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A photograph of an outdoor scene at a dusty courtyard with a bamboo pole, a white van and banana leaves. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long red and white flower garland and presses palms together in greeting, with a smiling face and long dark hair. Around him, men in white kurta and dhoti clothing, one wearing a rudraksha-style neck bead, smile and fold their hands. A man in orange robes and a bearded man in orange robes walk in front, and a man in white dhoti stands at the right with palms folded. Several people are visible in the scene, dressed in white and orange, arranged as a welcoming group.

A photograph of a devotee outdoors being welcomed with garlands near a white van. A bare-chested man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, has white and red flower garlands placed around his neck by a man in white kurta clothes who bows forward. Nearby, a man in an orange robe carries a black bag and a small trident-like staff, and a woman in a white sari holds a plate with offerings. Other men in white kurtas and orange robes stand behind, with trees and a white van in the background. The long hair and orange-red cloth are shown, but the identity of the garlanded figure cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.

August 08 2009

A photograph of a crowd gathered outdoors on a street during a public visit. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl over a red sleeveless top stands centre, smiling and reaching toward the head of a person seen from behind with a dark bun and hair clip. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one in an orange t-shirt with a red circular emblem and rudraksha-style beads, press palms together and look on. A white van stands behind them and onlookers, including a small child in orange, fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure has long swept-back hair and a saffron shawl, offering blessing.

Outdoor photograph on a dirt road beneath tall trees as a welcome is given. In the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair receives a large garland of white and red flowers from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who stands with his back to the camera. Beside them, a second figure in orange clothing with shoulder-length dark hair stands by. Behind, a line of people in yellow and orange robes stands along the road, and several men in white shirts and a woman in a white sari with a maroon border stand nearby. A woman at the right holds a tray of bananas and fruit. A yellow bus and orange flags on poles appear in the background, with a colourful canopy at the upper right.

A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe with a white shawl edged in gold, standing beside a white vehicle with blue stripes and smiling as he steps near its door. A man in a white shirt and gold wristwatch holds up a long garland of white flowers with red and multicoloured blooms, while other men in white shirts stand nearby with hands pressed together in greeting. A road lined with trees and a hill stretch behind them. The welcome appears to be a garlanding of arrivals. The man in orange has long dark hair and a saffron robe, which are cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so the identity is an appearance-based probable match.

Outdoor photo on a dirt ground in front of an orange and yellow tented pavilion, with trees and a white vehicle behind. A central man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a red-and-white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Around him people in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a gold-bordered sari, and uniformed police officers greet with folded hands. A young man at left wears a yellow shawl over white clothes. Physical figures are sharply visible; the orange-robed central man shows distinctive saffron clothing, orange turban and garland cues, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate in person.

A photograph of a street-side welcome beside a white car. A woman in an orange sari with a long white and multicoloured garland stands with hands folded in namaskar. Around her, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl bends forward, and a young man in orange robes kneels at the car door. Other devotees in white and saffron clothing and a woman in a yellow and pink sari stand nearby, several with hands joined, and a child sits on the ground in pink. Some hold small offerings and flowers. The scene is an outdoor devotional greeting on a dusty road in front of a building.

An outdoor photograph in warm low sunlight of a crowd greeting a figure in an orange robe and matching orange turban, wearing a long garland of white and pink flowers. Beside him an attendant in orange robes reaches toward him, and a woman in orange in the foreground raises a hand to her head. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand and bow or press palms together in greeting. A tall arched gateway and pine trees stand behind, with a white vehicle partly visible. The greeting appears to be a welcome on a road, with devotees gathered close to the robed figure.

2010-01-11 +1 copies

Outdoor photo on a paved path lined with palm and tropical trees near a blue-roofed building. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe and a long white flower garland with a small bouquet, gestures while walking. Beside them, a man in an orange robe with a long grey beard and a pendant necklace walks alongside. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing rudraksha malas and name badges, and a man in a light blue shirt with clasped hands. A woman in white carries a brass plate of offerings. Shoes are piled at left. The central figure with long hair in a red-orange robe and garland has distinctive long hair and garland cues, so this may be a person receiving a welcome, though the appearance is uncertain. Approximately ten people are visible.

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