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Two seated sadhus sit on ornate wooden thrones with leopard-print cushions in front of golden deity murtis adorned with pink and red garlands and a trident. The man on the left wears a red turban, a red-orange wrap over an orange garment with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and smiles broadly with hands clasped. The bearded man on the right wears a long orange robe, a dark rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a tilak on his forehead, and sits calmly with hands folded. Tall brass lamps and a silver trident stand among gilded decorations.

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September 15 20152015-09-15September 20 20212021-09-20Three seated men in a decorated stage setting with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati behind them, adorned with garlands, a trident and gold ornamentation. The central man wears a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, a long brown rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, seated on an ornate gold throne. The man on the left wears orange robes and a bare chest-free orange wrap with white tilak marks, seated on a cushioned seat. The man on the right has a long white beard, orange robes, a dark rudraksha mala and gold necklace, speaking into a microphone. Pink cushions, brass lamps and a red-patterned carpet surround them.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesThree seated men sit before an ornate golden stage with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands and a trident. The central man wears a red turban, rudraksha-style gold pendant necklace and red-orange robes, seated on a golden throne (peetha) with a microphone. On his left, a clean-shaven man in saffron-orange robes with a forehead tilak sits on a low chair. On his right, a bearded elder in orange robes wears a dark rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Two standing attendants with ceremonial umbrellas flank the stage, and brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku-style) line the platform. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse; the central figure is in a turban and gold necklace, with a person appearance cue.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15 +2 copiesThree seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes sit before an ornate golden throne-shrine decorated with lion carvings and kalasha-topped gold panels. In the centre, a figure in a red-orange turban and layered gold-bead necklace sits on a golden chair; his appearance is uncertain, so he is only a candidate for a person. On the left, a sadhu with bare shoulder-length grey-black hair and a tilak sits with hands folded. On the right, a bearded sadhu with grey beard, rudraksha mala and orange robe speaks into a microphone on a stand. Behind them stand deity murtis of Shiva with trident and Parvati, adorned with red and white garlands, plus two attendant figures in garlands. Brass oil lamps line the platform, and a rug covers the floor.2015-09-15 +1 copiesThree seated saffron-clad men on a stage before a gold-decorated shrine with deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati adorned with red and pink garlands. The central man wears a red turban, rudraksha-style gold beads and a large gold pendant, smiling with hands folded. The man on the right, with a long white beard, holds his hand out while speaking into a microphone, wearing an orange robe and dark mala beads. The man on the left wears an orange robe and sits barefoot. Red and pink carpets, gold pillars and a brass lamp stand complete the setting.2015-09-15 +1 copiesThree seated saffron-robed sadhus sit on a red-and-patterned carpet before an ornate gold-and-silver shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati behind them, garlanded in red flowers and bearing a trident. The central seated figure, in a red turban and red-orange robes with a gold-and-beaded necklace, sits with hands folded and eyes closed. The man on the right, with a long white beard, orange robe, rudraksha mala and vibhuti on his forehead, speaks into a microphone. The man on the left, in an orange robe with hands folded in his lap, listens. Gold kalasha-style lamp stands and brass lamps flank the shrine. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a red turban, gold-and-beaded necklace and red-orange robes with a sash, matching the page's Swamiji attribution, though appearance cues are moderate.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesTwo seated men on a golden throne-style dais in a richly decorated stage with brass lamps and a gilded deity murti behind. The man on the left wears a red turban, red-and-gold robes, a large gold pendant on a thick beaded necklace and a bangle, and gestures with one raised hand while smiling. The man on the right has a long white beard, wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits with hands folded and eyes closed. Both sit on leopard-print cushioned seats on a patterned rug. Garlands hang near the deity, and tall brass lamps flank the dais. Swamiji (probable): the man on the left has a turban, red-and-gold ceremonial dress, ornate gold pendant necklace and a wide smile, consistent with the page's description of the Kumbh Mela satsang.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA photograph of three seated saffron-clad men on a raised dais before a golden shrine. In the centre, a man in a deep red turban, rudraksha-style gold necklace and orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with hands folded in his lap. To his left, a clean-shaven man with a white forehead mark and orange robe sits cross-legged; to his right, a bearded elder with sandalwood-coloured tilak, black rudraksha mala and orange robe sits with hands folded. Behind them stand a golden arched shrine with lion carvings, garlanded deity murti of a standing figure with trident and a consort, and two garlanded attendant figures holding ceremonial fans. A tall golden stand with lamps and brass trident-topped posts flanks the scene. Candidate appearance cues are present but the central figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2015-09-15