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A photograph of a procession inside a decorated hall. Two long golden poles with a canopy of green leaves, marigold garlands and a yellow-and-red hanging overhead frame the scene. At the centre, a figure with long swept-back dark hair in orange robes and a garland stands at the front of a group of saffron-clad sannyasis carrying golden staffs. A woman in a white sari with an orange border carries a brass tray of yellow flowers and offerings. On the right, a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland walks beside the procession, while devotees in white and orange with hands folded in anjali line both sides, watching in reverence.

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December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23July 08 20092009-07-08January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession inside a tin-roofed hall decorated with banana leaves and green garlands. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes walks barefoot with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a long white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him, a woman in orange sari carries a brass tray of offerings, and another orange-robed man walks alongside. Seated and standing devotees in white line both sides, many with hands folded. A small decorated canopy and a wall clock are visible in the background, with a blue sign on the left wall.2010-02-12A photograph of a procession inside a plain white-walled hall with a corrugated roof, decorated with hanging green leaves and a garland-draped doorway. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and multicolored flower garland and a gold chain, and carries a trident, with a trident staff visible nearby. Behind him, a man in orange holds a gold-tipped staff. In the foreground, a woman in an orange-and-white sari carries a silver vessel with a coconut and yellow marigold garland, a ritual offering. Several people on the left and right stand with palms pressed together in greeting, watching the procession.2009-12-23A photograph of a doorway procession inside a decorated hall. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland with a gold necklace, walks forward with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes walks, and to the right a man in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Behind them, men in white shirts with lanyards and a man in white with a red shawl follow. On the left, women in white saris with folded hands line the rail, and banana leaves and palm fronds decorate the archway, with coconut-palm foliage visible outside. Some devotees wear white clothing.2010-02-12A photograph of a queue inside a white-walled hall with a wall clock and open doorway. Devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis with gold borders stand in a line behind silver barrier posts along a red-and-woven mat aisle. At the centre, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl carries a brass tray with garlands and offerings toward the doorway, while a man in a striped shirt photographs him. Several other people stand nearby, and a woman in a white sari with gold border is at right.2012-10-15A photograph inside a decorated hall where a procession is being received. A central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a thick pink and white flower garland, and several gold necklaces, smiling with hands together. Flanking him, two men in orange robes and rudraksha malas walk on a red carpet, one holding a tall golden staff. On the left, women in white saris stand with palms pressed together in prayer behind a metal railing. Hanging orange and gold banners with floral embroidery, gold tinsel, blue tassels, and banana leaves frame the scene, with a wall clock visible above. Several onlookers stand in the background. Because the page indicates Swamiji attended this event, the central figure with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and gold necklaces is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown in person.2009-12-27January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 18 20092009-01-18December 30 20092009-12-30