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A crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas, surrounds a central figure in a saffron-orange robe who wears a pink flower garland and has a sandalwood tilak on the forehead. A red umbrella with colourful tasselled fringe is held overhead. On the left a man stands beside a silver vehicle, and a camera operator in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala films the scene. Green trees and palm trees are in the background. The central figure has long dark hair and a saffron robe with a pink garland, consistent with the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and garland, though the identification is uncertain.

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A photograph of an outdoor arrival in a roadside setting with palm trees and green foliage. A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands centre, wearing a long red-pink flower garland that hangs to the knees, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Hands are placed on the chest in a respectful gesture. A man in white holds a red umbrella with colourful tassels over him. Around them, young men in white kurtas and dhotis with rudraksha malas and pink and green name badges press close, one wearing a Dhyanapeetam-style logo badge. A cameraman with a shoulder video camera films, and a dark car stands at left.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13A photograph of an outdoor arrival scene on a roadside. At the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a large pink-and-red flower garland, smiling as he is received. A red and orange ceremonial umbrella with tassels stands above him on a red pole. Around him, young men in white shirts and dhotis wear rudraksha malas and pink-and-green name badges, and one man in white bends low, with flower petals scattered on the ground. A man in an orange wrap stands at the right edge, and a video camera appears in the background among palm trees and vehicles. The recognition is an appearance-based candidate with long hair, saffron robe and garland, labelled as a probable Swamiji and presented as the honoured guest.2006-11-13January 11 20102010-01-11Outdoor street photo of a crowd gathered around a central figure in an orange saffron robe wearing a long white, yellow and red flower garland. The figure has long dark hair and is smiling. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a red shirt bending forward with hands together, and a man in a checked shirt. A devotee holds a small silver camera toward the figure. An orange and red decorated canopy edge appears at top right, a potted plant sits at left, and vehicles are parked behind the crowd.2006-09-23July 10 20092009-07-10A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt road. In the foreground a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, and his appearance fits the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Beside him a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a silver vessel decorated with garlands and red flowers. Behind them a man in white with an orange shawl holds a red and multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels. A silver SUV and a white car are parked to the left, and tented bunting and green hedges line the road.2007-08-09January 01 20122012-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and small bunting flags. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a long white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and sandals, walking under a fringed white canopy umbrella with red trim. Around him, men in white kurta and dhoti attire, some wearing rudraksha malas, carry or walk beside colourful fringed ceremonial umbrellas in red, green, and blue with tassels. A cameraman in orange at right films the procession. The scene suggests a ceremonial walk.2006-12-29Outdoor photograph of a crowd of men gathered closely around a central figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red-and-gold chest ornament and a large white flower garland draped over the shoulders. The central figure has long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on the forehead, and smiles while devotees press in around him. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a yellow-and-white checked shirt, and a man in an orange cloth on the left reach toward him with hands extended. Behind them are palm trees, leafy trees, a dark vehicle and a flowering tree branch overhead under an overcast sky. A purple logo appears in the top-left corner. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and a garland, being greeted by devotees.2009-08-17Outdoor procession under palm trees. A man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white-and-multicolour flower garland stands centre, holding a rod-like staff. Behind him a red umbrella with tasselled fringe is held over a figure, and a red flag rises at right. Several people in white dhotis and shirts, some women in white saris, walk with them, and one man carries a framed picture of a seated saffron-clad figure. a person (saffron robe, long hair, garland) is the centre figure in the procession. A small blue car is parked at right.2007-02-24