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Outdoor photo at a temple construction site with dirt ground. In the foreground a figure with long dark wavy hair wears an orange saffron shawl over the shoulder, a gold ceremonial necklace, and gold bangles. Behind a tree and banana leaves, a few people in white and pink clothing walk and stand near a white wall. A young man in a maroon shirt and jeans stands at right. Small clay pots with green leaves and orange flowers sit on the ground beside a stack of pale blue bricks on a teal cloth. Probable Swamiji (probable) in saffron shawl with rudraksha-style gold necklace and long hair, standing as a devotee at the ceremony.

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A barefoot man walks across dark polished stone slabs on sandy ground beneath leafy trees. He wears a saffron-orange draped robe with a gold border and a long gold-beaded necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead and long hair swept back. Behind him, a figure in white dhoti and a person in black top and white trousers stand at the edge, with an orange bucket nearby.2011-09-08A photograph of a man walking barefoot along a dirt path between white compound walls, gazing upward. He has long, swept-back dark hair and wears a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with maroon borders, a large gold-coloured garland of flowers around his neck, and a gold bangle on his wrist. A white-clad person stands at the left edge. Beyond an open black gate, a banana plant, orange-and-red decorative bunting and a small water-filled pit are visible. A tin-roofed shelter and potted plants frame the right side. Visible cues include long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, so he is a probable Swamiji (probable) figure presented as a walking devotee at a ceremony preparation.2006-09-29Close photograph of a man with long, wavy black hair, a red kumkum dot on his forehead, and an orange sleeveless top under a saffron-orange shawl. He wears a heavy gold necklace of large beaded links and stands before green foliage. Partially visible at the right edge is another person in white. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown in person with the long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace cues; identity remains unconfirmed.2010-10-10A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder with a red border, and a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant plus a gold bangle on his wrist. He sits cross-legged on a sandy ground under a striped red, teal and purple canopy, with a small yellow flower on the ground and blurred people behind him. Smoke or haze drifts across the frame. Visible cues are consistent with a person in this ceremonial setting, seated in the centre of the scene.2006-09-29October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a long-haired man in a bright orange saffron shawl draped over his shoulders, wearing a heavy gold necklace of large beaded ornaments with black bands and a tilak mark on his forehead. He is turned to the side and holds an orange cloth in his hands. Behind him, men in white shirts and a man wearing a black rudraksha-style mala stand among green trees in an outdoor crowd. Other people are partly visible in white and light clothing.2008-12-23September 29 20062006-09-29 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on bare reddish earth beneath trees. A central man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a draped orange-saffron cloth and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with crystal beads, walking barefoot. Behind him a younger man in a white shirt and orange shawl holds a silver tray of white and yellow flower petals. Other men in white kurtas and white dhotis with orange shawls follow in the procession. Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace, walking in procession.2006-12-23A photograph of an outdoor ritual pavilion with a blue tarpaulin roof, bamboo poles wrapped in banana leaves, hanging bunches of green bananas, and marigold garlands in orange and yellow. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a bare upper body wears a saffron-orange dhoti with a red border, a yellow-gold ceremonial garland and a gold bangle, and smiles as he walks forward. Two more men in orange robes walk behind him, and a seated figure in white clothes and other white-clad people sit at rows of ritual setups with small white-topped offerings on the ground. Orange and red flags and bunting decorate the structure.2006-09-29Outdoor photo at a festival procession. A long-haired man with a red bindi and white tilak stands centre frame, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder and a heavy gold necklace of beads with dark accents and a gold pendant. His hands are clasped at waist level and he looks to the side. Behind him a tall gold-and-wood staff or pole is held by someone at left in orange. A younger man at right wears a yellow shawl over white clothes with a red tilak, and a woman in glasses stands at far right. Thatched huts and palm fronds frame the background. The appearance is consistent with a person candidate given long swept hair, saffron shawl and ornate gold necklace, though the identification is uncertain.2008-12-23May 29 20132013-05-29