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Two men sit on a decorated red-and-gold canopied stage with carved golden pillars and black stone Nandi bull figures at the sides. The man on the left wears an orange turban and orange robes with rudraksha beads and a red-beaded necklace, and rests his hands on a blue cloth-covered table with marigold-like offerings. The man on the right, seated in an orange silk robe with a white jasmine garland and a rudraksha mala, has a curly-haired beard and holds a yellow banner edge in front. A yellow banner hangs at the bottom right. Two people are visible.

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Outdoor procession scene on a decorated palanquin. A man in the centre wears an orange-red turban, long dark hair, a white flower garland with red accents and an orange-saffron robe, raising one hand in greeting while sitting on a carved wooden seat. Beside him stands a bald man in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha beads and glasses, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind them are colourful tassels in purple, red and green, a blue and gold ornamental panel, and a golden kalasha-topped pole wrapped with orange flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in the palanquin, identified by the distinctive long hair, turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style garland cues.2010-07-24A photograph of two men seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones at a stage with a flower-decorated table. The man on the left wears an orange turban, orange robes and a long black beaded rudraksha mala, smiling with his hands clasped. The man on the right has long swept-back hair, a white vertical tilak, and wears orange robes with a gold-trimmed shawl, hands folded. Water bottles and nameplates sit on the table, with orange and pink flowers and garlands in front.2008-12-30May 02 20162016-05-02Two seated sannyasis sit on a decorated chair platform framed by an ornate beaded and mirrored canopy with red fringe and a purple backdrop. The man on the right wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with white and pink flower garlands; he smiles and rests a hand on the armrest. The bearded man on the left wears orange robes, a white and orange garland, a red tilak and a red garland at his feet. A shaved-headed young man in white sits at the lower left and a person in orange is at the lower right. Overall this is a crowded outdoor darshan scene.2010-01-29Outdoor evening photograph of two seated men in saffron and rust-coloured robes. On the left, a man in a dark green turban wears a yellow marigold garland, gold ornate necklace and gold armlets, sitting cross-legged with hands clasped. On the right, a bearded man with long hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears orange robes, a clear beaded crystal and rudraksha mala, and a cream shawl draped over his lap. Behind them a standing attendant in orange holds a silver staff, and another orange-clad figure stands at the right edge.2016-07-15A 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.2015-09-12January 29 20102010-01-29Two 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.2010-01-13July 15 20162016-07-15July 23 20092009-07-23Two men sit side by side under an ornate silver-and-gold canopy decorated with orange and white marigold garlands, red and green tassels and fringe, on a procession vehicle. The man on the left has a shaved head, white beard, a red tilak on his forehead, and wears an orange robe with a white flower garland and a red-and-white garland. The man on the right wears a red-orange turban and robe with a long gold bead necklace, and has long dark hair; he looks toward the other man and smiles. A red ceremonial canopy pole stands in the foreground. Several flower garlands drape the seat. a person wearing a saffron/orange robe and gold necklace in a procession setting; the other figure is a companion seated beside him.2009-07-23Two 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.2016-10-16