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A photograph of a street scene where a smiling figure in an orange saffron robe and a red-and-yellow garland stands beside a silver vehicle. A woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a brass tray with flowers and a kalasha-like vessel, while a man in white shirt and dhoti leans in to offer it, and a kneeling man in cream clothing bends low in the foreground. Two men in white dhotis stand in the background near a white wall and palm trees. The figure in orange has long dark hair with a red bindi and a rudraksha-style necklace, offering a possible a person identification based on the swept-back hair, saffron robe and garland cues. Pada pooja style reverence is shown as devotees honour the figure at their home entrance.

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Outdoor street scene beside a white wall and a silver van. A saffron-robed figure wearing a large garland of red and yellow marigolds stands at the centre, with long dark hair and a warm smile. Several people in white dhotis and shirts bend forward, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a brass pooja plate with flowers and a vessel, offering the welcome. Women in red and orange saris and a young child in red stand at the left. Palm trees and buildings are behind. The saffron-robed figure appears to be a senior swami receiving a welcome with a garland and pooja, consistent with a visit to a home. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland.2010-01-10A photograph of an outdoor ritual welcome at a courtyard with a tiled roof and palm trees behind. In the centre, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a multicoloured and white flower garland stands with his hands near a silver tray. A woman in an orange-brown sari with jasmine in her hair holds a silver tray with a brass kalasha topped by a coconut, decorated with yellow flowers and green leaves. Bending forward in white clothes at the lower left is another devotee, while a man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands at the left, and a man in an orange shawl with folded hands stands beside them. Several other men in white and dark trousers stand in the background beside a white car.2010-02-18Outdoor photograph on a sunny street beside a white wall and a silver SUV. A man in long orange robes with long dark hair stands centre, wearing a large multicolour garland of red, magenta and yellow flowers, smiling. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland fit the appearance cue, and he is the central figure receiving honour. A woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a brass pot and a silver tray of flowers and leaves. Around them, men in white shirts, one kneeling and others standing, and a woman in red blouses and a sari, plus a child, are gathered at the roadside.2010-01-10A photograph of an outdoor welcome at a home entrance beside a white car. A bare-chested sannyasi in saffron-orange robe with a flowing orange shawl stands at center, a long white and red flower garland being placed over his neck by a man in a white shirt. A woman in a white sari with a floral-print blouse holds a silver tray of petals and offerings. A man in a yellow shawl and orange robe stands at left, another man in white stands behind, and a man in a yellow shirt at right holds the tray. Orange marigold strands hang at top left and bamboo leaves decorate the background.2010-01-10Outdoor photograph at a dusty site beside a grey car decorated with long garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and stands at the car's side with his hands extended toward an older woman in white sari with an orange shawl, who holds a silver tray of flowers and a silver pot. A woman in an orange sari and a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a silver plate of marigolds and lit oil lamps. Behind them, a man in white, a seated older man with folded hands, and children watch beneath banana plants, a chain-link fence and a string of orange and red pennants. The scene is an arrival-style welcome with a ritual aarti.2008-12-31September 15 20092009-09-15A paved garden path outside a house with palm trees and shrubs. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rust-red dhoti with gold bands, stands beside an open black SUV door, wearing gold armlets and a red and yellow flower garland with gold ornaments. An older man in an orange kurta and white shawl stands before him with palms joined in greeting. A woman in an orange sari and red blouse kneels at his feet, appearing to perform padapuja. Behind them, a man in an orange robe stands near the house and a man in white kurta holds up a phone. Another person in orange wearing a mala stands to the left.2014-07-08A roadside outdoor photograph beside a white SUV with its rear door open, under leafy trees and a palm at the left. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and orange dhoti faces away, greeting a smiling long-haired figure in an orange robe with a red and white flower garland and a gold bangle. Behind them a sadhu in orange robes stands by the car, and a row of men in white shirts and cream or yellow dhotis stands along the roadside; one holds a yellow marigold garland and a brass tray at the left edge. Several people are visible, and the scene reads as a welcome or greeting at the roadside.2010-02-02Outdoors on a dirt road beside a low white wall and palm trees, a smiling man in orange saffron robes and a gold headband stands wearing a long white and red flower garland, with a rudraksha-style red mark on his forehead. Behind him a man in orange holds a tall wooden staff and another man in orange with a gold chain stands at left near a dark car. An older man in white clothes bends forward with hands together to greet him, and a woman in an orange sari with a shawl bows beside them. A white van and a blue door are visible in the background.2008-12-24September 08 20112011-09-08Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony on a paved courtyard scattered with pink flower petals. A man in saffron-orange robes stands centre-frame, smiling, wearing a long pink garland with white flower strands, while a woman in a cream sari with gold necklace arranges or offers it. To the right, a woman in an orange sari holds a silver tray with a kalasha-style brass pot, flowers and mango leaves. Men in white shirts and white trousers, some with lanyards, stand around. A corrugated roof, red fabric canopy and trees form the background.2009-09-15August 06 20092009-08-06