man on the left sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and a white-and-red forehead marking; he has long swept-back hair and holds his hands together in his lap. The man on the right sits on a cream-coloured chair, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a red forehead mark, and eyeglasses, with a grey-streaked beard, hands clasped. A green palm plant stands at the left edge and gold lion-shaped throne supports are visible.2010-09-18December 21 20162016-12-21October 16 20162016-10-16Two elderly bearded men sit side by side on ornate gold-framed thrones with carved lion-head armrests in front of dark red drapes and a blue backdrop. The man on the left wears saffron-orange robes with an orange shawl, round glasses, a red-orange tilak on his forehead and a small earpiece. The man on the right wears a bright red-orange cap, a peach-orange and saffron robe with a shawl, and an earpiece, with his hands resting on the lion armrest. Gold medallion-style carvings with faces decorate the thrones. a person cues are not confidently established from appearance, so identity is left uncertain.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21Photograph of a stage at a religious gathering with a red and orange draped backdrop. An elderly bearded man in a pale peach robe and matching turban sits on a large ornate golden throne with red cushioned seats, holding a staff-like object beside him. A younger man with a short beard, wearing an orange turban, cream sleeveless vest, white bead necklace and orange kurta, stands at his left with hands clasped. To the left, painted deity statues are adorned with orange marigold garlands, silver necklaces and a trident, with a purple cloth below. Golden ceremonial implements and a mythical lion-headed armrest appear on the right.2013-02-11Two men in saffron-orange robes sit on ornate gold-framed thrones with lion-head carvings and gilded lion armrests against a deep red curtain backdrop. The man on the left holds a black microphone to his mouth and speaks, with his right hand gesturing; he has a full dark beard and a red tilak mark. The man on the right, with long white hair and a long white beard, sits with eyes closed and hands resting on the armrest, wearing a rudraksha mala and bangles. A partially visible third person in orange sits at the far right edge. The gold-framed chair at right carries a small portrait medallion of a bearded man at its top corner.2016-12-21