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A photograph of an outdoor covered veranda with a tiled floor, where several men in traditional white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand around a central scene. A seated woman in an orange saffron garment with a gold necklace sits on a white plastic chair, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a small object and a walking stick. A man in a maroon shirt kneels with his head bowed before the seated woman, and a man in a white shirt on the right holds his hands together in reverence. An elderly man in a white shirt and eyeglasses sits in a black wheelchair on the left. Banana plants and a blue-painted wall are visible in the background.

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A photograph of an open-sided outdoor courtyard with a blue-grey wall and banana plants behind. A man in an orange robe with a long gold necklace sits on a white plastic chair, with a shawl-like orange garment and a wooden cane-holding attendant in white standing behind him. a person seated in orange robes with a long gold chain and dark swept-back hair, receiving honour. An elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti sits in a wheelchair at left, facing him. A shirtless young man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread kneels and touches the feet of the seated figure, while a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and a beaded garland stands beside him. A woman in a purple sari and a man in a white shirt stand among onlookers at right, with a further attendant in a white shirt behind.2006-11-10A covered outdoor veranda with a tiled roof and wooden pillars, green trees and a blue wall behind. A long-haired young man in a saffron-orange sleeveless top with a gold necklace sits on a white plastic chair with his hands clasped, while a seated man in a white shirt in a wheelchair holds his hands. A shirtless older man with sacred markings on his body stands at left, another bare-chested man in a white dhoti with an orange sash stands behind, and a young man in white holds a woven basket. Men in white dhotis and a man in an orange checked shirt stand around, with rudraksha beads and gold chains visible. The saffron-clad figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, based on long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace, shown receiving blessings from the group.2006-11-10A photograph of an outdoor covered pavilion with a tiled floor and a plain wall behind, with banana plants visible beyond. A seated figure in long dark wavy hair and a saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace rests one hand on the head of a seated man in a checked orange-and-blue shirt and beige trousers, who sits on a green plastic chair. Around them stand several men: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with orange tilak marks on his shoulder, an older bare-chested man in a white dhoti, a young man in white kurta, a man in an orange shawl, and a bare-chested bearded man in a white dhoti wearing gold chains. A seated older man in glasses and white clothes sits in a wheelchair at the left edge. The scene appears to be a blessing being given to the seated man. The figure in saffron has long, swept-back hair, a gold necklace and saffron robes, which are cues consistent with the page's identification; the appearance is a probable match.2006-11-10A photograph of a covered open-air pavilion with banana palms behind a low wall. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe and a gold necklace sits on a white plastic chair, smiling and handing a small card to a bare-chested man in a white dhoti who bends forward to receive it. Another bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, rudraksha mala and gold chain holds up a small printed card and watches. A seated elderly man in white clothes and glasses sits in a wheelchair at the left. Behind them, standing men in white shirts and dhotis, one with an orange shawl, observe the exchange. The scene is an ordinary visit, with no visible ritual fire or decorated deity.2006-11-10Photograph taken under a wooden-roofed open pavilion with banana plants and a blue-grey wall behind. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a gold chain sits on a white chair, clasping hands with a bare-chested, bearded man in a white dhoti wearing a heavy gold chain and wristwatch, who stands before them in a gesture of greeting. A young man in white and a man in a maroon shirt stand behind, a woman in a grey sari watches, and a man in an orange-and-blue checked shirt stands at right. An elderly bespectacled man sits in the lower left corner. The seated figure shows distinctive orange robes and long hair, matching a person cue, while the page is about a palace visit.2006-11-10A photograph of a covered colonnaded hall where a man in a cream shirt and white dhoti bows deeply at the feet of a figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark swept-back hair, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Around them, several men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees stand with folded hands, one wearing a white shirt and a thin orange shawl. White plastic chairs stand at the right and a pillar-lined wall stretches behind.2006-11-09Outdoor photograph of a courtyard with a lawn and a low wall behind. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a white plastic chair, gripping the hands of a seated elderly man in a white kurta who rides a wheelchair and wears spectacles. Behind them, a bare-chested man with a white dhoti and sacred thread stands with his back to the camera, and another bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at right. A man in a blue patterned shirt looks at a phone in the background, and another man in an orange-and-white checked shirt stands at left. Gold-trimmed chair arms are visible at lower right.2006-11-10Outdoor photo of a seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala, smiling as another man in white kneels before him with palms pressed together and an extended hand touching his head. Several standing men and women in white clothes watch around them; one woman wears a white sari with a gold border, and a pink-clad figure appears at the right edge. A woman in the foreground sits with her hair in a bun, and a small red and white offering sits near the seated man's lap on a dry, sandy ground. Swamiji (probable) is seated in orange saffron robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala, receiving a blessing.2006-07-12Outdoor photo beneath a large banyan tree with garlands strung through its branches. A long-haired man seated on a chair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and his hands rest on an offering with red flowers in his lap. Several devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stand around him with folded hands, while a man in white holds a long ceremonial staff. A seated woman in an orange-bordered sari sits in a wheelchair nearby, and a small child in an orange shirt stands at left. Dirt ground and sunlight give a rural ashram setting.2006-07-12A photograph of a crowded outdoor ritual setting with a dense group of men gathered closely. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand centre, one wearing a long beaded rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, the other with a gold necklace and multiple beaded malas. A man in a white dhoti bends low in front of them, seemingly offering respect. Around them, men in white kurtas and white dhotis stand watching, one holding a long wooden staff at left. A cameraperson with a video camera is visible at the left edge, and colourful paper decorations hang overhead beneath a canopy.2012-05-18A photograph of a covered outdoor courtyard with a wooden roof and green garden behind. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with gold border sits in a wheelchair, eyes closed, hand on his chest, while a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe sits on a white plastic chair and holds his hands. Behind them, a bare-chested older priest in a white dhoti extends an arm, and a bare-chested younger man with a thin white sacred thread stands nearby. A man in a blue patterned shirt and a white-robed attendant holding a red-brown staff stand at the sides, and a woven basket sits in the lower right.2006-11-10May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copies