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Photograph inside a dim stone temple hall with carved pillars and a large carved relief panel at upper left. A tall man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-edged hem and a long rudraksha mala around his neck; he is walking forward and gazing upward. Swamiji (probable) is a candidate based on the long hair, saffron robe, and rudraksha mala. Beside him an older bearded man in orange robe and glasses walks, and several men in orange and white dhotis or shirts follow. A man in a striped shirt and white trousers walks at left, and a man with white vibhuti (sacred ash) on his forehead in white clothing stands at right. Around twenty people are visible in the scene.

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July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A night-time photograph of a group walking through a stone-carved doorway. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak, a dark rudraksha mala and an orange-saffron robe gestures with both open hands as he speaks. Beside him on the left, a bearded man in an orange robe with a gold bracelet and wristwatch listens. On the right, a shaven-headed young man in orange robes and a red shawl smiles. Behind them, men in white and khaki uniforms and a man in a white shirt with an orange scarf watch; a striped shirt is visible at the far left. The carved stone pillars and wooden door frame the scene.2008-07-28A photograph inside a dim stone temple hall at night, with a lit doorway and oil lamps glowing in the background. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala around his neck walks barefoot with palms pressed together in greeting. Two saffron-robed companions in orange shawls walk beside him. Around them, men in white shirts and trousers, a man in a striped shirt, uniformed police or guards, and a woman in a blue patterned sari move through the aisle. The central figure matches the page's appearance cues of saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, but identity cannot be confirmed, so this is marked unsure.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A photograph inside a dimly lit stone temple corridor with tall carved pillars. In the centre, a bare-chested, white-dhoti-clad elder with a white-streaked beard, glasses and a white tripundra stands beside a robed companion in orange. On the right, a younger man in a hooded orange robe with a red bindi and a gold-bead garland walks with hands joined in greeting. Several orange-robed attendants with garlands follow, and men in white shirts and white dhotis walk among them on the stone floor. Behind them, devotees and passersby fill the corridor.2009-01-14A crowded photograph inside a stone-pillared temple corridor at night, with dim fluorescent lights overhead. In the centre, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with gold trim and a long rudraksha mala speaks and gestures with a raised hand, walking among a group. Around them, uniformed police officers in khaki with caps and a visible rank insignia guide the way, while men in white shirts and dhotis, and one in a striped shirt, walk alongside. Colourful garlands and decorations hang at the left edge. The scene suggests a visit or procession through a temple precinct. The centre figure has several distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so this is an appearance-based a person.2008-07-28Photograph inside a long pillared temple corridor with dark carved stone columns and a painted ceiling. At centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wears a dark rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, walking forward with a serious expression; he is a person by his long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes with a gold bracelet walks, and a shaven-headed young man in orange robes with a red sash stands to the right. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a green sari, and a man in a white shirt with a red tilak pass by, some with red and white marks on their foreheads.2008-07-28April 11 20122012-04-11 +1 copiesA dimly lit temple passage at night where a crowd walks forward. In the centre a man wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand gold-beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and has a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead; he is flanked by people in white kurtas with rudraksha malas, orange-clad attendants and a woman in a cream sari with gold border. A man in a white shirt and khaki trousers walks at left, and a lamp glows in the background. Photo credit overlay reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2012-04-11Night procession on a stone-paved temple path with a gopuram-style structure behind. A central man in saffron robes and an orange head cloth stands with hands folded, wearing a rudraksha mala; his long dark hair is loose. Beside him a woman in saffron with red border and a younger man in saffron shawl walk among devotees. At right an older man in saffron with a gold necklace holds a book. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts with saffron shawls follow, some barefoot. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-01-02April 05 20122012-04-05