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Night scene at a stone ghat or temple doorway with a white carved arch. In the foreground, a man in long-sleeved orange-saffron robes with a gold trident crown and long swept-back dark hair stands barefoot on a red cushion, facing another orange-robed man wearing a flower garland and red-orange cloth, who smiles and holds his hands together in greeting. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in yellow, orange and white clothing stands on the steps. A man in yellow robes is at the left edge, and a blurred white-clad arm appears at the right. Swamiji (probable) appears on the left with the trident crown, long hair and saffron robes.

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Evening scene on a stone ghat at a riverside temple. A man in an orange kurta with a green-and-gold garland and a red-tasselled pendant stands on a red mat, hands pressed together, smiling. Facing him from behind, a figure with long dark hair in a swept-back style, wearing orange robes and a golden crown-like headpiece, bends forward with hands extended toward him. Behind them, devotees in yellow, white and orange clothing and onlookers stand in the dim background beside a carved white pillar with bell motifs.2010-09-24Evening photograph on a covered stone terrace with a cream and orange pillar decorated with bell motifs. A bearded man with long hair and a golden trident-topped staff wears orange robes and a draped orange shawl, standing on a red mat and clasping hands with a smiling young man in orange robes and a green-and-orange flower garland with a red tassel pendant. Around them, people in yellow and orange robes stand and sit. On the right, a man in a blue shirt with a camera bag and a woman in black stand with palms pressed together. The atmosphere suggests a gathering or greeting.2010-09-24Evening photo at a stone ghat-style platform with a white-and-orange carved pillar behind. Two men stand on red cushions with hands joined in greeting. The man on the left has long wavy hair, a full beard, an orange-red shawl over peach robes, and a rudraksha mala; a gold trident stands behind him. The man on the right wears an orange robe with gold trim and a long garland of flowers and gold beads with a red tassel, and smiles. Behind them, people in yellow and orange garments and a man in a light blue striped shirt with a camera stand among a crowd. Some devotees on the left wear yellow robes.2010-09-24A photograph of an evening outdoor ceremony on a raised stone platform beside ornate cream and brown temple pillars decorated with bells and carved medallions. A long-haired bearded man in orange robes stands at left holding a microphone and a golden staff topped with a trident. Beside him a younger man in orange robes and a red-and-white shawl, wearing a white flower garland with a red tassel, smiles while standing on a red cushion. A woman in an orange shawl and a man in a grey shirt hold up a folded orange cloth in front of the standing man. Seated devotees in yellow and orange clothing fill the foreground and background, with spectators behind them. A brown and gold tiger figure occupies the lower right corner.2010-09-24Night photograph of an outdoor riverside ceremony with a crowd behind. In the foreground, a bearded man in orange robes and a red shawl stands with palms pressed together in prayer, a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him, a younger man in saffron-orange robes with a garland of flowers and a gold-tinted ceremonial necklace stands with hands folded in anjali, eyes closed. Both stand on red cushions over white cloth. Behind them, a woman in black and a man in a white shirt with a camera also hold their hands together. A cream-coloured ornate stone pillar with carved bells rises at right, and people in yellow and orange garments fill the background.2010-09-24Night photo at a riverside ghat with a white-and-pink stone pillar and hanging bells behind. In the centre, a clean-shaven man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-edged dhoti, a garland of flowers and a red-tasselled pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead stands with palms pressed together in namaste; a tall golden staff rises behind him. Beside him on the left, a bearded man with long, swept-back hair wears an orange-red shawl over an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, also with hands folded. Around them, devotees in white kurtas, yellow and orange clothing and a woman in black stand on a red-patterned floor with white cloth underfoot. a person: the man in the centre, identified by a compatible presentation of saffron robes, a garland and a golden staff, is presented here as a ceremonial figure rather than confirmed by face.2010-09-24A candid photo of a smiling young man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment with a yellow border, a multi-strand gold bead necklace, and a thick garland of white jasmine and red roses with green leaves. He sits and clasps the hand of an elderly bald man in orange robes, who looks down with eyes lowered. Behind them a bearded man in orange robes and gold beads stands smiling, with a young man in white and orange, a woman in a pink sari, and a gold ceremonial staff with a trident finial visible at left. Large banana leaves frame the right side of a white-walled room.2008-01-01Evening outdoor scene at a temple-style stone pillar with ornate carved niches and hanging bells. On the left, a bearded man with long wavy hair in orange robes holds up a large white cloth printed with orange motifs, appearing to speak. Beside him on the right, a man with long dark hair wears a layered orange robe with gold trim, a white shawl, a long garland of green leaves and gold beads, and a red flower offering in his hands, standing on a red cushion. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes holds a tall golden trident, and seated devotees and a standing onlooker in a striped shirt watch the scene.2010-09-24Night outdoor photo at a riverside ghat-style stage under an arched pillared structure. A bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange robe with a red-orange shawl, a rudraksha-style mala at his chest, and holds a tall brass trident-topped staff, standing on a red cushion with white cloth beneath. Beside him stands a younger man in orange robes with a white-and-red shawl and a thick garland of green leaves and flowers, his hair pulled back. Behind them a crowd of devotees in yellow, orange and white watches, and a man in a blue shirt stands at right. Brass lamps and ritual items are visible.2010-09-24January 03 20082008-01-03A photograph of a public event with a red carpet and banana-leaf decorations. A long-haired figure in an orange-gold garment with a bare shoulder stands with hands folded, facing an older man in an orange-saffron robe with a green-and-gold border and a white garland, who holds his palms together. Behind them, a man in a white kurta and orange shawl and a man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold stole stand near a red-cushioned gold chair. Attendants in white and orange stand in the background beneath blue and pink draped fabric and a flower-decorated canopy.2008-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair stands barefoot on a red-cushioned platform in a procession, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears an orange saffron robe and a long chain of rudraksha beads, with a red tilak on his forehead. A thick garland of red roses, white jasmine and a white tassel hangs from his shoulders, and the platform behind him is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and gold lion carvings. Beside him a man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala looks on, and a man in white shirt stands at the edge. Corrugated metal roofing and a bare bulb overhead indicate a temporary pavilion. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2006-12-30