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A photograph of a procession inside a decorated pavilion with a corrugated roof strung with marigold and white flower garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe with gold border, a white and red flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, stands at centre with palms pressed together in namaste and a broad smile. Behind him a younger man in white dhoti and orange shawl with a red tilak stands beside a grey-haired man in white with a mala. A woman in a white sari stands at right. A gold trident is mounted on the wall, and a man at left holds a trident-topped staff. Swamiji (probable): the central man has long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold ornaments and garland cues, and is labelled by the page as present, so this is an appearance-based candidate.

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A photograph of a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair standing in a covered, decorated outdoor space with hands pressed together in namaste. He wears an orange garment with gold zari borders, a white and red flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and a red bindi. Around him, several men in white dhoti-and-shirt attire, some with orange shawls and white tilak, stand close. One younger man in an orange shawl holds a golden trident. Overhead hang red and white flower garlands and orange pennants beneath a metal roof, with a golden trishul ornament visible at upper right. The appearance is a probable match for Swamiji based on the long hair, orange ornate clothing and rudraksha-style gold necklace, so the presence is recorded as in_person.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with gold border, gold necklace and a white and magenta flower garland, standing barefoot with palms pressed together in greeting and smiling, a red tilak on his forehead. Around him are men in white dhotis and white shirts, several in orange shawls, one holding a golden trident staff, another carrying a red and gold drum. Overhead hangs a canopy strung with orange and white marigold garlands, with a golden trident ornament above. A man in a white shirt with an ID lanyard stands at right. Floor has white kolam chalk patterns. The scene suggests a procession or ceremonial walk.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession at night. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red bindi and white forehead markings stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over an orange garment, a white and red flower garland, and a heavy gold necklace. Behind him, men in white shirts and saffron-orange shawls carry a golden trident (trishul) and walk with a lead figure holding a second trident. Above, a canopy of green leaves, coconuts and a golden decorative arch frames the scene. A man on the right wears an ID lanyard and white shirt. The scene appears to be a temple procession.2007-01-01Outdoor 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 procession on an outdoor road with a crowd of devotees behind. At centre, a man with long dark hair and tripundra on his forehead stands with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland. Flanking him are men in saffron-orange robes holding long golden ceremonial staffs, and devotees wearing orange shawls and garlands. A saffron-clad person on the right holds a gold staff as well. Behind them a red and orange canopy and a banner are visible.2009-01-01Outdoor procession under a red-and-white tent with silver and gold ceremonial staffs and a silver fan-shaped standard overhead. At centre, a long-haired man in an orange robe with a gold-coloured border, wearing a white and red flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and a red bindi, walks forward with an outstretched hand. Around him, young men in orange shawls and white dhotis follow, and a bearded man in white with an orange shawl stands at right gesturing. a person (long swept hair, orange robe, garland and gold necklace), presented as the central figure of the procession. Several attendants in saffron shawls and white clothes surround him, and a group of onlookers stands behind.2007-01-01December 26 20082008-12-26A ceremonial procession under a white and red tent at an outdoor temple event. A central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe with gold border and a white and magenta flower garland, holding a large gold trident-topped staff. Beside him a bearded man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands with folded hands, and a woman in white with an orange shawl holds a clear glass vessel. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls and silver staffs surround them, and a young girl in dark clothing walks among them on a red carpet. Decorated ratha-style boats and a painted orange and blue pillar appear in the background.2007-01-01A 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.2011-12-11December 26 20082008-12-26Outdoor procession under colourful tasselled canopies with a golden trident-topped finial. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe with gold border, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a white and red jasmine garland, walking with a smile. Behind him, a man with glasses wears an orange shawl over white dhoti and rudraksha mala. Other devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, one holding a woven basket, follow along a dirt path under palm trees and orange pennants. a person appearance, walking in procession with devotees.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA procession outdoors with a central figure standing with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a red and white flower garland. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas carry tall golden staffs topped with ornate finials, including a trident-like staff. A red and orange canopy and a cameraman appear in the background, with banana leaves beside the path. The central figure has a long, swept-back hair style and a forehead marking, with distinctive ceremonial gold ornaments; the appearance is a probable match for a person, shown in procession with attendants.2009-01-01