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Outdoor photo on a river boat under a hazy sky. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a white-and-pearl mala stands raising one hand beneath a red and green fringed ceremonial umbrella, holding a silver trident. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis hold silver trishulas and a silver kalasha-topped staff, and a silver-framed palanquin-style panel sits at left. A man in white dhoti with a gold chain kneels at right, and a saffron flag is visible. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired central figure in orange robes, pearl mala and the ceremonial umbrella fits the presentation.

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February 13 20132013-02-13Outdoor photo on a riverside ghat under a hazy sky. A central figure in long dark-hair and an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap, with a rudraksha mala and a long pearl-style necklace, raises one arm beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol held on a pole. Around him, shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes and beaded malas stand with palms joined, while men in white dhotis hold silver ceremonial items. Silver trident and staff-like ritual implements stand upright, and a silver-framed ornate platform sits in front. Several people are seated on the left near a blue-edged platform. Probable Swamiji (probable) stands centrally, with his distinctive long hair, rudraksha mala and orange wrap.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13Outdoor riverside ritual at Varanasi ghat. A standing man with long, swept-back dark hair and a light vibhuti mark on his forehead wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a silver-beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing beside a red, yellow and green striped parasol. Around him, several shaven-headed priests in orange robes and white garments stand with palms joined in namaste, some wearing beaded malas. A silver trishul rises in front of him, and silver tridents stand nearby. A brass oil lamp with a flame sits on a tray held by a figure at right, with smoke rising. An ornate silver-framed seat is visible at left. Hazy sky and water surround the gathering. Probable Swamiji is the central figure in the orange garments with long hair and multiple malas, shown in a blessing gesture as the presiding figure.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13Outdoor ceremonial scene under a pale sky with a central standing figure raising one arm, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl and a long white-and-orange flower garland with rudraksha-style beads, long dark swept-back hair, bare feet. Beneath a red-and-gold fringed umbrella, he stands on a patterned carpet and ornate seat before a crowd of devotees in orange and white, some raising fists and waving. Silver trishula staffs and saffron flags surround the gathering; a man in white kurta and a saffron-clad priest hold items nearby. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, garland and the procession-style setting; this is an in-person appearance-based label.2013-02-13Outdoor ceremony on a raised platform under a red and multicolored umbrella with fringe. A central figure with long dark hair stands barefoot in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded malas, one arm raised in blessing and holding a silver trident-topped staff. Around him, women in white and orange saris hold silver tridents, and saffron-robed men stand nearby; a saffron flag and a raised arm holding a small cup appear on the right. Petals cover the floor. Visible people number roughly 21-100.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13Outdoor photo on a riverbank ritual platform. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold necklace, raises his right hand in blessing beneath a red and gold umbrella. Beside him stands a red-and-white seated throne with a dark patterned cushion, and a shaved-headed monk in orange robes raises a small silver vessel toward him. Around them, women in white and orange saris and men in orange robes hold silver tridents and staffs, and devotees press their palms together. Petals are scattered on the platform; an orange flag flutters in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by the long hair, saffron clothing, garland and ornate necklaces.2013-02-13Outdoor procession at dusk-like daylight with a crowd. Centre, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl wears a gold-and-orange crown, long layered beaded necklaces, and a large rudraksha-style garland, raising both hands in greeting. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and red sashes have white-painted faces and bare upper bodies, some wearing rudraksha malas. A man in orange robes with a bald head and white-marked face stands to the right. Above, a red ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe and several orange and red decorated flags on poles surround the group, with a bridge structure in the background.2013-02-10