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Photograph of a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl standing under a stone temple pavilion with a red curtain at right. He wears a long white-and-red flower garland, a gold-toned ceremonial necklace, a red headband with a peacock feather, and a vertical tilak on his forehead. Behind him a younger man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl holds a white cloth. A decorated white bull sculpture sits on the roof edge, with flower garlands and a draped white-covered table in the background.

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Outdoor photo of a long-haired man in an orange dhoti-style wrap with a gold border, wearing a thick white and red flower garland and a gold bangle, with a small red mark on his forehead, walking barefoot on dirt ground. Around him stand several men in white dhotis or kurtas with orange shawls, one carrying a brass vessel. A string of blue and white pennants hangs across trees in the background.2007-01-01A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing a sleeveless orange-saffron robe, a long garland of white and red flowers, and a rudraksha mala around his neck with a gold chain. He stands at a stone pillar in an outdoor temple setting, reaching toward a silver plate of pink petals held by a younger attendant in orange robes and a gold necklace. A pink cloth hangs behind and greenery is visible at left. The visible cues are long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's description of a person presence, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2009-07-07Outdoor photograph under a stone temple canopy strung with small colourful bells. A man with long dark hair and an orange headband with a peacock feather stands in a sleeveless saffron-orange top, a flower garland around his neck, reaching toward a decorated carriage or float covered in red and white flower garlands. Another person in white is partly visible behind him, and a water tank and lamp post appear at left under a clear blue sky. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange clothing, peacock feather headband and garlands), shown in a ritual procession setting.2007-12-25A 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 long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headband, wearing a garland of white, red, orange and yellow flowers, stands on a raised platform and reaches toward a large flower-garlanded wooden stick or staff held by an attendant. Beside him, a carved deity murti with gold ornaments and a green-and-saffron cloth is decorated with a long string of yellow, red and green flower garlands and sits on a purple-draped platform, with gold footwear visible. A second attendant in white and saffron stands behind. Colourful bells hang from the pavilion ceiling. The man is.2007-12-25A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing standing on a raised platform beneath a stone canopy hung with small bells in red, green, blue and gold. He wears an orange headband with a peacock feather, a long garland of white flowers and red roses, and a gold bracelet, while his hands reach toward a floral garland at right. A blue sky and a water tank are visible behind him.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 29 20082008-12-29Photograph of a temple shrine entrance decorated with garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange headband, stands centrally with hands folded before a deity murti dressed in purple and orange cloth and adorned with flower garlands. To the left, a priest in white dhoti with an orange shawl and headband stands near brass puja vessels, a silver tray and a plate of white flowers. Additional garlanded figures and brass lamps are visible, with a white-draped platform in the foreground. Two other people are partly visible behind the pillar.2007-12-25A photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a white and maroon flower garland walking down a covered, festively decorated pathway. He wears a gold chain necklace and a red mark on his forehead, and smiles while holding his hands together at his waist. Behind him, orange and white pennants and colourful textile panels line the canopy. On the left, a man in white holds a brass vessel, and white-clad attendants stand along the path. The setting suggests a temple procession. The appearance-based cues of long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and garland are consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown in person in the procession.2007-01-01December 24 20092009-12-24A smiling man in an orange saffron robe and white turban with gold trim stands beside a decorated golden deity or palanquin, draped with a long white and magenta flower garland around his neck. He holds a pink flower near his chest. Behind him, a carved golden arch frames a deity murti adorned with colourful flower garlands, a peacock feather, and a gold crown-like headdress. A second man in an orange robe and gold necklaces, at lower left, holds a silver plate or tray. Stone architecture overhead with carved elephant reliefs. Blue draped cloth in the background. Photo appears taken at a temple-style procession or Brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-29