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A smiling man in a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stands with palms pressed together on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent with red valances. He wears a long garland of white jasmine and red roses with green leaves, a gold ceremonial necklace with bell-like pendants, and a red bindi. Behind him, a second man in orange robes also claps, and a figure in orange robes stands at the right edge. Scattered flower petals and marigold garlands line the stage edge, with a silver-coloured decorative element behind.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold zari borders, wearing a thick gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, smiling with both palms raised beside his face in greeting. Behind him stands a second man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shirt, also with raised palms. To the right, another figure in orange clothing is partly visible. The red-carpeted stage is scattered with marigold and rose petals, a red-and-white canopy overhead, and a silver lamp stand with a decorative backdrop at right. The long-haired man in white has a red tilak and wears distinctive long hair and gold ornaments, consistent with the a person appearance cues.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 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 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.2010-01-01Photograph of a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, white forehead marks and a red bindi, wearing a white shawl over a cream-and-gold garment. He wears heavy gold beaded necklaces and a thick red and white flower garland, and his hands are clasped at his waist. Behind him to the left stands a man in orange robes with long curly hair and glasses, and a partly visible person in orange cloth is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and garland match the page's event description, but the identification rests on appearance cues only.2009-01-01A photograph of a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair, white vibhuti on his forehead and a red kumkum dot, draped in a cream and gold-bordered cloth. He wears a thick multi-strand gold necklace with a gold pendant, a red and white flower garland, and holds his hands together near his chest. Behind him stands a man in orange robes with long hair and a gold bead necklace, and other people fill the background in front of an orange vehicle. Probable Swamiji, the central figure, appears in person, based on long hair, gold ceremonial necklaces and garland cues.2009-01-01A 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.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, wearing a white and yellow-bordered shawl over his shoulders. He is draped in a thick red and white flower garland and multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant. Behind him, devotees in orange and saffron robes and a woman in glasses stand in a crowd, with a red-and-white sash and mala visible. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), long hair, gold ornate necklaces and flower garland, in person at a festive public gathering.2009-01-01A 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 in an orange saffron turban and orange robe stands center stage before a red backdrop with a mountain-like image, wearing a long white and red flower garland with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead. He raises one hand in a wave. To his right, a man in white shirt and dhoti stands smiling and gesturing, and at left a bald man in orange and a person in orange bend over seated figures. At the lower left, a person in white prostrates or bows low in the foreground. a person: the central figure wears a saffron turban, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a garland, and is greeted on stage as the honoured guest. The scene is a stage function with devotees paying respects.2010-02-18January 01 20092009-01-01A 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.2010-01-01