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A standing man in a cave temple chamber wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl draped over his shoulder, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck. His hair is long and swept back, and he smiles while raising one hand in a gesture of blessing. The rough, rock-walled cave has a dark stone floor, small wall lights, and a low ceiling with cracked rock. A small lamp sits near his feet and a wooden stand is visible beside him. The compact frame shows his posture and clothing in the dim cave light. a person appearance-based label applies only to this standing man with saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala.

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A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands barefoot inside a rough rock cave with a smooth dark stone floor, raising one hand in a gesture of greeting or blessing. A rudraksha mala hangs around his neck and he has a red tilak on his forehead. Overhead lights are fixed to a cable along the cave wall, and a small wooden altar or shrine sits at the back. Photo of a cave temple visit.2011-11-12A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and long dark hair, stands barefoot on a dark stone-tiled floor inside a rough rock cave. He raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Small lights are fixed to the cave wall, and a low wooden shelf with a small object stands near the wall behind him. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, identified from appearance cues, with the page noting Cave Temple visit.2011-11-12November 12 20112011-11-12A group of about eight people stands inside a dim rock-cut cave with a rough stone ceiling and wall, on a dark polished floor with light-coloured tile lines. In the foreground a man in an orange kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl stands on the right, a woman in an orange sari with a maroon blouse stands at left-center, and another woman in an orange sari faces the rock wall. A barefoot man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside them, and a man in a white shirt stands at far right near a bright light. The group appears to be viewing the cave walls.2011-11-12A dim rock cave interior with a rough, bluish-grey stone ceiling and dark walls marked with reddish-brown streaks. Four people walk along a curved dark stone pathway with a low rail, moving toward the cave's inner wall. The foremost figure in the left foreground wears a saffron-orange robe and dhoti. The central woman wears an orange sari with a red border and a red blouse, and carries a shoulder bag. A woman at the right wears a blue patterned shawl. A figure in orange garments stands behind them. Small lamps are set into the walls, and reddish-stained rock formations are visible on the left. Text in the corner reads copyright and source notices.2011-11-09A photograph of a smiling man standing in the doorway of a carved stone temple, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment with gold border stripes, a red bindi on his forehead, and has long dark hair. Behind him, the interior passage is dark with ornate sandstone carvings of figures and friezes framing the entrance. The stone steps lead down in front of him.2008-06-09Photo inside a rocky cave temple with dark stone walls and a low ceiling. Several people stand on a black tiled floor around a small shrine lit by a lamp, with framed pictures placed on a ledge. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with long dark hair stands in the centre facing the shrine, while a man in a red-orange robe gestures on the left. A man in a white kurta stands near a professional video camera on the right, and a shaven-headed monk in orange stands beside it. A man in a brown shirt stands near the shrine. The scene is dimly lit by the shrine lamp and camera lights.2011-11-12A smiling man sits cross-legged inside a hollow formed by the large pale aerial roots of a banyan tree, raising his right hand in a wave. He wears a flowing saffron-orange wrap draped over both shoulders and a small red bindi on his forehead; his dark hair falls past his shoulders. Yellow and red powder marks are smeared on the tree roots around him.2006-10-23A group of visitors inside a dimly lit rock-cut cave chamber with a dark polished stone floor and rough cave ceiling. A woman in a white sari with a brown handbag stands at left. A man in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti stands at centre, holding a camera to his face. Beside him a man in a maroon shirt and cream trousers stands near the wall. Further right, a man in an orange robe and two men in white dhotis, one bare-chested, stand near the rock wall, one pointing toward carved relief figures. Small recessed lights illuminate the cave walls.2011-11-12A photograph of a man with long, dark, wavy hair and a small red mark on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and chest, standing in front of a dark, textured rock wall in dim lighting. A partially visible person in orange clothing is at the right edge. The man has long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark and saffron robes, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate in person.2006-12-10A man sits cross-legged barefoot on a stone ledge beside a large tree trunk and leafy branches at night. He wears a long orange-saffron robe draped over his body and a dark rudraksha mala hanging across his chest, with his hands resting in his lap. His long dark hair is swept back and he looks upward in quiet meditation. Behind him is a stone block wall. Swamiji (probable): the person has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2008-01-03A group of men stands inside a rough, dark rock cave with a stone ceiling and walls. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange dhoti, with long hair and a beaded mala, gestures toward the rock wall while speaking. Beside him, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl holds papers, and another bald man in orange robes holds a red-cased phone. On the right, a man in a white kurta with a hair knot holds a phone. On the left, men in white and brown shirts observe. In the foreground at the bottom right, a hand holds up a phone to photograph.2011-11-12