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A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace standing beside a large copper shrine structure on a stone base. The shrine is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaves, and its base carries fruit and flower offerings. The person holds a silver handbell in one hand and a lit flame or lamp in the other, performing an offering near the shrine. Tall palm trees and a cloudy sky form the background, with scattered flower petals on the ground. Swamiji depicted at this event per page: the figure has long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, so this is a probable in-person appearance of Swamiji performing the ritual.

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February 12 20102010-02-12A man in a saffron-orange robe stands beside a large copper kalasha-shaped vessel on a pale stone base, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers. He holds a small bell in one hand and a lit flame or torch in the other, raised near the top of the structure. A tall coconut palm and leafy trees frame the scene, with a few onlookers visible at the lower right edge. The page indicates a flag-hoisting dwajarohanam event; a candidate with a long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a yellow-beaded mala matches the qualifying cues, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) while performing the flame ritual at the copper kalasha.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph of a person in saffron-orange robes standing beside a large copper kalasha-like ritual vessel on a stone pedestal, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers, with fruits placed at its base. The standing person wears a multi-strand gold and white flower garland, holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a bell in the other, and smiles. Palm trees and leafy trees form the background under a pale sky. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing saffron robes, long swept-back hair, and a gold necklace, performing aarti at the copper vessel.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph of a man in an orange-saffron robe standing beside a tall copper-coloured ceremonial structure, a dwajastambha-style flagpole pedestal with ornate carved panels and a pale top, garlanded with yellow marigold and green leaf garlands and red flowers. He holds a silver hand bell in his right hand while his left hand rests on the structure, and he wears a yellow flower garland and has long dark hair. Palm trees and leafy trees surround the scene under a bright sky. Fruits are placed at the base of the pillar. Swamiji (probable): long dark swept-back hair, saffron robe and a flower garland, shown performing the flag-hoisting ritual.2006-12-23A standing man in an orange-saffron garment with a draped shawl and a yellow-gold floral garland stands beside a tall copper dhwaja (flag-mast) with a small gilded deity figure on its base. The mast is wrapped with white cloth and green leaves, and yellow, red and white marigold garlands hang from it. Orange fruit sits on the copper base, and palm fronds frame the sky. The man has long dark hair and a ring on one hand.2006-12-23September 08 20152015-09-08A photograph of a standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a multi-strand gold-and-beige beaded necklace, long dark hair swept back. He holds a small silver bell in one hand and a brass or silver vessel in the other, performing ritual worship beside a tall copper flagstaff (dwajastambha) wrapped in white cloth and decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaves. The copper base is embossed with decorative relief carvings. Coconut palms and tall trees stand behind, with a crowd of devotees in orange and white clothing visible at the lower right. Strong sunlight and haze fill the upper frame.2006-12-23September 08 20152015-09-08October 07 20112011-10-07December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor photo of a copper-coloured ritual vessel or kalasha-like structure decorated with yellow marigold garlands, white and red flowers, and green leaves, set on a stone base with scattered flower petals. Beside it stands a man in an orange saffron wrap with a long garland of beads around his neck, holding a small bell and a handheld object near his face as if ringing or offering. Palm trees and leafy trees fill the background. Several people are visible at the right edge in the crowd.2006-12-23February 12 20102010-02-12