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A photograph of one person standing outdoors among palm fronds, holding a bundle of green grass stalks in the left hand. The person wears a rust-brown garment with a gold-bordered waistband and is adorned with a long rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace of large beads, and layered garlands of white jasmine and bright pink flowers. A red bindi marks the forehead and a gold armlet is on the upper arm. The person has swept-back dark hair and looks downward with a calm expression. Coconut palms and a red and orange decorated object appear in the background. Appearance cues include the rudraksha mala, gold necklace and rust-coloured clothing, consistent with the a person presence noted on this page.

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July 22 20132013-07-22A smiling man stands under a teal and orange ceremonial umbrella at an outdoor procession. He wears a rust-red saffron-toned garment, a thick red and white flower garland with gold-edged green accents, and a long gold-bead necklace with a gold armlet. A white sacred ash band with a red kumkum dot marks his forehead, and he has gold earrings. Behind him, gold ritual staffs and a decorated palanquin appear, with a few onlookers at the edges.2014-11-26 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a bare-chested man with swept-back dark hair and a vermilion dot on his forehead, eyes lowered, holding white and red flower petals in his right hand near a carved reddish-brown stone shrine with ornate tiers. He wears long garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, a brown rudraksha mala, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces, plus a gold bangle on the upper arm. Palm fronds and yellow blossoms blur in the background under bright daylight. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), shown performing an offering at a shrine, based on his distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces and garlands.2013-04-14Outdoor photo of a smiling man in an orange-red sleeveless garment with gold bangles, gold chain and long beaded garlands of red and white flowers with blue ribbon bands. He touches green leaves held in one hand, next to a bouquet of red roses, yellow flowers and dried grass; a bundle of green leaves and sheaves stands behind him under a bright sky. Candidate appearance: Swamiji (probable), presented with long hair, ornate gold jewellery and orange-red clothing, shown in a ceremonial scene with flower garlands. One physical person is visible.2015-01-04A photograph of a bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, smiling while holding a white cloth tied to an orange rope with his raised left arm. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a garland of white jasmine and pink flowers. A small green parrot perches on his shoulder against a backdrop of palm fronds. Probable Swamiji is identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, gold ornaments and a flower garland.2013-04-14November 26 20142014-11-26A man stands outdoors at dusk in front of palm trees, smiling with eyes lowered. He wears a rust-brown silk garment, a long layered gold necklace, and a thick red-and-yellow flower garland with pink blossoms draped over his shoulders. Gold armlets and bangles adorn his arms, and white sacred ash marks his forehead with a red kumkum dot.2013-07-22April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesJuly 22 20132013-07-22November 08 20132013-11-08A photograph of a man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered trim, wearing long strands of dark rudraksha beads, a gold ceremonial pendant, and a thick garland of red flowers. He holds a thick rope with one hand and raises the other hand outward, bangles and rings on both wrists, with coconut palms behind him under a bright sky, during a flag hoisting at the start of a Meenakshi Brahmotsavam festival.2015-04-21