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September 08 20112011-09-08September 08 20112011-09-08A photograph of an outdoor street arrival on a dirt road beside a white car. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and waist, stands barefoot in the middle of the road with a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers hanging to the waist. A man in white dhoti and shirt bows low at the figure's feet, touching the ground near the bare feet, while another man in white with folded hands stands behind holding a brass vessel with flowers on a plate. A bearded man in an orange kurta with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl stands to the left, and a woman in a striped sari smiles nearby. A cameraman in a red shirt films behind, and a green metal gate and yellow-flowering trees form the background. The central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, matching the a person cues; it is a probable candidate, present in person.2011-09-08September 08 20112011-09-08Outdoor photograph at a building entrance beside a silver car, with leafy trees behind. A man in orange robes with long dark hair stands centre, palms pressed together in greeting, smiling, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace. A man in white dhoti with a yellow-and-red sash holds a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Beside him stands a man in white dhoti with a bare upper body and beaded necklaces, gesturing with an open hand. At right, a woman in a blue sari holds a pink flower garland, and a bare-chested older man in white dhoti stands with palms joined. Another white-clad man stands at left. Marigold and pink flower decorations fill the scene.2010-01-10A photo taken outdoors beside a silver SUV at an ashram gate. A central figure in orange saffron robes wears a long multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blooms and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. To the right, a younger man in orange with a gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another man in white dhoti and shawl stands behind him with palms pressed together. On the left, a woman in white with hair in a ponytail and folded hands faces the central figure at close range. Other devotees in white and orange stand behind the vehicle and along the edges of the frame. Tents and a brick wall appear in the background.2011-07-15A photograph of an outdoor arrival scene beside a silver car and a brick wall. A central figure with long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, orange saffron robes, a long white and multicolour flower garland and a gold bead necklace smiles and holds his palms together in greeting. Several men in white and orange stand nearby, and a woman in a bun bows with folded hands at right. A cameraman films from the right, and a silver bird finial sits atop a staff in the background. The central figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes, a garland and gold necklace, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance in person, shown here greeting devotees.2011-12-11Outdoor arrival scene on a dirt path beside a silver-grey SUV. A smiling figure in orange saffron robes and a long multicolour flower garland waves with one raised hand, a red bindi on the forehead and gold-bead necklaces around the neck. Around them, devotees in orange and white stand with palms pressed in namaste; a bearded man in orange robes and garlands greets the figure, a man in white dhoti with gold border stands at right, and a bald man in orange cloth holds a brass item. Behind, a cameraman films and a red-and-gold ceremonial flag or umbrella appears at upper right, with a brick wall and trees in the background.2011-07-15A photograph taken outdoors at a black iron gate with decorative finials, beside a white wall and a tree. A smiling figure in an orange saffron robe stands center, wearing a long white and red flower garland around the neck and a red and white bindi mark on the forehead, long dark hair swept back. Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garland. Two men in white shirts stand at the gate: one on the left with his back to the camera, and one on the right bending forward with his hand raised to his forehead in a gesture of respect. A woman in an orange top partly visible at left, and a car is parked beside the gate.2010-02-15September 08 20112011-09-08September 26 20112011-09-26Outdoor courtyard arrival at a house visit in Coimbatore. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a yellow and red marigold garland and a red bindi, stands at left smiling with palms pressed together in greeting beside a silver car's bonnet. Beside him a second person in an orange robe also holds hands in greeting. On the right, a man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses and a wristwatch, presses his palms together, while an older man in white shirt and white dhoti holds his palms together near a brass aarti plate with flowers. A woman in a red sari stands behind them. Potted plants and a stone-clad wall with palm trees form the background. The swami-candidate's cues (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garland) are present, so the person at left is a probable Swamiji.2010-02-17