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Outdoor photo beneath a large spreading tree at an ashram. A man in a flowing orange-red robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala stands at centre, smiling and gesturing toward a man in a white kurta holding a silver tray of flower petals. Around them, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand or kneel; one kneeling man bows and touches a dark polished stone platform scattered with petals. A man in orange holds a tall gold-topped staff at left, and a camera operator stands in the background. Concrete planters and a grey pole are visible at right.

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Outdoor temple-grounds photo under a large spreading tree. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless top, saffron dhoti-style wrap and a rudraksha mala, stands smiling and gesturing toward a person bowing low on a reflective mirrored tile path. Around him, saffron-robed men stand: one in orange with a gold-tipped staff, one in white with an orange shawl holding a silver tray with flowers, and one with a video camera on his shoulder. Concrete planters and white pillars frame the scene.2009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a long dark-haired style, wearing a thick garland of white and red flowers and a green-and-blue peacock ornament, smiling while extending a hand to an older man in orange shawl bending forward. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland, and is seated on a decorated throne before a backdrop of marigold and white flower garlands. Around them stand men in white dhotis and kurtas, one in a yellow-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, another in a white shirt adjusting the orange cloth, and a white-clad attendant with a wristwatch. A blue plastic bucket sits near the throne.2007-07-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, on a white-covered chair with gold trim. A devotee in a white shirt and white garment bows low and touches his bare feet, which rest on a brass plate decorated with pink and red flowers. Behind them a bearded man in white with an orange shawl holds a small brass vessel, and at right another man in white with an orange shawl gestures. The background is a carved stone wall, and a silver-topped stand with a microphone is visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, showing a swept-back long hair style, orange robe and rudraksha mala cues.2007-07-28Outdoor photograph under a canopy of orange and yellow marigold garlands and leafy branches. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a red shawl edged in gold, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holds out a green leafy garland while a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes reaches toward a white cloth bundle held by another saffron-robed man. A bearded sannyasi in orange robes stands beside them, and an elderly man with white beard and forehead markings is behind. Several other people in white and saffron clothing stand at the edges.2007-08-09July 17 20082008-07-17Photograph of a group walking barefoot through a stone temple doorway, with a crowd behind them. The central figure wears a plain saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, long dark hair, a white forehead mark with a red dot, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace. Flanking him are men in orange and maroon-bordered garments with gold necklaces, one holding a folded pink cloth. On the right, a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks speaks. Behind them a bespectacled man in orange wears a gold necklace. The stone wall, wooden door and crowd suggest a temple entrance.2010-01-08May 25 20082008-05-25Outdoor photograph of saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a paved path lined with palm trees and flowering shrubs. In the centre, a smiling young man in an orange shawl wears a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a large gold pendant and a red undershirt, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bearded older man in orange wears wire-rimmed glasses and a rudraksha mala. On the left, a man in orange carries a silver trident. Behind them, a woman in white with a dark mala and a man in white with a dark mala walk by. A red-and-white barrier and a small framed picture stand behind the group.2009-08-01A seated person in brown-red robes and a beaded mala kneels on a red and navy patterned carpet under a yellow and red patterned canopy, while a man in orange robes bends forward to place a marigold garland over the kneeling figure's head. An orange parasol is held overhead. Standing behind are men in white dhotis with gold borders and ornate necklaces, several men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas, and a man in an orange turban on the right. The scene suggests a formal honouring ceremony with garlands and an umbrella.2016-04-18Outdoor procession along a sandy garden path under leafy trees. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long multicoloured flower garland with red, white and purple blooms, a white headband, and multiple beaded necklaces; he has a shaved-to-short head and walks barefoot. Several saffron-robed men follow, one carrying a tall gold ceremonial staff with a finial and another holding a long golden rod; a bearded man at right holds a brass tray or offering dish. An older man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge. Scattered fallen red petals and seeds lie on the ground beside a low hedge and a small black-and-white cat.2009-12-25Outdoor photo of a seated group on rocky ground among green trees and shrubs. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead; his hands rest together in his lap. a person (long swept hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala). Around him, devotees in white kurtas or dhotis with orange shawls sit closely; one young woman in a white top and orange shawl holds a water bottle, and a woman in glasses in a white sari with orange border sits at the lower right. Roughly twenty people are visible.2008-08-03A photograph of an outdoor temple scene. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a small red forehead mark, sits on an orange cushioned chair and gently touches the face of a kneeling man in a white shirt. The seated man smiles warmly. Behind them are stone temple steps with carved stone pillars, brass lamps and a small red-and-white painted wall. Two people are visible.2010-07-08