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Night photograph of two seated figures in orange and saffron sannyasi robes with pink carnation garlands on a stone floor. The figure on the left, an elderly woman with a shaved head, red bindi, gold necklace, rudraksha mala and gold bangle, sits smiling while touching hands with a younger figure on the right, who wears a saffron wrap with gold border, a dark rudraksha mala, arm bands and an upturned gaze, with a tilak on the forehead. Behind them stand several uniformed police officers in brown with belts and about a dozen onlookers, some in white dhotis; one man holds a tray of flowers. a person cues are the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial adornments on the right figure.

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May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesNight-time photo of two seated figures in orange-saffron robes, each wearing pink flower garlands and rudraksha beads. The figure on the left is an elderly person with a red-and-gold headdress, white forehead markings and gold bangles, hands resting on the knee. The figure on the right has long swept-back dark hair, white markings on the arms and forehead, a gold chain and a gold-and-red sash, sitting with hands folded in lap. Behind them, standing onlookers in white and khaki clothing, one person in an orange robe, and a golden ceremonial umbrella or shield at the edge.2012-05-20Two seated men in saffron-orange robes sit side by side on a dark floor covering, with pink flower garlands around their necks. The man on the left is shaved-headed, wears a red-and-gold beaded headband, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and holds his hands together. The man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace, and a small pink flower in his hands. Standing behind them are several men in white dhotis and khaki trousers, and a gold-trimmed ceremonial cloth is visible at the left edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor ritual gathering.2012-05-20Two seated men in saffron-orange robes sit close together on a dark stone floor at night, with several standing onlookers behind them. The older man on the left has a shaved head with a beaded headband, white vibhuti marks, a dark rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant, gold bangles and pink flower garlands. The younger man on the right has long dark hair swept back, white forehead markings, gold earrings, a silver necklace, pink garlands and gold armbands. He leans forward with his hands extended toward the older man's hands. Standing figures in white dhoti and khaki uniforms with belts watch from behind, and a golden ornamental object is visible at the top left.2012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20Two seated men in saffron-orange robes wear pink flower garlands and white vibhuti markings on forehead and arms. The older man on the left, with shaved head and a red-and-gold bead headband, wears a dark rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant and gold earrings, and holds a small bundle of pink flowers. The younger man on the right, with long swept-back dark hair and a gold chain, joins hands with the older man in a gesture of greeting or blessing. Standing devotees in white and khaki clothing stand behind them, and a hand holds a phone at lower left. Robes and garlands are saffron and pink throughout.2012-05-20May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesA photograph of two men seated on the ground in a crowded outdoor setting, both in saffron-orange cloth, wearing pink flower garlands. The man on the left has a white-painted forehead with a red dot, a gold pendant and dark beaded malas, and wears a gold bangle; he is smiling and sits with his hand resting on the other man's hands. The man on the right has a red bindi, long swept-back hair, a gold necklace with a pearl-like pendant, a rudraksha mala and beaded armbands, and sits with hands folded, gazing upward. Behind them stand several men in khaki police-style uniforms with belts and other men in white shirts and dhotis, watching the scene. a person cues on the right-hand man include long swept-back hair, saffron cloth, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a ritual-style posture.2012-05-20May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of two saffron-clad men seated close together in a crowded outdoor evening setting. The figure on the left is an elderly, bald man with a red kumkum mark and white vibhuti on his forehead, wearing a gold-bordered headband, dark rudraksha mala beads, a large gold pendant, and pink flower garlands; his eyes are lowered and he holds the hand of the other man. The figure on the right has long swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti markings, gold earrings, a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulders, a pink flower garland, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, and smiles while looking toward the left man. Standing onlookers in shirts and uniforms, including a uniformed figure in the background, watch from behind them.2012-05-20 +1 copiesTwo seated men in saffron-orange robes wear pink rose garlands and sit cross-legged on a floor in a dim hall. The elderly man on the left, bald with a red mark on his forehead and a red-beaded headband, keeps his eyes closed and wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. The younger man on the right, with long swept-back dark hair and white forehead markings, smiles while holding his hands together in a gesture of greeting. Standing uniformed officers in khaki and white-clad men stand behind them.2012-05-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of an outdoor ritual scene under a red, gold and purple canopy with fringed tassels. A thin elderly man in saffron clothes with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead stands with eyes lowered while another man in saffron with long hair pinned up, a flower-wreath and a golden headband places a pink and green garland on him. Another saffron-clad attendant holds an orange cloth at right and a white cloth hangs at left, with onlookers in white behind. Petals scattered on the floor suggest a garlanding honour such as an ashram or temple reception.2012-06-05 +1 copies