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A photograph of an outdoor ceremony on a concrete ground. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a white flower garland with red and blue accents, sits on a leopard-print-covered seat with hands joined in prayer before a microphone stand. Behind, a younger attendant in white dhoti and orange shawl sits cross-legged, hands folded. In the foreground, a metal tray of flower petals and marigold garlands rests on a white cloth on a striped mat, with a walking stick leaning against the seat. Two seated devotees in white shirts, one bald, face the seat with hands folded, and another devotee is visible at the right edge. Cement blocks and a stone wall form the background. Context suggests a paduka procession gathering. a person: the seated figure's long hair, orange saffron wrap and flower garland match the candidate's distinctive presentation cues.

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February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24June 13 20102010-06-13December 25 20062006-12-25February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a padukas ceremony outdoors on a concrete floor. A long-haired figure seated on a white-draped chair wears an orange wrap over the shoulders, a white garland around the neck, and has bare feet resting on a plate of flowers and offerings. A standing man in white dhoti and an orange shawl reaches toward the seated figure with joined hands. Behind them, a brick wall, steps and a white sheet-metal edge. A bald man in white sits lower left. A striped mat and a kumkum-marked tray sit on the floor, with a microphone stand at left. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair, orange saffron clothing and a garland, which matches the page's description of a person. Four people are visible.2007-02-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a white and orange flower garland, speaks into a microphone on a stand while raising one hand to his head. He sits on a white-draped low platform with a leopard-print cushion, and a bed of marigolds and red rose petals in a pattern lies on the floor in front of him. Behind him a white wall is draped with marigold garlands. Three men sit on a green mat to the left: one in orange with a rudraksha mala and bead necklace, one in orange with a rudraksha mala, and one in white kurta with an orange shawl. Indoor satsang or discourse setting.2006-06-04Outdoor photo of a seated figure in orange robes with a green leaf garland on his shoulders, sitting on a leopard-print cushioned seat. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl bows low and touches the seated figure's foot with his forehead and hands. Behind them, men in white and orange clothing stand near a white pillar decorated with pink, yellow and orange balloons and banana-leaf decorations. One man holds a camera. Trees and a clear sky form the background. The appearance of the seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by his long swept-back hair, orange robes, and garland, and he is shown in a seated position receiving honour from a devotee.2011-01-15A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe seated on a white cushioned chair outdoors, wearing long white flower garlands with red and green accents draped over his shoulders and arms, his hands folded in his lap. Behind him stand men in white dhotis and orange shawls, and men in dark uniforms with circular badges; a yellow-orange ceremonial cloth and red-and-gold flag edge the frame. The scene looks like a procession or ceremonial reception.2006-12-25A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe sits on a white-covered seat, smiling broadly before a microphone on a stand. He wears a long garland of white jasmine with pink, green, blue and yellow flower accents, and a red tilak on his forehead. Flower petals and garlands lie at his feet on a white cloth. Beside him, a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl sits on a mat, and a woman in an orange shawl is partly visible at the right edge. A wall fan and a concrete block wall stand behind them. a person's cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garland, seated as the speaker.2007-02-24A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned seat with eyes closed, wearing an orange robe and a long gold-beaded rudraksha-style mala. Before him, several men in white dhotis and white garments sit on a rooftop, one pouring liquid from a silver vessel into a silver bowl beside a silver tray holding yellow flowers. A leopard-print cloth backs the seat, with trees visible behind. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe and ornate beaded mala. Several white-clad devotees perform a ritual with a pouring vessel.2010-09-24A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a white-covered chair, smiling and raising one hand while speaking into a microphone. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a long white and multicolored flower garland with pink, green, yellow and red blooms. Flower petals lie at his feet on a patterned red and white mat. Behind him a white-robed man with a shaved head and orange shawl sits on the floor, and a woman in an orange garment is partly visible at right. A white wall and a standing fan appear behind them. Two people are visible, and the scene appears to be an outdoor-style gathering with a discourse or satsang.2007-02-24