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A photograph taken inside a dimly lit temple hall at night. In the foreground, a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white vibhuti lines on his forehead, and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces stands with palms pressed together in anjali, dressed in orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange shawl and beaded armlets. Beside him, a shaved-headed elder in orange robes with a gold-bordered cloth and a gold necklace also presses hands together. To the left, a man in orange carries a tray of offerings decorated with green leaves and a yellow-fringed cloth. Behind them, a bare-chested man wearing a white dhoti stands near iron gates, and a photographer with a camera stands at the right edge. Several onlookers in white shirts fill the background.

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A dim temple interior with iron grilles and stone pillars. In the foreground a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a white forehead band, gold earrings and armbands, wears a saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace while his palms are pressed together in greeting. Beside him an elderly bald priest in saffron and gold-bordered cloth with a white forehead band and white ash marks on his arms holds his hands folded. To the left a man in orange holds a tray of marigold garlands, and a man in orange with rudraksha beads stands nearby. Behind them, a photographer raises a camera and several people in white and orange stand among hanging lamps. Swamiji is a probable match for the smiling man in the foreground, based on his long hair, saffron robe, jewelled ornaments and rudraksha-style beads.2012-07-24A photo inside a dim temple hall with stone pillars and a metal grille. In the foreground a smiling person with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak and a red-orange sleeveless robe with gold-edged waistband stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and armlets. Behind him, several men in saffron and orange robes stand; one older man with a white headband and white ash markings holds a mala and a garland-laden tray, and another holds a bundle of flowers. Other devotees in white dhotis stand in the background, and a bright lamp glows at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple visit with devotees gathered.2012-07-24A dimly lit temple interior with stone pillars and hanging lamps. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold and beaded necklaces, wearing an orange-saffron garment, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar and a broad smile. Behind him, several men in orange and saffron robes stand; one holds a tray of flowers and offerings, and another wears a white head cloth and a rudraksha mala. A man in white clothes stands at right, photographing with a camera. A green garland hangs at the left edge. The scene suggests a temple visit with devotees gathered in worship.2012-07-24July 24 20122012-07-24A photograph of a group standing together in a dim stone interior with weathered brick walls and a pillar at left. At centre, a smiling man with long swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe, multiple long beaded malas, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a white forehead band and a red bindi; his right arm is extended. To his left, a man with a shaved head wears an orange garment, gold necklace and a surgical mask. At right, an elderly man with a white headband and a red-bordered crown-like headpiece wears orange cloth with gold border, bare shoulders and layered beads. Behind them, several people in white and grey clothing stand, one holding a book.2012-05-22 +1 copiesA photo taken at a temple doorway, with two orange-robed men standing in front. The man on the right, with long dark hair, a red bindi and a multi-coloured beaded garland with gold ornaments, smiles with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a bearded man in glasses and an orange cloth, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, holds a white cloth in one hand. Behind them, two orange-clad attendants stand in the doorway, and a tray of bananas is visible. Two partially visible people in the foreground are at the edge of the frame. The right-hand figure has distinctive long hair, ornate garlands and ceremonial gold necklaces, so this is an appearance-based probable match for Swamiji in person.2009-08-11July 24 20122012-07-24Photograph inside a stone temple corridor with dark granite pillars and a bright ceiling light. Three saffron-robed men walk forward in the centre and left. A central figure wears a long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a gold chain with a pendant, a rudraksha mala, a gold-coloured waist belt and an orange garment with gold border, and carries an orange umbrella. Beside him a bald man wears a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and an orange shawl with gold trim. A third saffron-clad man walks at the far left. Other people in white shirts and trousers stand behind, and a woman in a green sari and a red-clad figure appear in the background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), the central figure with long hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, presented as a guest on a temple visit.2012-07-24Two people walk side by side in a dim temple corridor, holding hands. The figure on the left has long dark hair, a red bindi, silver necklaces and bangles, and wears orange-saffron robes with a gold-bordered belt. The figure on the right has a shaved head with a red-and-white band, white sacred markings on the forehead and body, a large rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, gold-bordered orange robes, and a ring. A third man in orange robes stands behind them, carrying a tray of flowers. A metal gate and stone pillars are visible behind them.2012-07-24 +1 copiesJuly 24 20122012-07-24July 24 20122012-07-24Four men stand together in a dim temple doorway, all in orange-saffron robes. On the right, a smiling man with long dark hair, a gold crown-band, red and white flower garlands and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace raises one hand in greeting; the person on the far right looks like Swamiji (probable), based on the long hair, crown, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace. Beside him, an older man with a white-painted forehead, a red-and-white garland and dark rudraksha beads smiles. A bald man in orange with a gold chain and red forehead mark stands behind them, and a partly visible person is at the edge. The page lists the setting as a Kanchanoor temple visit, but nothing visible establishes that place.2012-05-16