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A man in an orange-red sannyasi robe stands outdoors before an ornate carved wooden structure draped with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold. He wears a thick rudraksha mala across his chest and a heavy red flower garland over his shoulders, with a tilak on his forehead. His eyes are closed and he smiles as smoke rises around his head. In his right hand he holds a silver lamp with a flame, and in his left a small silver bell. Palm trees fill the blurred background. The scene resembles a ritual aarti or puja at a shrine. The man's long dark hair is piled on his head. Appearance cues include long dark hair piled up, a rudraksha mala and an orange-red robe, which.

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A man in saffron-orange robes stands beside a carved wooden shrine draped with white jasmine and red flower garlands, holding a silver lamp in one hand and a silver bell in the other while smoke rises near his face. A dark, tall-wound hair crown, a red tilak on his forehead, and a thick rudraksha mala with a red and yellow flower garland around his neck mark him as a ritual performer during an outdoor puja, with palm trees behind him.2016-01-11A person in an orange-saffron robe stands outdoors beside an ornate carved stone structure draped with white and red flower garlands, holding a silver oil lamp with a visible flame and a small silver bell in the other hand. The figure wears a brown rudraksha mala and a red and white flower garland, with dark hair tied in a high bun. Smoke rises from the lamp against green trees and a palm trunk in the background. The figure resembles the Swamiji candidate, with long swept-back hair and rudraksha and garland adornments, so this is an appearance-based probable identification performing aarti at the flag-hoisting ritual of the Brahmotsavam.2016-01-11A smiling man in an orange saffron garment performs an aarti outdoors under a clear blue sky. He wears a red headband with a peacock feather, long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, a gold rudraksha-style mala and a garland of white flowers with red blossoms and green leaves. In his left hand he holds a silver aarti lamp with a bright flame and rising smoke, and in his right hand a small brass handbell. A golden trident stands to the left against a corrugated roof and a water tank.2007-12-25Outdoor photo of a bearded man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead, bare-chested under a dark red-brown shawl and rudraksha mala. He wears a garland of white flowers and red roses and holds a silver oil lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a silver bell in the other, performing an aarti-style offering beside a decorated ornate wooden pillar draped with flower garlands. Palm fronds and a clear blue sky fill the background.2017-01-01A bearded man with long dark hair and a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead stands with eyes closed in worship beside a palm-fringed outdoor shrine. He wears a maroon-red dhoti-style garment, a long rudraksha mala, and a garland of white jasmine with red roses. He holds a silver kalasha-style cup in one hand and a silver bell in the other. Carved wooden elements and white flower garlands frame the left side of the frame.2017-01-01A man with long dark hair and a full beard stands outdoors with his eyes closed, smiling serenely. He wears a reddish-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala hanging down his chest, and a garland of white jasmine and red roses. He holds a silver kalasha-style cup in one hand and a silver bell in the other. A tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Palm fronds and a decorated wooden structure with flower garlands stand behind him.2017-01-01A bearded man with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead stands outdoors beside a carved wooden shrine decorated with white jasmine and red rose garlands. He wears a maroon-red robe, a brown rudraksha mala garland with red and white flower garlands, and holds a silver bell in his right hand and a silver oil lamp with a lit flame in his left. Blurred palm fronds and sunlight fill the background.2017-01-01A photograph of a person standing outdoors before a palm tree, performing an aarti-style ritual with a lit oil lamp in the left hand and a brass bell in the right. Smoke rises from the flame. The person wears a red-orange ceremonial garment with a gold-bordered wrap, a thick red and white flower garland, and a long necklace of rudraksha beads. Their face bears red and white markings. Behind them are coconut palms, and at left a carved stone pillar is draped with yellow marigold garlands. A partially visible figure in orange stands at the lower right edge. Palm fronds and bright sky fill the background.2012-04-23Outdoor photograph of a man in orange saffron robes standing among palm trees under a bright blue sky. He has a tall bun of dark dreadlocks, a red tilak on his forehead, and a multi-strand brown rudraksha mala across his chest with a red-and-yellow flower garland. He holds a silver ritual oil lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a silver bell-shaped object in the other, and has a slight smile with eyes closed. A stone structure is visible at the lower edge. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown with saffron robes, rudraksha mala, flower garland and dreadlocked bun, performing an oil lamp aarti ritual.2016-01-11Outdoor photograph of a man in a rust-red robe with a long red rose garland and a brown rudraksha-style mala, standing beside an ornate red-stone shrine decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. He has a dark turban-style headwrap with a gold ornament and a red bindi, and his eyes are lowered with a slight smile. Behind him are palm trees and blue sky. A second man in a dark shirt holds a brass plate at the right edge. The man's gesture suggests offering or reverence at the shrine. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the long swept hair-style turban, ceremonial gold ornament, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned robe cues.2016-03-01A man in a dark, voluminous hair style and a red-maroon garment with gold border stands outdoors under trees, holding a silver lamp with a lit flame in one hand and a silver bell in the other while smoke rises from the lamp. He wears a thick gold garland with dark beads, a large gold pendant, a red bindi and bangles, and smiles with eyes lowered. A person at lower left holds a silver plate. The setting is an open outdoor area with dappled sunlight. This appears to be an aarti being performed. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and ceremonial saffron-red clothing.2016-01-03A smiling man in saffron orange robes stands outdoors holding a silver lamp with a flame in one hand and a brass handbell in the other. He wears a white and red flower garland, a gold bead necklace, a red headband with a peacock feather, and long dark hair. Below him, several onlookers including a young man in a red headband watch. The background shows a blue sky, corrugated roofs and a utility pole. The robed man with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style gold necklace is a person candidate, performing aarti during the event.2007-12-25