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June 05 2011

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A photograph of an outdoor ashram courtyard with a paved hexagonal-tiled path and a red-and-white painted step edge at left. At front left, a long-haired person in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala walks barefoot; the appearance cues (long swept hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads) are distinctive, and the page does not name him here, so the identity is uncertain. Beside him, a bald man in white with an orange shawl and a barefoot man in white with an orange shawl walk along. Behind them a line of men in white dhotis and kurtas, many with hands folded in anjali, stand in greeting; an older man in a lavender dhoti and shirt and a younger man in white with a rudraksha mala stand among them. Small stone deity murtis and a garland-draped doorway are visible in the background of the ashram buildings.2010-07-01A photograph of an outdoor gathering with a man in the foreground wearing an orange saffron shawl, a long rudraksha mala with large beads, and a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead; his long, dark, swept-back hair falls to his shoulders and he holds his palms together in anjali. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and a man in a teal checked shirt stand with hands folded in prayer. Blurred orange and red structures and greenery form the background. The appearance of the foreground man, with long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, is a person candidate.2011-10-07A barefoot man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a long rudraksha mala and a yellow tilak on his forehead stands with palms pressed together at chest level on a brick-paved courtyard. Behind him, a line of men in white dhotis with gold borders and shawls stand attentively, one holding an orange bag, and a man in a checked shirt joins his hands in namaste at right. Trees and a red-roofed building appear in the background.2011-10-07A barefoot figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala around the neck walks up steps decorated with white kolam patterns, toward a raised orange-draped platform on the left. Behind him, a line of devotees in white dhotis and shirts stands with hands folded in anjali, some with a yellow shawl. A bare-chested man in white dhoti walks at the front left. Outdoors, a sandy ground holds a small fire or offering area with a tall bamboo pole, a figure in white and orange stands in the distance, and an orange-roofed building with decorations lies behind. A black speaker sits at the right edge. Possibly a satsang or yagna setting; the robed figure is an appearance-based Swamiji candidate with saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala.2010-09-12A photograph of a saffron-robed man with long swept-back dark hair and a white-and-gold flower garland around his neck, standing barefoot on a grey floor beside a red carpet scattered with petals. He smiles and holds his hands together at his chest. Behind him a line of women in white, yellow and orange saris and salwar kameez stand with hands folded in greeting. At right, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands with hands clasped. An orange wall, a blue sign reading Silence please, and a framed picture hang in the background. Swamiji (probable): the robed man with long hair and garland fits the candidate's presentation, with the cues of long hair, saffron clothing and garland.2010-07-21A photograph of an outdoor ashram procession on a sandy courtyard with palm and coconut trees behind. In the centre, a barefoot figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti with a dark rudraksha mala, walking up steps. Beside and behind them, men in white dhotis and white kurtas with saffron/orange shawls follow, and a man in orange robes walks at the left edge. Several white-clad devotees and onlookers stand on the right, and a white table with items sits near the left. The scene resembles a ritual procession toward a building entrance.2010-07-01A photograph of a person walking outdoors on a paved path, with a red bindi on the forehead, dark hair swept back, and a saffron-orange garment draped over the shoulder with a red border, worn with a long rudraksha mala. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and sleeveless top wears a thin chain and holds a small object, while several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra as if greeting. The person in front wears the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and swept-back hair, consistent with being the central figure of the scene. Several people are visible.2011-02-02June 05 20112011-06-05December 30 20092009-12-30October 15 20102010-10-15December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a group walking barefoot across a paved courtyard beside a white-and-red striped stone platform, with a low red-roofed building and a hanging floral garland behind them. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha mala walks forward with hands folded, while a man in an orange shawl and a younger man in a white dhoti with yellow shoulder cloth walk alongside. Several men in white dhotis and white kurtas stand at the sides with hands joined, and a few boys in yellow and printed shirts watch and fold their hands.2010-07-14