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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits barefoot on a white-draped seat placed on a teal cloth and a woven mat outdoors. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a white and orange flower garland hangs around the neck with a red tilak on the forehead. Behind him stand about a dozen men in black shirts and dark trousers, several holding ornate umbrellas with red, green and orange fringed canopies and round red-and-gold fans. Two priests in orange robes sit to the left beside brass trays, oil lamps and small vessels, and a stone temple wall stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and a red tilak, consistent with a presentation of the page's subject, and is placed centrally as the honoured figure receiving ritual attention.

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Outdoor photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with bare feet on a brown footmat, hands pressed together in namaste at the chest, eyes closed, wearing a long white and multicolour garland with red tassels. The white-draped seat rests on a teal cloth over a woven mat. Behind, several men in black shirts and dark trousers stand in a line, one holding a long pole and another a red and gold ceremonial fan-shaped shield with a bird emblem. A man in white dhoti stands at left.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor temple scene in daylight under a clear sky. A seated person in orange robes sits on a white-draped chair on a green mat at the front, receiving garlands, while a man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised platform at the right beside a decorated deity murti adorned with garlands. Around the chair, young people in orange clothing sit on the ground, some holding long bamboo poles topped with orange flags. Behind them, people in black and white clothing stand in rows near two colourful umbrellas and a drum. A water tank on a tower and a corrugated metal shelter appear in the background. The temple shrine has carved grey stone pillars and gold-trimmed decoration.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25A seated man in orange robes sits on a white cushioned seat placed on a patterned rug on sandy ground. He wears a white and orange garland and holds his hands together in his lap, with sandals at his feet. Behind him, a gold-and-red canopy is held over him by a man in a dark shirt, while others in white and dark clothing stand nearby, some with orange cloth. Outdoor festival setting.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor ceremony under a corrugated metal roof on a dirt ground with mats and a chalk kolam. A central man in saffron robes, long hair, rudraksha mala and a white-and-coloured flower garland stands with one arm extended, appearing to direct the ritual; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Around him, saffron-robed devotees and a standing man in a white shirt hold poles, a kalasha-style brass pot and a small silver tray with offerings. A young woman in saffron sits on a mat at lower left, and another woman in saffron kneels at right beside a white cloth-covered litter with a striped green border. A striped orange-and-blue ceremonial parasol with red fringe stands behind, and a white-bearded man in saffron at left holds a staff.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor procession on a bare ground with palm fronds and a sign board behind. A man in orange robes and a long flower garland with multicolour blossoms walks at the centre, flanked by other orange-robed sannyasis carrying tall silver trident-topped staffs and a gold-topped staff. Colourful fringed umbrellas with gold emblems are held above them. A bearded man in white dhoti and yellow shawl walks on the right, with another orange-robed man holding a brass tray. Several men in black shirts walk alongside as attendants. Rudraksha and gold necklaces are worn by several participants.2009-12-23