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Photograph of an entrance to a temple with a marble facade and a carved stone arch. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a matching wrap stands barefoot at right, smiling and touching the arm of an older man in a brown vest and white dhoti. A man in an orange robe at center holds a garland of red and white flowers. A man in a checked shirt in the foreground gestures toward the group, while others in white and orange stand on the steps. A stone plaque with text is mounted on the wall.

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January 28 20102010-01-28Outdoor photo of a walkway at a temple complex on a sunny day. Three sannyasis in saffron-orange robes walk along white stone paving. The bald sannyasi on the left wears orange robes with maroon borders and rudraksha beads and carries a small orange item. The central figure has long dark hair and wears an orange shawl and dhoti, with one hand over his chest. The sannyasi on the right holds a bouquet of white and red flowers. A man in a grey shirt and khaki trousers points ahead with his right arm, and a woman in a green and yellow sari with a handbag walks behind them. Other people in saris and light clothing stand along the path, with palm trees, a low cream building with arches, hedges and trees behind them.2010-01-28December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor photo of a group walking barefoot across a white marble courtyard beside pink sandstone pillars, with green trees and a playground frame behind. In the centre, a man in a long-haired, swept-back look wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and carries a long wooden staff. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and orange shawl walks ahead, and a man in white with an orange shawl and a pendant follows. On the right, a man in cream kurta and pants walks alone. Several men in shirts and dark trousers stand or walk at the left edge. a person appearance is not confidently established, so the central figure is described by role as a sannyasi.2009-09-10A bald man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala places a garland of orange flower-like beads around the neck of a smiling young man in a white t-shirt and dark trousers. Behind them, other people in white and orange clothing stand under a covered open-sided hall with orange cloth hanging from the pillars, and a carved stone pillar with reliefs is visible at left. A woman in white is visible at right near an orange-painted wall.2011-08-19A photograph of people walking through a narrow stone passage at a temple gateway, with grilled metal gates on both sides. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a bright orange robe, orange-beaded mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. Behind and beside him, several saffron-robed men walk, one with a shaved head and white tilak on his forehead. On the right, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, a woman in white with a red shawl and other visitors in light clothing also press their hands together. Other figures are visible further back in the passage.2010-01-08A photograph of an evening crowd gathered at a temple entrance decorated with banana plants and red-and-white striped poles. At centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban, orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with a bare upper chest visible. Around him stand devotees in white kurta-style clothing, one woman in a red sari at the back, and others in light shirts and salwar. The man's orange and rudraksha cues are distinctive, though the setting is an ordinary group greeting, so identity remains uncertain. A small purple logo appears at the upper left.2003-04-11A photograph of a seated man wearing an orange-brown turban and a garland of white flowers with red roses, his palms pressed together in namaste and a smile on his face. He sits on a white cushioned seat with palm fronds and a microphone stand beside him. A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers with glasses bows low toward him, hands together. Behind them a large painted hand in a mudra and wall decorations with flower arrangements in a pink-toned hall.Photograph of a group walking down temple steps of grey stone. In the foreground, a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white tripundra, wears an orange robe and a heavy gold necklace with a pendant. Beside him, another man with long dark hair and white forehead markings wears an orange robe with maroon border and a gold bead necklace. Behind them, a bald man in a white dhoti holds rudraksha beads, and several women in white and orange saris with white forehead marks follow, along with another orange-robed man. The stone wall behind carries carved relief panels.2010-01-08December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor welcome on a dirt road lined with coconut palms. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a large white-and-red flower garland stands under a red parasol with fringed tassels, receiving a yellow-and-red flower garland offered by a younger saffron-robed attendant with shell-bead necklaces. A bearded attendant in saffron robes holds a silver vessel with mango leaves and yellow flowers. In the foreground, a man in white kneels and bows. A silver car with its headlights visible sits behind them, decorated with flower garlands.2008-12-25A photograph of an informal greeting in a covered hall with plain pale walls and a metal mesh window. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange cloth with a red-and-white forehead mark stands centre, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste toward a man in a white shirt seen from behind. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a younger man in orange robes holding a water bottle stand nearby. Behind them, men in white shirts and forehead markings look on.2009-08-08