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A photograph of a long-haired man in a red sleeveless garment and red draped dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant necklace, white pearl strands and gold-banded rudraksha armlets, smiling as he accepts a folded white paper from a man in white on the left. A small boy in a teal shirt and jeans stands near them. Other men in white and checked shirts stand behind, a silver tray is visible at the right edge, and a red and gold banner hangs in the background. a person is shown by the long swept hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace, in the role of the figure receiving the paper.

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A photograph of a smiling figure in a red sannyasi-style dress and draped red shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, handing a small white envelope or paper to a man in a white shirt on the left. Behind them a line of onlookers stands, including a boy in a teal shirt and jeans and a man in a checked shirt, while a person on the right holds a silver tray. A red tilak mark is on the forehead and the background shows a ceremonial hall with draped cloth.2011-02-16A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair stands in a hall wearing a red sannyasi-style garment draped over one shoulder, with a red bindi on his forehead, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant necklace, and gold and rudraksha armbands. He extends his hands toward a devotee, who holds a folded white paper or offering. Around him are other men, including a boy in a turquoise shirt and jeans, and men in white dhotis and shirts. A tray of offerings with rudraksha malas is visible at right. Colourful banners hang in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in red with long hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments.2011-02-16February 16 20112011-02-16Indoor satsang hall photograph. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears a red saffron-style shawl over the shoulder, rudraksha mala beads, a gold chain, a red tilak, and a beaded bracelet on the arm. He smiles while holding out his hand toward a man in a white shirt and glasses who bends forward to receive something from a silver tray. Several men stand nearby: one in a pink shirt on the left, one in a light blue shirt, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti-style clothing with a sacred marking on the right, who holds a tray. Traditional bunting with yellow tassels hangs at the top of the frame and a dark blue curtain stands behind.2011-02-16A photograph of a man in a flowing red sleeveless garment walking through an indoor hall with pale walls. He has long dark wavy hair, a red bindi on his forehead, a white pearl necklace, and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. He wears red armlets and gold bangles and smiles while looking to the side. Behind him, women in cream and green sarees, one with a yellow shawl, stand or move about. A man in white dhoti with a red border carries a white tray and another person in orange cloth holds a silver plate. A hanging banner with yellow, blue and orange pattern hangs on the wall.2011-02-16A photograph of a temple-hall gathering in which a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over his shoulders and layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces, stands at right with palms pressed together and extends his hand to a man in a blue striped shirt. Behind him a man in a red striped shirt and others in white dhotis and shawls stand near a silver tray of offerings. Several people at left, including a child in a yellow shirt with a sacred thread, stand and watch. Red and white decorative pillars and draped fabric frame the hall. The orange-clad man has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate beaded adornments, a person candidate in a ceremonial greeting role, though appearance is not conclusive.2010-12-28A photograph of an indoor ritual setting with a bright white wall and doorway behind. In the centre, a man in orange-saffron robes with a draped orange shawl and a dark hair bun stands holding an open book and a red tray with flowers and offerings. Multiple rudraksha malas and gold-toned ornaments hang from his neck, and he wears gold earrings and a tilak on his forehead. To his left, devotees in red and yellow saris lean forward with folded hands and heads bowed toward him. Behind him, a man with a shaved head wears an orange wrap and rudraksha mala, and others in white dhotis stand near metal stanchions with chains. The scene appears to be a devotional blessing or pada-puja line.2012-09-13A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair stands in a red dhoti and red shawl draped over one shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala, pearl necklace and gold pendant, and red beaded bracelets. He extends his hands forward, holding white ritual material in one palm. Beside him, a young boy in a light blue shirt watches attentively, and devotees in colourful saris stand with palms pressed together behind. A man in white with a shaved head and rudraksha malas stands at the right edge. Hanging yellow and red tassels decorate the background.2011-02-16February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, wearing a red sleeveless robe with rudraksha malas strung with gold and gem-set spacers, a white pearl necklace with a gold pendant, and a large gold ornament at his chest. He smiles and looks down at a small white paper slip held in his open palm, while his other arm extends toward the edge of the frame. In the lower foreground a metal bowl holds white items. Another blurred person in white stands behind him. Swamiji (probable): long hair, red robe, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, presented as the figure receiving or distributing the paper slip.2011-02-16February 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of a devotional gathering at an ashram. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, ornate gold-toned necklaces, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, and extends his hand to greet a smiling man in white dhoti and shawl with a white-and-red forehead mark. Around them, devotees in casual clothes, a boy in a yellow shirt, and a young man in a black top stand close, and a silver tray with garlands is visible at the right edge. Behind them, more people in white ritual clothing and a red-and-white pillar complete the setting. Appearance-based cues on the central figure are distinctive, so he is a probable candidate for a person shown in person.2010-12-28