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A photograph of saffron-robed men walking through a hall, with a crowd of white-clad devotees behind them. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland with a gold bead necklace, and a red-and-white forehead mark, and looks down as he walks. To the left, a shaven-headed priest in an orange shawl wears wire-rimmed glasses, a white tilak on his forehead, a red bindi, and a long gold bead necklace with a gold pendant. Behind them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand. On the right, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair stands near a table with a small brass deity murti and offerings.

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December 23 20092009-12-23A procession scene at a Brahmotsavam celebration. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange sannyasi robe with a golden-edged shawl stands with hands clasped, eyes lowered, wearing a cream and gold embroidered cap and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves, plus a gold-bead mala with a pendant. Behind him a man in orange holds a tall ornate golden staff. On the right, a man in orange holds a golden fan-like staff topped with white feathers. A man in white stands at left, and pink draped fabric forms the backdrop.2008-12-30A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors in front of a projection screen. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, wears a long white and red flower garland and gold bangles, and gestures with his right hand as he speaks. Beside him an elderly bearded man with a white horizontal tilak on his forehead, wearing orange robes and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, holds his hands together in front of him. To the left, a man in a white shirt and a younger man in an orange cloth stand by, and at right a man with a red tilak and orange-and-yellow cloth observes. A boy in a red cloth stands in the background. Swamiji candidate in the central figure: probable, based on the long hair, orange turban, saffron robes and garland cues.2011-11-17A photograph of a procession outdoors among trees and strings of bunting. At centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red kumkum mark on his forehead and a golden crown or finial above him wears an orange saffron robe with a gold shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a heavy gold bead necklace with a small pendant. He is smiling and holds the pendant. Around him walk devotees in orange and white clothing, one with white tilak marks, a woman with a red bindi in white and orange, and a man in glasses and an orange shawl. The shot is taken at eye level in bright daylight.2007-01-01Outdoor procession with a central man in a saffron-orange robe and a long flower garland of white, red, yellow and purple blossoms, with gold beaded necklaces and a red bindi. He has long swept-back dark hair and raises one hand in blessing. Flanking him, men in orange robes carry tall golden ceremonial staffs, and one wears a white forehead band and sandal marks. Behind them, colourful ceremonial banners and umbrellas are visible.2009-12-23November 25 20092009-11-25A seated man in saffron-orange garments with a bare right shoulder sits on an orange cushioned seat in front of an orange-painted wall. He wears a gold ceremonial necklace of large beads and a red bindi with white tilak marks on his forehead and arm, and his hair is long and swept back. Behind him stand two older men: one in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and glasses, and another in white with an orange shawl. At the right edge, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the presentation of Swamiji (probable) receiving darshan.2010-07-21November 25 20092009-11-25December 23 20092009-12-23A photograph of a procession inside a temple courtyard. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark wears a saffron-orange shawl and a thick garland of white and magenta flowers with gold beads, plus gold bangles on his upper arm. He smiles and walks forward. Beside him on the left, a shaved-headed priest in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff, while a priest in white dhoti and shawl walks behind. Other devotees in white and saffron stand in the background, and an attendant on the right holds a brass tray. Orange-painted walls and pillars frame the scene.2011-12-11A photograph of seated saffron-robed figures at an outdoor ceremony under a metal-framed canopy decorated with green leaf strands. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, closed eyes, a red tilak and a white-and-red flower garland over an orange robe sits with hands joined. To the right, a man in orange with a gold bead necklace sits beside him. A large golden trident stands behind them. At the left, a bearded man in orange with clasped hands and gold beads sits in prayer, and a figure in white with a camera is at the back.2008-12-30Photograph of a seated ceremony under a metal canopy hung with green leaves. At center, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland with a gold bead necklace, and a red bindi; he rests his hands on his lap atop a dark velvet cushion. Behind him, a man in an orange robe with a gold bead necklace sits near a gold pillar. At lower left, a bearded man in an orange robe and gold beads sits with hands clasped. At lower right, a man in orange with a gold necklace looks down. Behind them, a cameraman in orange films the scene and seated devotees are visible.2008-12-30