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Outdoor photo of a grassy, tree-lined field during a site inspection. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala walks forward holding a long white rod or staff. Behind him, a line of about seven men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walks single file along the path. The foreground figure shows the saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha cues in the protocol sense, so he is labelled a probable Swamiji in person.

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A photograph of a group walking in single file along a grassy path through a green, tree-lined field under a pale sky. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a flowing orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala walks with a long wooden staff in hand. Behind him, a line of men in white dhotis and shirts, several with orange shawls and some carrying items, follows along the path. The setting appears to be a rural open field with shrubs and trees. Appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala) match the page's Swamiji reference; the wearer is labelled Swamiji (probable) as an in-person candidate.2008-04-01A photograph of a group walking single file along a narrow dirt path through dry scrub and green bushes, with a rocky hill in the background. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck, walks in front and carries a wooden walking stick. Behind him, a man in an orange robe also walks with a stick, followed by several people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with orange shawls. The group appears to be on a pilgrimage walk. a person is the man in the front wearing the orange robe with long hair and rudraksha mala, walking at the head of the procession.2008-01-03August 05 20092009-08-05A photograph of a group walking single file along a dusty red dirt path through dry grassland and scrubby trees, with forested hills behind. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl walks with a wooden staff and a rudraksha mala around her neck. Behind her a line of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, some wearing orange shawls, follow along the trail, with a few women in white saris and orange shawls among them. The scene suggests a girivalam, a circumambulation of a sacred hill, as a procession moves on foot.2008-01-03August 09 20072007-08-09A group of about six men walk single file along a pale gravel path flanked by green grass, banana plants and young trees, with low buildings and a palm-lined horizon behind them. The man at the front wears a long orange-saffron robe with an orange shawl and sandals; behind him a man in white with an orange shawl walks beside a shaved-headed man in white and orange, and others in orange and white robes follow. The scene reads as a procession of sannyasi and devotees on a rural road.2007-12-07A group of devotees walks across dry, open ground under trees in a procession. At the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange garment draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala around his neck, appearing to be a probable Swamiji (probable) figure leading the group. Around him, bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders walk alongside, and women in sarees of teal, red, green and cream follow, one girl in a green top and black leggings walking beside them.2012-04-02November 25 20092009-11-25A group of about two dozen men walks barefoot along a dusty dirt path through scrubby green grass and bushes under a pale sky, on a pilgrimage circuit. Most wear white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. In the foreground, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala walks holding a wooden staff. Beside him, a man in an orange robe carries a small orange-and-white bag. Other walkers in white and orange follow in a loose line across the frame.2008-01-03Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt path through scrubby green vegetation and rocks. In front, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange shawl walks ahead, wearing sandals. Beside him, a bald man in a white shirt walks barefoot. Behind them, a line of saffron-robed sannyasis carries long wooden staves with orange pennants, and a man in white kurta and dhoti walks among them. Approximately eight to ten people are visible.2006-09-16August 05 20092009-08-05January 01 20122012-01-01