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Night outdoor photograph of two seated men on white-covered chairs atop a striped blue and red cloth on bare ground, with a small fire glowing in the dark background and two tall lamp posts. The man on the left wears saffron-orange robes with gold borders, a long rudraksha mala around his neck, a bindi, and long swept-back hair, sitting with hands folded in his lap; he is a Swamiji (probable) by his long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron robes with ornate gold trim. The man on the right, bearded and with shaved head, wears orange robes with a maroon-edged shawl and sits with hands clasped, appearing as a devotee or sannyasi.

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July 29 20082008-07-29A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless garment with gold-bordered edges and a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, with a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a white-covered chair with a white pillow, hands resting in his lap, on bare dirt at night. Another white-covered chair sits at the right edge, and a banana plant and fence appear in the dark background. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, seated on the white chair with long hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha mala.2008-07-29July 29 20082008-07-29A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on a white ledge at night, wearing a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and body. He is smiling and looking to his left. Behind him, a second man in a white shirt with an orange shawl sits on the same ledge. Dark trees form the background, and the bare feet of several seated people appear in the foreground.2008-01-02January 01 20082008-01-01A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a white plastic chair outdoors at night, smiling and looking to his right. He wears saffron-orange clothing with an orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala around his neck, and a small red mark is on his forehead. His bare feet rest on the ground and a wooden staff leans beside the chair. Dark foliage and a smoky background surround him.2006-10-24Night photograph of two seated men in orange sannyasi-style cloth. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark sits with eyes closed and mouth slightly open, wearing an orange garment with gold border over a red sleeveless top. Behind him, another man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds his hands together in prayer. Before them is a white cloth with printed booklets, cards and small brass items.2008-10-19January 02 20082008-01-02Outdoor photo at a dusty, open field with green shrubs and a few banana plants. Two figures sit facing each other on white cushioned chairs placed on a blue and red striped mat. The figure on the left has long dark hair, wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and holds their hands together in the lap. The figure on the right has a shaved head, wears an orange robe, and gestures with one hand while speaking. In the foreground, several people in white clothes sit on mats facing them, including a woman in a red and pink sari with white flowers in her hair. A person in a yellow garment stands in the distance near a white pole.2008-07-29A night-time ritual at an outdoor pandal with colourful striped pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and gold bead necklaces holds a long wooden stick with a flame at its tip above a fire pit or lamp, speaking into a microphone. Beside him, a second man in orange with a gold necklace sits behind a brass pot, with flowers, fruit and a white garland-decorated kalasha on a yellow platform in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the foreground shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe and gold beaded necklaces while presiding over the homa with a flaming stick, and is presumed to be the presiding figure of the event. Rudra Homa ritual in progress.2010-02-12Two seated men on ornate gold-and-maroon thrones face each other in a dim, smoky outdoor setting with foliage behind. The man on the left is shaved-headed, wears a golden headband with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, rudraksha mala beads, a large gold pendant and an ochre-brown cloth, with bangles on his wrist. The man on the right has long dark hair, wears an orange-saffron garment with a shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and rests his hand on the armrest while speaking. Behind them, a figure in a white dhoti stands partly visible at the right edge. a person cues apply only to the right-hand figure, who has long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads; the left figure is a shaved-headed devotee or sannyasi in ochre.2012-04-24A man sits on a white plastic chair on a grassy lawn outdoors, with banana plants and dark foliage behind him. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a small red bindi, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, and an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder and wrapped around his body. A clear crystal bead mala hangs around his neck. His hands rest folded in his lap and he wears orange rubber flip-flops.2006-10-10