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Outdoors in late-day sunlight, a procession passes a black stone Nandi bull statue on a white plinth, draped in garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers. Behind it a banana plant is held upright by a man in white shirt and white dhoti. A central figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace; a red tilak marks the forehead. Beside him a devotee in orange carries a tray of offerings, and a white-clad attendant in dhoti stands at right holding a brass pot. Palm trees, bunting strung overhead and other devotees in white fill the background.

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Outdoors under palm and banana trees, a figure in an orange-saffron shawl over a golden-yellow garment, with long dark swept-back hair and a long white and red flower garland, walks beside a black stone Nandi bull statue on a white pedestal. The Nandi is garlanded with white, yellow, purple and red flower garlands and has a white floral crown. Several people in white ritual clothes and orange shawls stand around, one holding a brass kalasha vessel. Strings of bunting and a tree decorate the background. The figure is a candidate for Swamiji by appearance with several cues (long hair, saffron clothing, garland), and the page indicates he was present at this event, so this is a probable match.2007-01-01Outdoor temple scene at sunset under palm and banana leaves. A large black stone Nandi bull statue, garlanded with yellow, white and magenta flowers, sits on a white plinth at left. In the centre a long-haired figure wears an orange robe and a white and red flower garland, one hand raised toward the statue. Beside them a man in white dhoti and shirt wears an orange shawl and holds a silver vessel. Behind, a man in white raises an arm, and several people in white and orange stand in the background. a person: the centre figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a garland, consistent with the page, though the face is not used for identification.2007-01-01Outdoor temple scene at sunset with a large dark stone Nandi bull statue draped in white, yellow and magenta flower garlands in the foreground. A central figure with long, swept-back hair wears an orange saffron wrap and a white-and-orange flower garland, and holds a hand near his face while standing beside the Nandi. Beside him a man in a white kurta and orange shawl holds a tray or basket of offerings. Other people in white shirts and orange shawls stand behind, with palm trees and a banana plant in the background.2007-01-01Outdoor photo at sunrise or sunset in a palm and banana grove. A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal, garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and magenta flower chains. Behind it, a tall decorated kalasha-topped structure rises with red and white bands. A woman with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over a yellow garment and a white flower garland, standing beside the Nandi with her hand near the garlands. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing orange shawls, stand around, one carrying a silver vessel, and one raises an arm toward a banana plant. Festival bunting is strung through the trees. Nothing in the frame reads as a named programme.2007-01-01Outdoor photograph at a temple courtyard with a large black stone Nandi bull statue on the left, draped in marigold and yellow garlands and a pink-and-white flower garland, with palm and banana leaves behind. A central figure with long, swept-back hair wears an orange shawl, a white flower garland and a gold-toned necklace, walking forward with a hand gesture. Beside him a man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a silver vessel, and another man in white shirt and dhoti walks nearby. Behind them several people in white and orange clothing move through the crowd, and a man in white raises one arm near the statue. Festive bunting hangs in the background. Swamiji probable: distinctive long hair, orange shawl and garlands, in a ritual procession context.2007-01-01Outdoor ritual scene in a garden with palm and leafy trees. A black stone Nandi bull statue, garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and red and purple flowers, sits at left on a stone pedestal. At right, a man in an orange robe with a yellow shawl and long swept-back hair, wearing white and red flower garlands, extends his hand toward the Nandi while holding a small ritual vessel. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and orange-bordered shawls stand around, one holding a brass aarti plate with a flame, and a cameraman films. A white canopy tent and bunting appear in the background.2007-01-01Outdoor temple scene beside a large black stone Nandi bull statue draped with white and yellow marigold garlands and red-and-purple flower chains. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe, wearing a white flower garland with red blossoms and a gold necklace, stands at the centre, apparently the figure the page identifies as a person, appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold adornment. Beside him a man in white kurta and orange shawl holds a silver ritual vessel. To the left a man in white raises an arm toward a tall banana plant hung with decorations, with more devotees behind. Palm trees and bunting line the background.2007-01-01Outdoor temple procession in bright daylight with palm and banana trees behind. On the left, a dark black stone Nandi bull statue is garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower strings and sits on a white pedestal. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulders and a long white flower garland with red and gold beads, appearing to walk toward the Nandi. Behind him, men in white dhoti-style clothes and orange shawls carry brass vessels and a lamp, and another man in white raises an arm. Devotees in white stand in the background among decorated pillars and bunting.2007-01-01Outdoor temple scene in warm sunlight with palm and banana leaves behind. A large dark stone Nandi bull statue, garlanded with yellow marigolds, white flowers and a pink-red garland, sits in front of a decorated kalasha-topped shrine. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, pointing. In the centre, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron cloth and a gold-and-white garland smiles and holds a floral offering near the statue. Beside him, a younger man in white with an orange shawl holds a silver vessel and a basket of flowers. Several other devotees in white and saffron stand behind them.2007-01-01Outdoors under bright sunlight, a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland pours liquid from a brass vessel over a large black Nandi bull statue decorated with yellow, orange and magenta flower garlands. Behind, banana leaves, a decorated pillar and a pennant string are visible. Several men and women in white dhotis and orange shawls stand around, one at right holding a basket of offerings and another at left raising an arm, in an abhishekam ritual at a temple.2007-01-01Outdoors in bright daylight under a sun flare, a figure in an orange saffron shawl and white dhoti pours liquid from a glass pot over a dark stone Nandi bull statue decorated with white, yellow and pink flower garlands. The figure has long dark hair and holds the pot high with the right arm. Behind the bull stands a tall pillar-like decorated structure with a pink, gold and yellow garland and a white cloth wrapped above. Banana leaves and palms frame the scene. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands at left with his hand near the garland, and devotees in white and orange stand behind, one woman at right holding a silver plate with a pot. Festival bunting hangs in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to Nandi.2007-01-01Outdoors under palm and banana leaves, a man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron shawl over a gold-and-white garland pours liquid from a brass vessel onto a large black stone Nandi bull statue. The bull is garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and pink-red flowers. Behind it stands a decorated kalasha with a white wrap, and strings of blue and white pennants hang overhead. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand nearby with hands pressed in anjali, and a man in the right foreground holds his palms together. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual at a temple.2007-01-01