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Photograph of two men seated on a red cloth in a tent with yellow and orange fabric walls. The man on the left, bald and white-bearded, wears pale peach robes, a matching shawl and a dark beaded mala, and smiles while speaking. The man on the right wears a rust-orange turban, orange garments, a large rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and long dark hair; he gestures with his hand as he converses. A cameraman's equipment is visible at the left edge, and a person with a camera stands in the background.

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April 22 20162016-04-22A photograph of two seated saffron-clad men in conversation at an outdoor ceremonial setting. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban and red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, wrist beads on his arm, gestures with one hand toward the other man. On the right, a shaven-headed man in orange robes with a vermilion tilak on his forehead sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces stand holding ceremonial staffs, and red cushions rest on the platform. The left figure has a faint appearance-based resemblance to a known teacher, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so a role description is used.2016-04-22A photograph of several seated men and one woman in saffron and white ritual clothing against a yellow backdrop. In the centre, a woman with hair in a bun and a large rudraksha mala wears a red and orange shawl over orange robes, turning to talk with a bald, smiling elderly man in orange robes and a draped orange cloth. Behind them, a white-turbaned bearded man in glasses, men in white and pale yellow garments, and a man with a red tilak sit attentively. A figure at the left edge wears orange. The scene suggests a satsang gathering. Two seated people in the centre wear rudraksha or ceremonial beads; the woman's role is not identifiable beyond her seated position among devotees.2013-02-06Two 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.2016-04-22September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of several saffron-clad sadhus seated under a pale green tent canopy. In the centre, a man wearing a rust-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a brown beaded shawl gestures with his hands while speaking to a bald, smiling man in orange robes and a beaded mala. A sadhu with a white beard sits at left and another in orange with a turban sits at right; a pink cloth lies on a low table in the foreground.2016-04-22Two saffron-robed sannyasis sit side by side on silver-framed chairs with red cushions at a stage event, in front of a backdrop showing a red temple sculpture and palm trees. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a long dark swept-back hair, orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, and speaks with a smile toward the other man. The man on the right has a shaved head, an orange shawl draped over his shoulders, a dark bead mala, and his hands are pressed together in a gesture of conversation. Garlands of pink and white flowers hang on the left, and a brass lamp with flowers is visible at the edge. A man in white and a striped shawl sits partly visible at left. a person cues: the left figure has a turban, long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads.2010-01-13A photograph of three seated men in saffron and orange robes on a cushioned mat inside an orange-draped tent. The man on the left wears a red turban, a long rudraksha mala with a wooden-bead necklace, a black wristwatch and long dark hair falling down his back, and smiles toward the others. An elderly bearded man with spectacles and a red tilak sits at right in orange robes, with a red bolster behind him. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man seen from behind in orange with a rudraksha necklace holds an open printed booklet. Bottles of water sit on the mat and the tent poles are white.2016-04-22A photograph of four people seated together on a red and floral cushioned seat against a pale marble wall. A man in a deep red-orange turban and matching robe with yellow-gold borders wears a long heavy gold bead necklace and smiles while turned toward the left. Beside him, a bald man in plain saffron-orange robes with a red rudraksha mala and a vertical orange-yellow forehead mark smiles calmly with hands folded. Behind them, an older bearded man with a purple eye covering and orange robes sits near a flowing orange cloth. A partially visible bearded man stands at the far left edge.2015-09-11Outdoor tent gathering at a Kumbh Mela-style ceremony beneath orange and white fabric panels. Seated on a red-and-patterned mat, a bald elderly man in pale pink robes with a black bead mala and gold ring holds eyeglasses and smiles. To his left, a man in saffron-orange robes holds a tall wooden staff. To the right, a person in a red turban and red robes with a brown rudraksha mala sits beside a bald man in glasses and saffron cloth, who is seated in the foreground. Behind them, a shirtless man in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace holds a long red-and-white pole. Other sadhus are visible in the background, and a camera lens edge appears at the left.2016-04-22Photograph inside a tent at a satsang-style gathering. A seated man in the centre wears an orange turban, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a heavy ornate gold necklace, and reads from a small blue book with a red-and-gold image on its cover. Beside him, an older bald man with white beard wears orange clothes and dark beaded mala. Behind them, standing attendants in white dhotis wear gold necklaces and hold a long staff, and several saffron-robed sadhus and devotees stand in the background. Red cushions and a red cloth lie in the foreground. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated and reading, with turban, rudraksha and gold necklace cues.2016-04-23A photograph of a seated group of sadhus in saffron and orange robes. A bald man on the right, with orange tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand while speaking. Beside him a woman in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron wrap wears a heavy gold bead necklace and smiles broadly. A bearded sadhu with orange tilak sits at the far left, another white-haired sadhu sits behind, and a partially visible man with curly grey hair is at the lower left. The wall behind is pale marble with horizontal lines, and a red floral cushion is visible. No printed captions are legible in the frame. Visible cues for a candidate include a crown-less turban and ornate gold beads on a red-clad figure; the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is uncertain.2015-09-11