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A photograph of an indoor event. On the right, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vertical forehead mark, thin-rimmed glasses, and a bare upper torso wrapped in an orange-saffron cloth stands with a multi-strand garland of pink and white flowers and gold-and-white beads, plus a gold chain with ornaments, and a wristwatch. He extends his hands to a man on the left in a khaki uniform with shoulder insignia reading KSP, who leans in and presses his palms together while smiling. Behind them, a younger man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a brown bead mala stands smiling. A golden deity murti or statue is visible in the background beside maroon curtains. Appearance-based cues on the saffron-clad man (long hair, saffron wrap, garland, ornaments) make him a probable Swamiji (probable) in person, receiving a respectful greeting.

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April 10 20132013-04-10A photograph of a smiling man with long swept-back black hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a red-orange sleeveless garment, a long gold-bead rudraksha-style mala with an orange shawl, and gold earrings, extending his hands to greet a man in a white shirt and glasses at the left. Behind them stand several men in striped shirts, white clothing and a red shirt in a hall with a dark backdrop and a hanging orange-and-yellow cloth. a person is the central figure shaking hands with the devotee. A red apple is held by a man in the background.2013-04-10June 18 20132013-06-18April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA photograph of a smiling man in a rust-orange sleeveless robe with a bare chest, wearing a long orange shawl and a heavy necklace of large gold beads and rudraksha-style beads, with long swept-back dark hair, white tilak markings on his forehead and a red bindi, and gold hoop earrings. He is holding a small white card and reaching toward a devotee's outstretched hand, which holds a red fruit. Around him, several men stand close: one in white on the left, one in glasses and a striped light-blue shirt in the center, and others behind them. Behind him is a gilded shrine arch and gold deity figures, with a dark draped backdrop and an orange cloth hanging above.2013-04-10Photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-like hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a white vibhuti tripundra on his forehead smiles while raising his hand to his brow. Before him, a man in a white shirt with folded hands and glasses bows in respect, and an older man in white stands beside him, with a flower garland held nearby. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and beads watches. Behind them are ornate pillars, a blue wall and a golden decorative element. A person in a brown shirt is partly visible at the left edge. The saffron-robed man with long hair and rudraksha beads matches the page's Swamiji reference and is described as probable Swamiji, based on his long hair, saffron robe and mala.2012-06-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-orange shawl and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a thick flower garland of white, pink, red and yellow blossoms, reaching to touch the hands of an older man in a white shirt and glasses who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The older man wears a gold bracelet and rings. Another person with grey hair, seen from behind in the left foreground, watches. A golden throne-like seat and dark interior hall with draped red fabric appear in the background. a person (long swept-back hair, orange shawl, ornate gold necklace and garland) greeting a devotee in a satsang-style hall.2013-07-21June 20 20122012-06-20 +1 copiesA photograph taken indoors at a satsang hall. A smiling man with a white sacred ash mark on his forehead and a red dot, wearing an orange saffron robe, a heavy gold-beaded necklace and gold earrings, gestures with an open hand while speaking to people around him. Several men stand nearby, including one in a white shirt with glasses and a lanyard holding a blue folder, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a gold-bordered white dhoti. A young child is visible in the background. Maroon drapes and a gold-toned altar with decorative elements form the backdrop.2013-03-07A photograph of an indoor gathering where a smiling man with swept-back long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a multi-strand red and gold garland with rudraksha-style beads, gold bangles and gold earrings, raises one hand in greeting while holding papers. Beside him an older white-haired man in a white shirt leans in and speaks, and a bald-headed man in white stands at the left edge. Another saffron-clad attendant in the foreground holds papers and an open red box. Behind them a red curtain is visible.2013-05-28A photograph inside a small room with pale yellow walls and red balloons. A person with long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange shawl, a rudraksha mala necklace, and beaded bracelets sits in a red chair, smiling and extending a hand toward a uniformed man in khaki with a chevron on his sleeve, who holds currency notes. A palm frond and an orange cloth bundle rest nearby. Another robed person in orange with rudraksha beads stands at right near an arched wooden doorway, and a few people are partially visible at the left edge.2014-07-03January 25 20132013-01-25