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A man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands barefoot on a carpet in front of a stage decorated with marigold garlands and orange and pink gerbera flowers in brass vases. He wears a cream dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a heavy gold bead necklace, and holds a small bundle of dark rudraksha-like beads in one hand. Beside him, a second man in an orange robe and gold beaded mala holds a silver tray. The stage has red and gold-patterned draping and a floral frame behind.

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A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands outdoors smiling, wearing a cream-white dhoti with gold-thread border and a gold shawl draped over his shoulder. He wears a heavy gold necklace of barrel-shaped beads with a large central pendant. Behind him are marigold garlands in yellow and orange strung along a red-and-white banner. At the right edge a woman in an orange sari and eyeglasses is partly visible, and at the lower left a silver plate is held. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long hair, gold necklace and ceremonial white-and-gold attire.2010-01-01A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair stands in front of a stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and orange flowers. He wears a white cloth with fine gold pinstripes over his shoulder and a gold-toned sash, and a heavy gold necklace of segmented beads with a large central pendant hangs on his chest. A red bindi marks his forehead. Another person's arm in a light blue sleeve reaches toward him from the left edge.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands on a red carpet under a white and red draped tent, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and a heavy gold necklace, and draped in long garlands of white jasmine with red and green accents. Behind him, a second man in an orange kurta and dhoti with gold necklaces raises a hand to his face. To the right, a silver lamp stand and gold-framed altar area with flower offerings sit beside a decorated yellow backdrop.2010-01-01A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing a cream cloth with gold-zari borders draped over his shoulder and bare upper torso. He wears a heavy ceremonial gold necklace of segmented beads with a central pendant. He smiles and holds a silver tray or plate at the left edge. Behind him are marigold garlands in orange and yellow, red and white striped poles, and red draped fabric, with a brass vessel visible at the lower right. The visible cues (long hair, ornate gold necklace, gold-bordered garments) match the Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label; he is the only person in the frame.2010-01-01A smiling man in a white turban with a red tilak and long hair wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a heavy gold bead necklace, stepping down onto a white-draped platform beside a red carpeted step. An attendant in an orange shawl and white dhoti, barefoot, steadies his hand from behind. Scattered flower petals lie near the steps under a canopy trimmed with pink, purple and yellow fabric.2005-12-09A photograph taken under a white tent with red and white drapery overhead. A standing man at centre wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a long garland of white jasmine and red and green flowers, and a gold-bead necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him on a red-carpeted dais, several people in white dhotis and yellow shawls and one in orange robes kneel and sort yellow and pink flowers into baskets, with petals scattered across the floor. At right stands an ornate silver-framed floral arch with a silver lamp.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands barefoot on a green mat under a white tent, wearing a cream dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a large gold bead necklace. Behind him two men in orange robes stand near a purple and red drape, and seated devotees in white with yellow shawls face the stage, with brass lamps arranged on a cloth at right. A white banner with floral motifs and a marigold garland hang above. Appearance-based candidate: a person, wearing long swept hair, gold ceremonial necklace and gold-bordered cream shawl, standing centrally in the scene.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands on a red-carpeted stage waving his right hand in greeting. He wears a cream dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace of beads. Behind him, the stage steps and railings are decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, and a green rug lies in the foreground. Another person in orange stands partly visible behind him holding a metal tray with flowers.2010-01-01A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands in front of a stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red-and-white striped poles. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl and a heavy ornate gold necklace of bead-like links with black inlay. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ornate gold necklace and ceremonial cream-and-gold dress match the page's identification of a visible candidate. He is the single physical person in the scene, with one arm raised toward the left edge.2010-01-01A man with long, swept-back dark hair stands with eyes closed and a gentle smile, a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment draped over one shoulder and a heavy ornate gold necklace of barrel-shaped beads. Behind him are marigold garlands in yellow and orange, red-and-white striped poles and red fabric. The man has distinctive long hair and gold ceremonial necklace cues, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) as a person present in the scene.2010-01-01A man stands centre-frame on a red-carpeted stage under a white canopy with red and white drapery. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a gold ornamental necklace visible beneath. His hair is long and swept back, and he has a red bindi. Around him, people in white dhotis with yellow shawls and saffron-robed attendants kneel and bend, carrying woven baskets and sorting flowers. The stage is strewn with yellow marigolds, rose petals and orange flower garlands. Behind him a yellow flower-covered frame holds a silver lamp stand. The man shows strong visible cues of a person, though this is an appearance-based label and not a confirmed identification.2010-01-01A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands on a red carpet decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. He wears a cream dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered yellow shawl draped over one shoulder and a heavy gold necklace of large bead-like pendants with a gold centrepiece. He holds small items in one hand and a silver tray rests at the lower left. Behind him are marigold garlands along a railing and a grey backdrop. He appears to be distributing offerings during a temple or event procession.2010-01-01