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December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai

Evening photograph in a crowded temple precinct lit by warm lamplight, with a carved, painted temple wall and ornate decorated pillars behind. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a long gold beaded necklace with a gold pendant wears a saffron-orange wrap over a yellow garment and holds a folded white cloth in both hands while standing in conversation. Two men in white shirts or kurtas and saffron wraps stand near him in conversation, and several other people stand around in the background. a person: the central figure matches the page's indication of his presence through long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, though his face is not used for identification.

December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai

Night photograph of a temple precinct at a festival, with strings of lights and a gold-topped gopuram-style shrine lit up behind. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace and a saffron-orange shawl over a cream garment stands with his palms pressed together, smiling. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a grey beard, and others in saffron and mustard-yellow robes crowd closely. A blue canopy and stalls appear in the background. Appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace are consistent with a person in the crowd, but this is unverified.

A photograph of a festive indoor gathering with colourful striped tassels hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak, a saffron-red shawl draped over one shoulder and a multi-strand gold-beaded mala smiles while pressing his palms together and gesturing toward a man in a white shirt on the left, who has his arms folded. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around smiling and making anjali gestures, and a man on the right in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace holds a wooden tray with brass vessels. The setting appears to be a ceremonial hall with pink walls. Swamiji (probable) with long hair, saffron-red shawl and gold mala is shown greeting devotees.

A photograph inside a temple hall with pale walls and hanging decorative tassels in orange, yellow and blue. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red mark on his forehead wears a saffron-red shawl and a heavy ceremonial gold-and-rudraksha style necklace; he smiles with palms pressed together. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with hands folded in greeting, and on the right a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a silver tray with a brass vessel. The scene suggests a devotional gathering with devotees greeting a central figure. A probable Swamiji candidate is visible with long hair, saffron shawl and ornate necklace.

Night photograph of a crowded procession at a temple, with string lights and illuminated arches behind the crowd. A central man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a beaded necklace and a garland, and holds a white cloth while smiling. Around him, men in white shirts and saffron-orange shawls press close, and a woman in a pink-and-orange sari stands at the left edge.

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December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai

A photograph of a temple scene at night, with a long string of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and green hanging behind the group. A woman-like figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange and gold saffron-toned garment, a long gold chain and gold ornaments, and smiles while holding her hands together in greeting. Beside her, a bearded man in a magenta-red shawl and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala and white tripundra marks on his forehead, holds a brass lamp-like ritual object. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in a red shawl and rudraksha malas holds a sceptre-like staff, and a man with a beard in orange clothing stands at the edge. Several other men in white shirts and dhotis stand around them, and a rope barrier and columns are visible in the background.

A dense crowd fills a temple hall with tall stone pillars and hanging saffron and multicoloured banners. At centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red saffron cloth over bare shoulders and a heavy gold bead necklace, hands clasped, smiling; he has the appearance of the probable Swamiji. Beside him, a man in an orange garment and gold necklace stands, a bald priest with a rudraksha mala and bare chest is on the right holding a metal tray with red offerings, and a man in a white striped shirt stands near the centre. Devotees with red forehead marks surround them. Probable Swamiji, depicted in person at a temple gathering.

A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors with a striped festive canopy and colourful pillars behind. In the centre a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a red robe, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a red bindi; he smiles and extends his hand toward a devotee. At right an older man in an orange robe holds a silver tray. Behind them a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a sandalwood tilak stands near, and several men and women in white shirts, dhotis and saris watch. A devotee at left in a red shirt bows with palms pressed together.