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A photograph of a lively gathering indoors at a temple-style hall with a colourful painted pillar at the top edge. A long-haired man in a red shawl and rudraksha mala laughs warmly while holding his hands together in greeting; the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, a red wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person. Around him, a man in white with glasses and a white-clad man with a forehead mark smile, while in the foreground a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and another orange-clad figure stand near a brass tray. Several other men in white and orange clothing are partly visible in the background.

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February 16 20112011-02-16A photograph of a festive indoor gathering with colourful striped tassels hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak, a saffron-red shawl draped over one shoulder and a multi-strand gold-beaded mala smiles while pressing his palms together and gesturing toward a man in a white shirt on the left, who has his arms folded. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around smiling and making anjali gestures, and a man on the right in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace holds a wooden tray with brass vessels. The setting appears to be a ceremonial hall with pink walls. Swamiji (probable) with long hair, saffron-red shawl and gold mala is shown greeting devotees.2010-12-28A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits centrally, wearing a red shawl draped over bare shoulders, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a rudraksha bracelet on his arm. Swamiji (probable) — long swept-back hair, red shawl, rudraksha malas and gold necklace. To his left, a man in an orange robe is seen from behind, and to his right a shaven-headed man in orange robes smiles. A man in white stands in the blurred background beside a yellow lampshade and hanging decorations in an indoor hall.2011-02-16Indoor photo of a warmly lit hall decorated with colourful striped pillars and yellow fabric drapes. On the left, an older man with grey hair and glasses in a white shirt and red waist cloth smiles and gestures. Beside him, a man with a moustache and glasses in a white shirt and white dhoti smiles, and a younger man in a white shirt and glasses stands behind him. In the foreground, two saffron-robed monastic figures face each other in conversation, one with a bare shaved head; a person in a red shawl stands between them and the group. Several onlookers stand in the background.2011-02-16A photograph of a temple or ashram interior where a bare-chested priest in red dhoti and red shawl, with a long dark ponytail and a yellow garland, faces a bald man in orange saffron robes with hands pressed together in greeting. Beside them a smiling man in a khaki shirt and a man in a checked shirt and glasses watch. Behind them, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and orange cloth stand. Colourful yellow and blue hangings are visible on the wall, and a silver tray is held at the right edge.2011-02-19A photograph of a long-haired man in a red shawl draped over his shoulder, wearing a red-brown rudraksha mala, a gold necklace with a pendant, a gold armband and a red-brown bracelet, with a red bindi on his forehead, speaking to people in a temple-like hall with yellow and red decorations. Around him, men in white shirts stand with their heads bowed toward him, and a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at right. Behind him a bald priest in a white dhoti with a gold-trimmed yellow shawl and garland holds a tray with a lamp. Swamiji (probable): the central man is shown with long swept-back hair, a red shawl, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, matching the page's identification of Swamiji at this event.2011-02-16A photograph at an indoor gathering with striped pillars and draped cloth overhead. In the centre a man with long swept-back hair wears a red shawl over a red garment, a gold pendant, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a wristband; he extends his hand in blessing toward a man in white who bows with palms together. Behind him stands a man in white with glasses, and at right a man in orange robes holds a small silver tray. Several other men in white shirts stand nearby, one holding a red book. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, red shawl, gold pendant and beaded mala; the page indicates his presence.2011-02-16February 16 20112011-02-16A photograph of a festive indoor gathering under a white tent ceiling with hanging fans and colourful striped cloth pillars. In the foreground, a long-haired figure with a red tilak on the forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest, with beaded gold-toned necklaces, and smiles while extending hands in greeting. Several men in white shirts and dhotis press palms together in namaste or hold hands to chest, one wearing glasses, another an older man with a red mark on his forehead. Another monk-like attendant in saffron stands at right beside a wooden box. Behind them, more devotees stand in the hall.2011-01-23March 27 20132013-03-27A photograph inside a temple hall with pale walls and hanging decorative tassels in orange, yellow and blue. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red mark on his forehead wears a saffron-red shawl and a heavy ceremonial gold-and-rudraksha style necklace; he smiles with palms pressed together. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with hands folded in greeting, and on the right a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a silver tray with a brass vessel. The scene suggests a devotional gathering with devotees greeting a central figure. A probable Swamiji candidate is visible with long hair, saffron shawl and ornate necklace.2010-12-28A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors with a striped festive canopy and colourful pillars behind. In the centre a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a red robe, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a red bindi; he smiles and extends his hand toward a devotee. At right an older man in an orange robe holds a silver tray. Behind them a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a sandalwood tilak stands near, and several men and women in white shirts, dhotis and saris watch. A devotee at left in a red shirt bows with palms pressed together.2011-02-16