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A photograph of an outdoor welcome at a house visit. On the left, a young man with long, swept-back dark curly hair wears an orange saffron wrap and smiles while reaching toward a brass tray. A woman in a dark green sari with an orange border holds the tray, which carries white and orange flowers, green leaves and a small offering. A woman in a yellow-green sari on the right raises her hands in namaste while an arm holds up a long garland of white flowers with red and yellow ribbons. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind, with banana palms and a small roadside building in the background.

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Outdoor photo of a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style red and white flower garland, being garlanded by a man in a white shirt who reaches over his shoulder. Nearby, a woman in a dark green sari with orange border stands beside a brass basket of flowers, and a woman in a yellow and orange sari with a white flower braid waits with hands pressed together. Other men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind, with banana plants and a white building in the background.2010-02-18A photograph of a street-side welcome outside a building with banana plants and a yellow-and-black marked doorway. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers stands at left, arms extended as a woman in a dark green saree with orange border offers a brass tray of white flowers and green leaves. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands behind her with folded hands, a second man in a white shirt presses his palms together, and a woman in a yellow and orange saree with braided hair stands at right with palms joined. Other men in white shirts and dhotis stand in the background, and marigold petals lie on the ground at right. The saffron-robed figure appears to be a person candidate with long hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland, receiving the welcome as a guest.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph of a sandy roadside at a house visit. A man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over a sannyasi-style garment and a red tilak, smiling as he reaches toward a woman in a dark green sari with orange border who carries a gold-coloured brass pot filled with white flower garlands and red blossoms topped with green leaves. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands joined in anjali, a bald man in a white shirt and watch is among them, and a woman in an orange and yellow sari with gold border holds her palms together at right. A white van and banana plants stand in the background. The scene reads as a welcome with a floral pot offering.2010-02-18A photograph of an outdoor gathering near a decorated temple structure with copper-coloured carvings and marigold garlands. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange sleeveless robe and a gold ceremonial necklace smiles and extends his hand in blessing toward an older woman in a beige sari who bows with her hands raised to her forehead. Behind her, a man in white dress with folded hands stands among other people in white and light clothing. A tray in the foreground holds fruit, flower petals and a small brass vessel. Palm trees and a pale sky appear in the background.2006-12-23Outdoor photo of a ceremonial welcome under a canopy of red and multicoloured tasselled umbrellas amid foliage. A central figure in an orange turban and orange robe wears a thick garland of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms, and holds a gold ceremonial staff, smiling as he extends his hands over a flame on a metal plate held by an older woman in a red top who receives arati. To the left, a bespectacled man in white dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha mala holds a steel tray of flowers. Behind them, several men in white shirts and dhotis, some with mala necklaces, stand among onlookers. The central figure shows distinctive ceremonial cues, so this is an appearance-based a person candidate, present in person.2007-01-12December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph of an outdoor welcome outside a house under banana trees and a string of small colourful pennant flags. A bare-shouldered man in orange robes with a swept-back hairstyle and a bright red and orange flower garland is being garlanded by a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, who wears a wristwatch and a beaded necklace. On the right a smiling woman in an orange sari with a gold necklace holds a brass kalasha with a green leaf on a plate. Onlookers, including a man in a red shirt and a young boy, stand behind. Swamiji (probable) is the orange-robed man receiving the garland, based on his saffron clothing and long swept-back hair, which is consistent with the page.2010-01-23Outdoor photo on a paved path beside a brick wall and green garden. A man on the left wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a long red and pink flower garland, smiling as he extends his hands toward a bouquet of mixed flowers. Beside him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti holds the flower bouquet, and a second man in a white shirt with a wooden bead mala smiles as he presents it. On the right, a woman in an orange-gold silk sari with flowers in her hair holds a silver-meshed vessel decorated with white jasmine, yellow blossoms and mango leaves, a ritual welcome arrangement. Sunlight and palm fronds are visible in the background.2010-02-16Outdoor photograph in a sunny garden courtyard with palms and cycads behind. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers lifts a red and white flower garland toward a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair who wears a saffron-orange wrap over his shoulders and a saffron top. A woman in a gold and green sari stands beside them, holding a brass pot with green leaves and white flower garlands. Another person in orange robes is partly visible at the right edge, and a woman in green stands at the far left. Cars are parked in the background. The long hair, saffron clothing and reception-with-garland setting match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, so the robed man is identified as a probable Swamiji receiving a welcome garland.2010-02-16A photograph of a welcome ceremony under a green shade canopy with garden greenery. A central figure in an orange saffron wrap and orange head turban, with white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, reaches toward a brass offering vessel held by a woman in an orange and peach sari with flowers in her hair. Another woman in a peach sari holds a decorated plate. To the left stand men in maroon robes wearing gold and bead necklaces, and men in white shirts and white trousers stand behind with hands folded. A woman in red sari with folded hands and a small child in blue appear at the right edge.2008-07-28 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20092009-09-15January 01 20092009-01-01