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A photo of a devotional gathering under a decorated pavilion with colourful pillars and white and orange fabric overhead. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a bangle, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a silver tray. Around him, men in white kurtas and dhotis stand with palms joined, and a man in maroon robes on the left stands with hands folded. A shaved-headed attendant in orange holds a tray at the right edge. Some attendees hold white cloth or papers.

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A 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.2011-02-16A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a maroon border stands at the centre, extending his right hand to touch the head of a devotee bowed in front of him. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant on a red cord, ornate gold necklaces and a gold armlet. Around him, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands joined in anjali or bowed in devotion, and a man in white holds a silver tray near the right edge. Colourful striped and yellow-orange hangings decorate the hall, and a projection screen is visible at the top. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the centre, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, giving blessings to the devotee.2011-02-11A photograph of an indoor ceremonial hall with a white ceiling canopy and striped fabric hangings with orange tassels. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron garment with a red-and-gold tilak and multiple rudraksha malas raises one palm toward an older man in a white shirt, who holds his hands together in greeting. Beside him, a monk in an orange robe holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them, other men in white dhotis wear gold necklaces, and a bald man in a white garment stands at right. A seated figure appears at left in a red shirt. a person: the central man has long dark hair and rudraksha malas over an orange robe, but these cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a devotee-type figure in orange.2011-02-02March 27 20132013-03-27A photograph inside a decorated hall with a striped tent-style canopy, colourful pillars and an orange-and-yellow hanging cloth. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark and a long ceremonial gold-bead necklace stands holding white paper and a silver plate with gold items, while an orange-robed attendant offers the plate. To the left, a bald older man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and folded hands stands beside a younger man in white with hands in anjali mudra. Behind them a man in white dhoti clothing with a beard gestures in greeting, and several devotees stand along the back, some in pink and orange saris, with hands pressed together.2010-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph in a hall at night showing a long-haired man in saffron-orange unstitched robes and a rudraksha mala, hands in a gesture of address, standing before two men in white shirts with palms pressed together in namaste; one has a lanyard and gold bracelet. A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti with a gold necklace stands at right beside a tray holding fruit and a rudraksha mala. Orange draped fabric and floral decorations hang in the background. Several other people stand behind. The long-haired man with rudraksha mala and saffron robes matches the Swamiji candidate cues, so he is described as Swamiji (probable).2010-11-23A photograph of an indoor ritual setting in which a long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes and layered gold-bead necklaces places a hand on the head of a devotee. The robed figure holds a folded white paper in one hand and stands beside a wooden box holding fruit and flowers. Around them, several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste, some with eyes closed. A bald attendant in white with a white shawl stands behind the blessing figure, and another orange-robed sannyasi is visible at the right edge holding a gold tray. A white screen and blue drape hang in the background, with a yellow lamp shade overhead.2011-02-27A photograph of a person in saffron-orange draped robes wearing a long gold bead necklace, with long swept-back dark hair, reaching out a raised hand while holding a folded white paper. Before him, several men in white shirts and a dark green polo stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, receiving him. Behind them are white-clad figures, a blue curtain and a cream backdrop, with a small tray of offerings at lower right. Visual cues match a person figure in saffron robes with a gold mala, positioned as the central figure receiving devotees.2011-02-27A photograph of a ritual or satsang setting with a white draped hall backdrop and decorative striped pillars with tassels. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe draped over his shoulder and raises one hand in blessing while holding a small pink card. Beside him, a bowl of gold-coloured items is visible at the bottom edge. To the left, a man in a white shirt presses his palms together in namaskar, and another man in white kurta with glasses and a rudraksha-style mala bows with hands folded. Others in white clothing stand in the background. The appearance of the central figure with long hair, orange robe and ornate presentation gives a probable match for Swamiji, though this remains an appearance-based label.2011-01-21September 11 20132013-09-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of an indoor gathering under a white fabric ceiling with colourful patterned pillar wraps. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and an orange saffron robe holds a silver tray. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes holds a second silver tray. On the left, a man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together, and a man in a red patterned kurta bows forward with hands clasped. Other people in white and orange clothing stand in the background.2011-01-22Indoor hall with a tiled floor and colourful striped pillars hung with yellow fringe. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders and multiple beaded garlands stands at centre, right palm raised in blessing over a devotee. The blessed devotee in a light grey shirt and dark trousers bows with palms pressed together and head lowered; a younger man in a light blue striped shirt with a lanyard stands folded-hands beside him. Behind, a second saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and tripundra marks holds a white tray. On the right, a bald attendant in white dhoti carries a tray of gold objects, and another bald attendant in white with a bead necklace stands further right.2011-02-22