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A photograph of an indoor ceremonial gathering. In the centre, a man with long dark hair swept back and a white vertical mark on his forehead wears an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body, and reaches out to touch the forehead of a bearded man in white clothes who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a robed man in orange with a shaved head and gold ceremonial necklaces holds a tray with offerings. Several men in white and cream dhotis and shirts stand around, some wearing rudraksha malas, and a white-clad figure on the far right carries items. A large white projection screen and colourful striped hanging fabric decorate the hall. The central orange-robed figure fits the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of swept-back hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha mala while blessing a devotee, consistent with a satsang or darshan setting.

A photograph of an indoor ashram hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. A smiling man in white clothes and a long rudraksha mala stands at the centre, holding a bundle of white cloth. Facing him, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment wears a dark rudraksha mala and extends his hands toward the man's hands. To the right, a man in orange robes and layered gold necklaces stands near a wooden tray holding small brass items. On the left, several men in white garments and identity lanyards stand watching, and a few more people are visible in the background. The long-haired figure with orange clothes and rudraksha malas is a probable candidate for Swamiji, though his appearance is only partly visible, so identification is uncertain.

A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, holding a rudraksha mala in both hands and leaning forward toward another person whose hand is at the lower left. Behind him stands a man in an orange robe with short dark hair and a red forehead mark, and to the left a bald man with a red bindi and a white collared shirt with a dark bead necklace looks on, smiling. A red and white striped cloth edge is visible at the right edge of the frame.

Outdoor photo of two men facing each other closely at a temple-like setting. On the left, a shaved-headed man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and a small white forehead mark bends forward, hands extended toward a wooden tray. On the right, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron garment draped over the shoulders and a dark bead mala, smiling as he holds the wooden tray. Behind them stands a dark stone carving of a deity murti on a pedestal, with orange and red painted walls in the background.

A photograph of two men in close conversation indoors at a gathering, with a ceiling fan and other people in white visible behind them. The man on the left is bald with a red tilak on his forehead, wearing white ritual clothing, an orange shawl over one shoulder and a rudraksha mala. He looks down at a small white object, possibly a card, held near his chest. The man on the right has long, swept-back black hair and wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with an ornate gold necklace. He points at a white object he holds with his other hand, smiling.

Indoor hall scene with a smiling man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with gold border and heavy gold bead necklaces, his hands raised toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in a namaste greeting. Behind them a bald man in orange robes with gold necklaces and a red tilak mark stands near a white stand. Hanging colorful tassel decorations and a crowd of people in white, orange and green clothing fill the background. The exchange appears to be a respectful greeting or blessing in a devotional setting.

2011-02-22 +1 copies

Photograph inside a covered hall with yellow paper decorations hanging from the ceiling. A bald man in a white sleeveless undershirt stands at left, seen from behind. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, gesturing with his hands while speaking. Two men on the right, one in a blue checked shirt and one in a yellow-green checked shirt, hold up their hands and talk with him. Behind them, men in white dhotis and a wooden tray with items are visible. The orange-clad figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so he is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person.

A photograph inside a hall with a decorated backdrop and hanging orange lamp shade. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a black rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, stands facing an older bearded man in white kurta with a red beaded mala, who presses his palms together in greeting. Others in white and orange clothing stand around, and a man in white holds a silver tray of items at right. a person candidate is present, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.

2010-10-28 +1 copies

Night photograph of two men facing each other closely. On the left, a man with long dark hair pulled back wears a loose orange-saffron hooded wrap and smiles with hands extended toward the other man. On the right, a man with short greying hair raises both palms upward beside his head, wearing a white t-shirt and a multi-strand white beaded mala with a dark cord. Blurred stage lights glow in the dark background.

A photograph of a greeting inside an ashram hall. In the centre, a grey-haired man in a dark navy jacket over a black shirt, with a name badge, clasps hands with a bare-chested young man wearing an orange wrap, rudraksha mala and a tilak. Beside them, a man in white dhoti and shawl with red-trimmed border and rudraksha mala looks on, and a bald man in orange robes stands at the left edge with his back to the camera. A bald person is partly visible at the right edge. Behind them, a colourful striped pillar with orange tassel and white walls are visible. Watermarked copyright text appears at the lower right.