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A central man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, a large garland of white jasmine and red roses, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace and a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder, smiling as he raises one hand. Behind him stand a bearded man in orange robes with a red forehead mark, and several people in white and yellow clothing, including a woman and a man holding a camera, with orange and yellow ceremonial banners and poles in the background. Swamiji (probable) is identified from the central figure's distinctive long hair, saffron robe, garland and gold necklace and leopard shawl, in a temple-like setting.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl, wearing a white and red flower garland with a gold ceremonial necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, walking forward and gesturing with one hand. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes walks at his side. Behind them devotees in white clothes with yellow scarves follow, and a woman in a white sari with a pink shawl holds her hands together in greeting. A videographer with a camera on a stand films on the right, and a doorway with white walls and a shelf of items forms the background. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange robes, ornate gold necklace and garland, shown as the central walking figure.2010-02-12Outdoor procession with a central man in a saffron-orange robe and a long flower garland of white, red, yellow and purple blossoms, with gold beaded necklaces and a red bindi. He has long swept-back dark hair and raises one hand in blessing. Flanking him, men in orange robes carry tall golden ceremonial staffs, and one wears a white forehead band and sandal marks. Behind them, colourful ceremonial banners and umbrellas are visible.2009-12-23December 25 20092009-12-25A photograph of a procession outdoors among trees and strings of bunting. At centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red kumkum mark on his forehead and a golden crown or finial above him wears an orange saffron robe with a gold shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a heavy gold bead necklace with a small pendant. He is smiling and holds the pendant. Around him walk devotees in orange and white clothing, one with white tilak marks, a woman with a red bindi in white and orange, and a man in glasses and an orange shawl. The shot is taken at eye level in bright daylight.2007-01-01December 23 20092009-12-23Photograph of a smiling man in orange robes wearing a long white and red flower garland with a heavy gold chain of ornaments and a leopard-print shawl, raising one hand in greeting. Beside him, a bearded man with long dark hair in orange robes holds a small bronze deity murti adorned with a pink and white flower garland. Behind them a woman in a yellow patterned sari with a yellow badge stands, and a person in white is partly visible. A red and white banner-like pillar and a red-and-yellow wall painting appear in the background. Visible physical people: four. The smiling man has a red tilak on his forehead.2010-02-12Outdoor procession under trees with white and purple bunting strung overhead. A central man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a golden trident-topped ornament above his head, a saffron-orange garment with a golden shawl, a thick gold bead necklace and a white and red flower garland. He walks smiling. Around him, devotees in saffron and white clothes, one holding a woven basket, and a woman in orange with white forehead markings follow. A man in glasses with a red tilak and orange shawl walks at right.2007-01-01Outdoor procession with devotees in saffron-orange robes wearing heavy gold chains and beaded necklaces. In the centre, a smiling figure with long dark hair and a red-and-yellow marigold and rose garland stands in orange robes with a gold-toned chain, one hand raised. To the left, a bearded man in orange holds a gold ceremonial staff with a decorative top, and a red-and-gold ornate banner is visible above. On the right, a young man with swept-back dark hair in orange robes, carrying a red-bordered shawl, looks downward. Palm trees and a few white-clad onlookers stand behind, with a woman in the background.2009-12-27A central man with long dark hair wears a gold-embroidered peach turban with a red-and-gold emblem, a red bindi, and an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders. He wears layered gold ceremonial necklaces, a gold chain, and a long garland of white flowers with red blooms and green leaves. His eyes are closed and he smiles. Two young men flank him: on the left, a young man with curly hair, a red forehead mark, and an orange shawl over a cream kurta; on the right, a young man in a cream kurta with a gold beaded necklace and a red bindi, looking to the side. Other people stand in the background, and the setting appears to be an outdoor procession.2008-12-27Outdoor procession scene in bright daylight. A central man with long, dark, wavy hair wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulder and a heavy ornate gold necklace of large beaded gold spheres, with a red bindi and tilak on his forehead. He stands looking to the side in front of a golden trident-shaped standard. Around him, people in white shirts and orange shawls, some wearing glasses and rudraksha malas, stand close together. A long wooden pole topped with gold finials and a man holding a video camera appear nearby, and a bearded man at right sits in the background. The scene reads as a ceremonial procession. Swamiji appears as a probable candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and the ceremonial gold beaded necklace, shown in person at the procession.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a procession inside a temple courtyard. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark wears a saffron-orange shawl and a thick garland of white and magenta flowers with gold beads, plus gold bangles on his upper arm. He smiles and walks forward. Beside him on the left, a shaved-headed priest in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff, while a priest in white dhoti and shawl walks behind. Other devotees in white and saffron stand in the background, and an attendant on the right holds a brass tray. Orange-painted walls and pillars frame the scene.2011-12-11