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A photograph taken under a corrugated metal roof on wooden poles at an outdoor ceremony. In the foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala stands with arms raised over the head, holding flowers and smiling. A person in a white shirt with an orange shawl holds a tray of white flowers, and a woman in white sari with folded hands stands nearby. A decorated pillar with coloured cloth hangs from the roof, and several onlookers stand behind in white and orange clothing. The foreground figure has long hair and distinctive saffron robes and beads, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role as a devotee in saffron robes.

Outdoor photo under a corrugated metal roof on wooden poles, with petals falling through the air. In the foreground a person in an orange robe and a rudraksha mala with long dark hair raises both arms and smiles mid-dance. Around them devotees in white and orange stand watching; a woman in a white sari with a folded white cloth holds a tray of flower petals or leaves, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands beside her. A striped orange-and-green decorated pole with a yellow base stands at right. Trees and a parked vehicle are visible behind.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated tin roof supported by wooden poles, with green trees behind. A man in long dark hair and an orange robe with rudraksha malas holds a lit camphor flame on a metal aarti plate, with a brass bell beside him, while a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a matching flame. Around them devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing beaded malas. A yellow and green cloth hangs from the pole at top left, and marigold and pink flower offerings lie at the lower right. Arati is being performed.

November 11 2006

November 11 2006

A photograph of a welcome at an outdoor pavilion roofed with woven palm thatch and decorated with hanging green banana bunches. A young man in a saffron-orange robe with a long pink-and-yellow flower garland stands at centre, smiling, with long dark hair, appearing to be a sannyasi receiving the greeting. A man in a white shirt and black belt bows toward him from the left, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a green-bordered cloth extends an open hand on the right. Several people in white clothes, including a woman holding a brass pot with leaves, stand around with palms pressed together in namaste. Women in white and a woman in a white sari with a gold border also join in the greeting. The atmosphere is one of devotional welcome at a house visit.

Outdoors under a corrugated metal roof supported by bamboo poles, a homa fire rises from a brick fire pit decorated with marigold and pink flower petals. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala raises his right arm holding a ritual implement with flames, while a few devotees stand with palms pressed together. Women in white and cream saris and a man in white with an orange shawl stand nearby, with a brass bell and bowl on the pit's edge. A decorated pillar with orange drape stands behind the altar, and trees are visible beyond.

A festive outdoor celebration under a white tent with pink draped valances and loudspeakers, where a long-haired figure seated at left, wearing an orange-red garment, a floral-patterned shawl, and a trident-topped silver staff nearby, smiles broadly while raising hands in greeting. Crowds of devotees in white and orange surround the scene; a man in a white shirt and gold-rimmed glasses holds a large brass bowl of offerings, while others stand with palms joined in namaskar. Garlands and flower decorations are visible, consistent with a puja or darshan.

A procession inside a decorated pandal hung with colourful flags and palm-leaf festoons. At centre, a person with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a long white and red garland, and gold ornaments, smiling and walking forward; the appearance is consistent with a person given the long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry silver vessels and a trident-like staff, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl carries a silver basket. Several dozen onlookers in white shirts stand behind the procession, and a man in white holds a small badge.

A photograph of a home visit or pada pooja under a leafy pandal decorated with purple, orange, pink and multicoloured pennants and fronds. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark hair, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace stands on a red carpet scattered with petals, appearing to be the honoured guest; the appearance matches the Swamiji cues of saffron robe, long hair, garland and ornate beads, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari with gold border and a long braid, with a white flower in her hair, stand to the left, gesturing toward the central figure. On the right, women in saris and bangles hold brass plates of flower petals and offerings. Several onlookers crowd the background under the canopy.

A photograph of a covered open-air pavilion with a concrete floor, wet from washing, and woven straw mats laid in a path. In the centre-right, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks forward with his arms slightly raised. Around him, several people in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls move along the mats, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at left holding a woven mat. Another woman in a green blouse and patterned sari stands at far left. Behind them, further devotees and a white van are visible through the open sides, with palm trees beyond. The scene suggests a ritual procession across the mats.