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Photograph of two men seated side by side against a pale marbled wall at the Kumbh camp. On the left, a young man in a red turban and red kurta wears a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead. On the right, a bearded man in orange robes and an orange shawl wears a dark blue and rudraksha bead necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold bangles on his wrist. Both sit on a mat with hands resting on their laps and knees, with a partially visible hand in the lower left foreground.

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September 10 20152015-09-10September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of two standing sadhus against a pink-lit wall with a green leaf garland decorated with red flowers at the top right. On the left, an elderly bearded man with long grey hair and a white-and-red forehead marking wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala. On the right, a smiling man in a deep red turban with a small orange tilak and a red-brown shawl over his shoulders wears a thick rudraksha mala, a gold chain, and red wrist threads, with his hands clasped at his waist. The setting appears to be an ashram room.2016-05-10A photograph of two sadhus seated on a stage in orange robes, with orange marigold garlands in the foreground and an ornate gold and red backdrop behind them. The man on the left wears an orange turban, a yellow and red tilak on his forehead, a multi-strand pearl and rudraksha mala, and a blue and red armband; he looks forward with a serious expression. The bearded man on the right has long matted dreadlocks, a grey beard, and wears an orange shawl, with his eyes lowered. Behind them a red cushioned seat and gold-decorated throne-like furnishings suggest a ceremonial setting.2015-09-12April 22 20162016-04-22Two seated sadhus in a small room with cream marble-patterned walls. On the left, a smiling woman in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange robe wears a heavy gold bead necklace and a red bindi. On the right, an older bearded man with glasses and white-streaked hair wears an orange robe, a black rudraksha mala and a vibhuti forehead mark. In front of them stands a brass tray of yellow and orange marigold garlands with a pink flower. The page indicates a person was present at this event, but no one here can be confidently identified by appearance, so the figures are described by role only.2015-09-11April 21 20162016-04-21September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of two men in orange-saffron robes. In the foreground, a smiling man on the left wears an orange turban wrapped high on his head, a red bindi on his forehead, and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him and slightly blurred, an older bearded man wearing rectangular glasses, a red tilak and a gold-bordered orange shawl, with a gold ceremonial necklace hanging on his chest. A pale grey wall forms the background.2011-05-24Two 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.2016-04-22August 09 20072007-08-09Two saffron-robed men sit side by side in wooden chairs with orange upholstered seats against a pale wall. The man on the left is bald with white and red tilak on his forehead, wears an orange shawl and a white beaded necklace with a small dark pendant, and speaks while gesturing with his hands. The man on the right wears an orange turban, orange robe and a long ornate gold necklace, with dark swept hair falling past his shoulders; he smiles with hands clasped in his lap. A partially visible person in white stands at the right edge.2007-02-02