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A photograph of a devotional greeting in an indoor hall with white draped ceiling fabric and colourful hanging banners. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala of dark beads, and reaches out his hand toward a devotee. Next to him a young man in a saffron robe holds a silver tray with what appears to be offerings. On the left, several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a bearded man in a striped shirt stands behind them.

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A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A figure with long dark hair and a flowing saffron-orange robe with dark bead necklaces accepts an offering from a man in a white shirt, who holds a small folded paper. A monk in saffron robes stands at right holding a silver tray of offerings. Several men in white shirts and a young boy in a green-striped shirt stand around, and a white ceiling fan, orange hanging cloth and a projection screen appear in the background. Visible people appear to be about six. Persons identity is not established from appearance alone.2010-11-18October 13 20102010-10-13October 13 20102010-10-13 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor ritual scene. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the centre, placing a hand on the head of a man in a red-and-white checked shirt who holds his hands together in devotion. Another figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace stands at the right, and a silver tray with offerings is visible at lower right. Men in white shirts stand around them, one holding a folded hand gesture. A white banner with colourful patterns hangs on the wall behind. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed central figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing matches the page's identification, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2010-10-26A photograph of a temple-style ritual scene. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and multiple rudraksha malas stands centre-right, facing a row of men in white shirts and trousers who have their palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing holds a silver tray of offerings. Behind them, saffron and white fabric hangs from the ceiling beside a wall with a decorative pillar, and a few other people stand in the background.2010-10-20A photograph taken under a tented roof at an outdoor gathering. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sannyasi robe and a rudraksha mala, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a man in white shirt and trousers with hands pressed together in greeting. Behind them, a bald man in white with an orange shawl and another saffron-robed sadhu stand among a crowd of devotees in white and orange. The saffron-robed sadhu on the right holds a sheaf of papers and a brass vessel. Several people are visible in the background.2010-09-10A photograph inside a temple hall during a devotional event. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long gold bead necklace and a shawl stands at right, holding a white paper or envelope and what looks like an offering tray, with a tilak on his forehead. Three or four devotees stand at left with hands folded in namaste, including a man in a grey shirt and a man in a white shirt. Other people stand behind them, including a man in white dhoti and a boy in a yellow shirt. Colourful draped fabric and a decorated pillar with orange tassels frame the background.2010-11-21A man in a white shirt and light trousers stands at left, placing his right hand on the head of a long-haired man wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white-and-red flower garland with a rudraksha-style mala. The recipient stands with eyes lowered and hands folded at his waist. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a hall with orange and red hanging decorations, a ceiling fan, and a projection screen. The setting appears to be a ritual blessing gathering.2010-11-22A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a bare arm reaching out to hand a yellow banana to a man in a white shirt, who holds the fruit with a small blue-and-white box beneath it. Behind them, several men in white and light shirts stand watching, including a bald man in white with an orange-trimmed garment and a dark beaded necklace. The saffron-robed figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha-style beads, matching the page's Swamiji cues, so this is a probable Swamiji in person. A printed copyright caption appears in the lower corner of the photo.2010-07-23August 10 20102010-08-10A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shelter with a tin roof and a deity shrine in the background. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt and blue vest who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. An adult man in a white shirt stands beside them with hands folded. On the right, a monk in orange robes holds an orange cloth tray with gold-coloured items. A metal railing runs along the front, and several other people, including an older man, stand behind. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed man with long hair and rudraksha mala, blessing the boy, fits the page's presentation cues, so this is an appearance-based label only.2010-09-04A photograph of a devotional reception in an open pavilion with an orange-painted wall and a corrugated metal roof. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a dark rudraksha mala stands centre, holding a sheaf of papers and extending his hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows with his palms pressed together. Behind them, men in white and light clothing watch and smile. At right, a bald man in orange robes holds a brass and gold ceremonial staff wrapped in an orange cloth. A metal railing runs along the foreground. The orange-robed man with long hair and rudraksha is a Swamiji (probable) candidate, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, and is shown in an in_person blessing role.2010-09-01