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Outdoors on a stone-paved courtyard, a long-haired figure in orange saffron robes, a gold-bead rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles sits cross-legged with hands folded, forehead marked with white vibhuti stripe. Beside them a shaven-headed man in white dhoti with gold chains holds a tall ceremonial staff. Around them seated and standing devotees in white and orange clothes watch; a brass plate with small lamps and offerings sits at lower right, and a white-robed figure stands at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple ritual gathering.

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A large outdoor crowd gathers on a stone pavement in front of a temple. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, with a gold armband, layered beaded necklaces and a tilak on his forehead, sits cross-legged and smiles while a white-clad priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds up a red cloth. Around him, saffron-robed devotees and men in white shirts and dhotis sit or stand. A young woman in an orange top sits at the left edge. A brass plate with a small oil lamp and offerings sits at the lower right, and a man in saffron holds a brass tray. Several people in the background hold wooden poles or staffs. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes, layered gold and beaded necklaces and a gold armband, seated at the centre of the ritual gathering.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A large outdoor gathering at an ancient temple precinct with a stone wall behind and thatched palm-frond shelters on poles. In the centre, a figure with long dark swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and an orange saffron cloth sits cross-legged with hands joined, the appearance is a probable match for Swamiji. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis sit with malas, and devotees in white and colourful saris kneel or stand with folded hands. A man in a khaki uniform stands in the background, and a bald priest in white stands near a tripod camera. Brass plates with offerings sit in the lower right.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated on stone pavement, many in white or orange clothing. In the centre, a long-haired figure in orange robes, a rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and a gold armlet smiles and sits with hands joined; this person is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces, saffron clothing, a shawl) and the page names him at the event. Nearby, a man in orange holds a brass plate, a seated man holds a long staff, and devotees in saffron and white sit around; in the foreground a woman in red and orange sits with her back partly turned. Brass plates with offerings, fruit, and orange cloth lie on the ground.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor photo at a temple courtyard with a stone wall behind, showing a seated group in orange and saffron clothing with hands in anjali mudra. At the centre, a long-haired man in orange robes with a gold-toned ornamental necklace, a gold armband and a tilak on his forehead sits with eyes closed, appearing to be an appearance-based a person in prayer. Flanking him, devotees in orange and pink saris and dhotis sit with palms joined, a bald man in orange wears a beaded mala, and a woman in a green-and-red sari sits nearby. A tall ornate standing staff topped with a bird stands behind the centre. Offerings of marigold flowers, a brass plate of sweets and a small oil lamp lie on the stone floor in front. Onlookers stand in the background, some in white. The scene suggests a puja or darshan-style ritual.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor photograph at a stone-walled temple courtyard at dusk. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, orange saffron robes, ornate gold armbands and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace sits cross-legged on a stone floor with palms pressed together in prayer, a crown-like adornment and forehead marking visible. Around him, devotees in orange and white dhotis and saris sit or stand, many with palms joined, and a uniformed police officer stands near the wall. A tall wooden pole topped with a bundle of ornament and bamboo scaffolding frame the scene, and a line of onlookers fills the background.2011-12-20