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A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, leaving his upper body bare, and a red, white and green flower garland around his neck. He sits on a grey concrete floor facing left, with a tray of orange and yellow marigolds visible at right and a white cloth beside him. A thin bamboo pole stands at left, and two people in white are partly visible at the top edge. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long hair, saffron clothing and flower garland, with the bare-chested figure's adornments also present.

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A seated man in profile wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare, with long dark wavy hair falling past his shoulders. He wears a garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves, and a rudraksha mala is visible at his chest. A bowl of yellow and orange marigolds sits to the right, and a white-clad person's arm is at the edge. The floor is grey stone and a bamboo pole stands at left.2006-10-12A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits in an orange saffron robe, a thick garland of red and white flowers draped over his shoulders and chest. He holds a long wooden staff against his body, a rudraksha mala hangs at his side, and one hand rests near his mouth. Behind him, white-clad devotees stand with hands folded, and steel vessels sit on a table at right. Marigolds lie on the floor in front.2006-10-12October 12 20062006-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 12 20062006-10-12 +1 copiesA smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange and gold saffron-style cloth draped over his shoulders, a red bindi on his forehead, and layered white and red flower garlands over a heavy gold bead necklace with a small gold pendant. He looks to the side toward a banana plant with broad green leaves.2008-01-01A photograph of a man seated outdoors beside a broad banana leaf, looking off to the side with a faint smile. He has long, dark, wavy hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead and white tilak marks. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap over one shoulder, a long garland of white jasmine and red roses with green leaves, and a heavy gold necklace of round beads with a gold pendant. A bangle is visible on his wrist. The background shows a dark doorway and white wall.2008-01-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a white cushion inside a tent. He wears a rudraksha mala and white and orange marigold garlands, and his bare chest is partly visible. He looks downward and smiles while one hand rests on the cushion. A marigold garland hangs on the tent wall behind him, and a partially visible person in white and orange stands at the left edge. A printed banner above reads Yatra 2006. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a tent with garlands and rudraksha beads.2006-06-04A seated man with long, dark, swept-back hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits cross-legged in an orange and gold garment, with a heavy gold necklace and white and crimson flower garlands draped over his shoulders. Behind him hang strands of yellow, white and red marigold and flower garlands. In front lie fruits including oranges, pomegranates and a green citrus, a conch shell, small brass vessels and an oil lamp. A second person in orange clothing is partly visible at the left edge. The seated man's appearance, including long hair, distinctive orange-and-gold garments and gold necklace, is consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction in person, described here by role as a seated devotee at an offering. Visible text reads " " along the right edge2007-01-01A smiling man sits on a white cushioned seat in front of pink and gold draped fabric and banana leaves. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder, a long strand of rudraksha beads, a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, and a bracelet on his wrist. A thick garland of white and red flowers with green leaves hangs around his neck and across his lap. He has long, swept-back dark hair and holds a small mala in one hand. The orange robe, rudraksha mala, long hair and garland match the presentation cues of Swamiji (probable), seated in a ceremonial setting as a garlanded guest.2006-12-29A smiling person with long, dark, swept-back hair and a red bindi on the forehead sits at the centre of a photograph, wearing an orange and gold silk garment and layered white jasmine garlands interspersed with red roses and green leaves. Heavy gold beaded ornaments hang from the neck and an ornate gold earring is visible. Behind, a figure in cream and orange ceremonial dress holds a gold-wrapped staff and wears a rudraksha mala with a small pendant. A hand rests on the hair at the left edge and a white wall and doorway fill the background.2008-01-01October 12 20062006-10-12 +1 copiesSide-profile photograph of a man with long, dark, wavy hair sitting with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, smiling. He wears an orange cloth over his shoulder and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers around his neck. Behind him, a figure in white robes stands near a pillar, with a steel vessel hanging in the background and flower petals scattered on the floor. The scene appears to be a ritual setting. The man's appearance, including his long hair, orange garment and garland, is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown here in prayer.2006-10-12