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A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering in front of a red backdrop. In the foreground, a bearded man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands near the centre-left, while a man in a grey vest with an orange shawl presses his palms together in greeting. On the right, a figure in a tall orange saffron turban, bare-shouldered orange robe and a long brown rudraksha-style necklace reaches forward to drape cloth over the man in the grey vest. Behind them, men in pink, dark and white clothing stand watching, and an ornate gold canopy or palanquin top is visible at the upper right.

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Photograph of a crowded red-curtained event area with several men in white kurtas and orange shawls, one with hands pressed together in namaste. On the right, a woman in an orange-brown turban and orange-brown robe with a beaded necklace smiles and gestures namaste toward the group. Behind them, men in white dhotis and gold chain necklaces stand near a gilded ornate canopy or palanquin edge at the upper right. A man in a pink shirt stands at left and a woman in pink appears in the middle background.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph of a bearded man in white kurta and a saffron-orange shawl with a conference lanyard, hands pressed together and head bowed, receiving attention from a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing and a large orange turban. The robed figure, on the right, wears a gold and beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and has hands extended toward the man. Behind them stand several onlookers, including a man in pink kurta on the left, a man in grey vest and white kurta, and people holding phones.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a crowded indoor setting with saffron-clad sannyasis. In the foreground, a smiling person with a red bindi and orange head wrap sits on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange shawl and a flower garland. To the right, a long-haired man in an orange-and-pink robe leans forward with his hands folded, wearing a red tilak and a mala. Behind them, a bearded elder in an orange wrap and white clothing stands near a ceremonial staff, and a man in a grey top with pearl necklace stands center. A camera is visible at the right edge. Overall about six people are visible.2013-02-12A crowded photograph of a procession or darshan scene. In the centre, a figure wearing an orange-saffron turban, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold necklaces presses palms together in namaste, smiling toward a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl who also has his hands folded. Several devotees in white and orange shawls surround them, one raising a hand, another holding a white phone. On the right, a gilded ceremonial umbrella or canopy with hanging gold leaf ornaments stands beside a figure in white with gold necklaces. The background is a deep red curtain. a person is visible in the centre wearing a saffron turban and ornate gold necklaces, though the identification is uncertain.2016-04-23A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-brown turban and a brown robe with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, extending a hand toward a group of men standing around him. Several men wear white shirts or dhotis with orange and yellow shawls and garlands; one bare-chested man in a red-and-maroon dhoti holds a rudraksha mala and offers something. A man in the centre holds a small object in cupped hands, and another raises a phone. Red curtains and a red carpet are behind them, with a bright light glare at the centre. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and a turban, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate presenting a blessing or offering to the devotees, with the surrounding men as devotees.2016-07-23September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph at an evening gathering under an orange and white tent with string lights. In the foreground, a bare-chested sadhu with long dreadlocks and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, faces a smiling man in an orange turban, rimless glasses, gold necklace and orange shawl, with his palms pressed together in greeting. On the left, an older sadhu in a yellow turban and yellow robe faces them. Behind them, a bearded man in a yellow kurta and other devotees in orange and white watch. A silver staff with a trident-like top stands at the right edge. Approximately six people are visible.2016-05-04April 27 20162016-04-27October 19 20132013-10-19