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April 02 2012

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A photograph of an outdoor gathering with a man in the foreground wearing an orange saffron shawl, a long rudraksha mala with large beads, and a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead; his long, dark, swept-back hair falls to his shoulders and he holds his palms together in anjali. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and a man in a teal checked shirt stand with hands folded in prayer. Blurred orange and red structures and greenery form the background. The appearance of the foreground man, with long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, is a person candidate.2011-10-07A photograph of an outdoor scene with a central man in an orange saffron shawl over his shoulder, wearing multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a gold-toned ornament on his chest, with a white horizontal tilak and a red dot on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and a small green parrot perches on his shoulder near his neck. Behind him, a bald man in a white dhoti with a white forehead mark stands in the background, and a partially visible person in white is at the left edge, while another person in an orange garment appears at the right with a beaded armlet. Dark green foliage and wooden poles fill the background. Appearance-based label: a person, given the saffron clothing, rudraksha malas, long swept-back hair and gold ornament.2011-05-17A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor ashram hall with a white canopy and orange-and-gold banners overhead. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest places his right palm on the head of a short-haired devotee in a white shirt, while holding a paper in his left hand. Nearby, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a red tilak and gold chain watches, and a wooden tray holds apples and a brass plate. Several devotees with folded hands stand around, including a grey-bearded man in white with a yellow shawl, and a silver plate sits in the foreground.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 26 20102010-10-26April 02 20122012-04-02August 03 20082008-08-03A seated man in an orange-and-white checked shirt bows his head while a figure in long, swept-back dark hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha mala places a hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture. The blessing figure has the distinctive long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads of a probable Swamiji (probable), giving a blessing to a devotee. Behind them, a person in a saffron-and-red sash stands, another in red shirt watches, and a man in pink shirt holds a small item near a gathering of onlookers. A white cloth-covered table and red curtain form the backdrop.2008-03-23July 12 20062006-07-12A photograph of a person walking outdoors on a paved path, with a red bindi on the forehead, dark hair swept back, and a saffron-orange garment draped over the shoulder with a red border, worn with a long rudraksha mala. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and sleeveless top wears a thin chain and holds a small object, while several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra as if greeting. The person in front wears the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and swept-back hair, consistent with being the central figure of the scene. Several people are visible.2011-02-02Outdoor photo under a canopy with palm trees and tall orange and white festival streamers. A man with long swept-back black hair wears an orange saffron robe and a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace, extending his right hand forward as he speaks. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace are the qualifying cues. Around him, men in white dhotis with sacred thread and tilak marks stand close, one holding a small white cup. A shaved-headed man in front of them bends forward holding offerings, and a stone statue appears at the left edge.2010-11-06July 12 20062006-07-12March 23 20082008-03-23