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Photograph of a crowded indoor event tent with a blue carpeted floor and a large painted banner of deities and an OM symbol in the background. At centre, a man in a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron robe and a heavy gold-bead mala and rudraksha necklaces is being approached by devotees; several people bow or reach toward him. Around him, saffron-clad sadhus wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads, while a man in a blue shirt on the left holds up a phone to take a picture. A bald man in glasses on the right wears a rust-coloured shawl with gold beads. a person candidate appearance is consistent with the page's claim, with a turban, saffron robe and ornate malas, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

Indoor photo of a crowded hall with a blue floor mat and white walls. In the centre a smiling man wears a red-orange turban, an orange-maroon robe over the shoulder, and several strands of gold beads. Around him, men in orange and maroon robes with gold necklaces and shaved heads stand close together, and a man in white kurta with a black rudraksha-style mala and a forehead mark stands beside them. A phone is raised in the lower left corner. Behind them a large banner shows a painted figure with long hair and an OM symbol, with many robed people and white-clad devotees in the background.

A crowded indoor camp hall with a blue floor and white walls, decorated with a large painted mural of deities and an Om symbol behind. In the centre, a smiling man wears a red-orange turban, a rust-coloured robe and layered rudraksha and gold-bead malas, standing among other people. To the left, a man in white with a white tilak on his forehead and a red-beaded mala looks down. To the right, a bald priest in saffron-coloured cloth wears glasses and a gold-bead necklace. Behind them, devotees in orange and white clothing and a bearded man in glasses fill the space, with phones held up by onlookers at the edges.

A festival procession under an orange and white tented canopy at a Kumbh Mela gathering. A central figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron robe wears a thick rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, smiling as he walks beneath a yellow umbrella with beaded fringe. Around him, saffron-clad sadhus with shaved heads and turbans walk among devotees; a bearded sadhu in peach robes stands at left, and a man in a saffron dhoti with gold malas walks at right. Devotees crowd the scene, including a woman in yellow sari, a man in a blue shirt holding a child, and a man in white shirt bending forward. A phone is raised at the far left and marigold garlands hang at lower left.

Indoor photo in a hall with cream walls, red curtains and a white-covered row of devotees at a barrier. A smiling man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a red-orange turban, a red bindi, heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and gold armlets reaches out to bless a bowing devotee. The devotee wears an orange turban and orange robe and bends forward with palms together. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand in line, and a man with white forehead markings and beaded jewellery appears at right. Swamiji (probable): the smiling man in the orange-brown robe and turban with gold ornaments, shown in the act of giving blessing.

A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a crowded event. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears a tall orange turban, an orange robe and shawl, and layered ornate gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala; he raises one hand in address. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, turban, saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces match the cues. To his right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him. On the left, a devotee in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala looks on, and in the foreground a man in a brown vest bends low, touching the floor in obeisance. Many other people in orange, white and casual clothes fill the background, with orange banners and hanging decorations above.

A crowd of saffron-robed men gathers closely in a tented hall with a white canvas ceiling and red floor coverings. At centre, a man in an orange turban, brown-orange wrap and a long beaded necklace stands smiling and reaching out his hands toward a bald man in glasses and gold beads. Around them devotees in orange, red and white clothing, some with forehead markings and rudraksha malas, press in. A bald man on the left wears a white-striped forehead marking and orange robes. Framed pictures hang on the back wall and a red banner is visible at the upper right.

September 13 2015

A photograph of a crowded ceremonial gathering. In the centre, a person in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with a long brown rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace smiles while touching the head of a seated devotee with a palm. Around them, saffron-robed monks, a man in white with a yellow lanyard, and a man in a yellow-and-orange turban stand or sit. The person at centre wears a shawl with gold-toned trim and bracelets of rudraksha beads. Another person in a bright orange garment is visible at the right edge, and a flower garland is held in the foreground.

September 20 2015

Night photo at a religious gathering. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe bends forward with palms pressed together, offering respect to a smiling man in a deep maroon turban and maroon-and-gold dress with layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and palms joined in anjali. A young man in white with a tilak stands at left; saffron-robed attendants and onlookers surround them in front of an ornate silver and gold shrine canopy with garlands. Swamiji (probable): the smiling man in the maroon turban and gold-layered necklaces receiving the greeting, shown in an honoured position at the centre.

A photograph in a hall with a red curtain and a golden throne-like seat at the back. A smiling man in an orange-red turban and a brown-orange shawl with gold trim and a heavy gold necklace stands at centre, one hand raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable) based on the orange-red turban, ornate gold necklace and ceremonial attire. Before him, a man in white clothes bows deeply, hands folded, and another man in white bends forward. Devotees in white and saffron robes line the aisle behind metal barrier posts, and a projected screen shows a decorative design at the top left.