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A photograph inside a covered pavilion with a metal roof and exposed rafters. A figure in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and long, swept-back dark hair leans forward to hand a gold ceremonial object, a ritual implement with a handle, to a man in a pink shirt and white shirt. Several devotees in white and pink shirts and a checked shirt crowd around, reaching toward the offering. In the lower right, a monastic in an orange robe with a shaved head holds a silver tray with a folded paper or offering.

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A photograph taken indoors under a corrugated metal roof with exposed trusses and fluorescent tubes. A man with long, swept-back black hair and a bare upper body wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala, and is accepting a ceremonial offering. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds a silver plate of offerings. Around them, several men in white, pink and red shirts stand close, one holding a golden trident-shaped object, and devotees are visible in the background near a decorated altar with framed portraits and colourful hangings.2010-11-03A photograph of a temple-like hall where a long-haired figure in an orange saffron garment, with a rudraksha-style mala, extends their hands to take a gold ornate ritual object from a devotee, while a silver-coloured tray sits in front. Around them several men stand closely: a man in a green checked shirt, a man in a red shirt, an older man in a white striped shirt with a moustache, and a man in a pink shirt. A shaved-headed man in orange robes is in the lower right foreground. Behind them are framed black-and-white portraits on the wall and a corrugated roof, with a decorated shrine visible at the right edge. The long-haired figure in saffron with a mala has distinctive presentation cues, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate for the page subject.2010-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a covered hall with a metal roof truss. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and holds a tall ornate golden ritual staff over a wooden tray. A man in a white shirt stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a bald man in white stands at right edge. A man in a white and red-marked shirt with a forehead tilak and glasses stands behind them, and a cameraman is visible behind the central figure. A silver offering tray sits at the bottom of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the central figure with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala is a candidate for Swamiji, and the appearance is consistent with the page description.2010-11-01Outdoor photo under a corrugated tent roof with steel trusses. A man with long dark swept-back hair, a white horizontal forehead mark, an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala holds a tall gold ceremonial staff with a finial, offering it toward the cupped hands of a middle-aged man in a white striped shirt who bows in devotion. Other devotees in white and orange stand around a wooden table with a silver tray. A videographer with a camera is visible in the background, and a monk in orange robes stands at the lower right. a person cues include the long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and he is distinctively dressed and presenting the staff to devotees.2010-10-31 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor evening gathering with several men and a young boy standing close together. In the foreground a man with long, swept-back black hair wears an orange sleeveless garment and a rudraksha mala, and holds a gold ceremonial staff with a small white object in his hand while reading or handling it. A bare-chested priest wearing a gold necklace and a white dhoti with red border stands at the right edge, and a woman in white with a hair ornament watches at left. A silver tray holding orange cloth is visible at the bottom. The background shows a red and orange backdrop with a white canopy. The man with the long hair and orange garment is Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala while handling the gold staff.2010-10-15A photograph of a public event indoors under a corrugated metal roof with exposed steel trusses. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange-and-maroon cloth, with a rudraksha mala across his chest, smiles while a devotee in a white shirt reaches toward him. An attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Other people in white and striped shirts and children stand around, with a banner and orange fabric in the background. a person: the long swept hair, orange cloth, and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and the page says he is present. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2010-11-07A photograph of a devotee receiving a blessing at an indoor event. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and an orange saffron wrap raises one hand in blessing while holding a gold ceremonial staff over a wooden tray of offerings. Beside him a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray. On the left, a man in a white striped shirt stands with palms pressed together, and a man in white with a forehead tilak is behind him. Cameras and onlookers are visible in the background.2010-11-01A photograph of a temple-style pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses. In the centre, a man with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a dark rudraksha mala and an orange saffron garment holds a long ornate golden ceremonial staff over a silver tray, appearing to give blessing or darshan. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in an orange garment holds a tray and stands near a priest in white dhoti with gold beaded necklaces. Devotees in striped shirts and a woman in a dark patterned sari with gold jewellery watch. a person is the central figure in orange with rudraksha mala and swept-back hair, appearing in person.2010-11-02A photograph of a temple or ashram darshan under a dark tent canopy. A long-haired man with a white tilak on his forehead, wearing a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala, holds a gilded ceremonial staff toward a devotee's forehead. Several people with folded hands stand in a line in white shirts and light clothing, receiving the blessing. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a beaded mala stands at the right edge, and a woman in glasses with folded palms is at the far right. A cameraman stands behind the line. Presenter is probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, conferring the blessing as a sannyasi.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph taken under a tented roof of a ritual. A man with long dark swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, rudraksha mala beads and an orange saffron robe holds a tall golden ceremonial implement and extends his other hand toward a line of people. Several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together, waiting. Behind him another orange-robed man stands with a gold staff, and a shaved-headed man in orange is at the lower right. A video camera is raised in the background, and a metal tray sits on a table at the bottom edge. People visible: about six.A photograph of a public darshan at an open-sided shed with a corrugated metal roof. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless wrap and a rudraksha mala holds a gold ceremonial rod toward a devotee in a plaid shirt, who has palms joined. Behind a metal barrier, onlookers in white shirts and teal clothing watch, and a cameraman films. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a silver tray.2010-11-03October 26 20102010-10-26