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Night procession in a crowded street lit by blue fairy lights and a red-and-white banner. In the centre, a man with swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rust-red shawl over his shoulders and a multicoloured garland of pink, white and purple flowers. Behind him, a line of men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas carry a long silver staff and beat drums. a person: the centred man has swept-back hair, a crown-like shawl and rudraksha-era adornments consistent with the page, but the appearance is not conclusive. Other devotees in orange and white dhotis surround the procession, some with white tilak markings on their foreheads.

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Night outdoor ritual photograph with strings of multicoloured lights overhead. A central man in rust-brown robes with a floral garland of pink and white flowers stands with palms pressed together in prayer, a vermilion mark on his forehead and a rudraksha mala at his neck, a wooden pole rising beside him. Behind him a bare-chested assistant in orange dhoti holds the pole with one raised arm, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and sandalwood tilak. Other devotees in white and orange garments stand nearby, and a brass kalasha with green leaves sits at the left edge. Appearance-based candidate, a person, is the central figure with long dark hair and beard, though the image is not certain enough to confirm identity.2017-03-16 +1 copiesA man at night in a procession stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling with eyes toward the upper right. He wears a white vibhuti band with a red tilak, long dark hair swept back, a bright red sleeveless upper garment, and a thick garland of white flowers with orange, purple and blue accents. Behind him stand other devotees in white and saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas, white vibhuti on their foreheads and arms, and tall gold-and-silver ceremonial staffs with ornate finials.2014-09-30Outdoor evening ritual photograph with smoke in the air. A central man with long swept-back hair, a tilak on his forehead, rudraksha malas and a garland of white flowers with orange and red blooms stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, holding incense sticks. Beside him on the left, a shirtless young attendant in orange cloth holds a tall yellow staff and wears rudraksha beads. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a golden border and a sacred thread holds a folded red cloth. Devotees in saffron and red clothing crowd the background, and a drum is visible at the far right.2017-10-19February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesA bearded man with long swept-back hair, a vermilion bindi and a red-brown saffron shawl stands with palms pressed together in anjali at night. He wears a large garland of pink and white flowers and a gold chain, and he smiles while holding a tall gold staff with his right hand. Around him, several men in saffron and orange cloths, some with white forehead markings and flower garlands, stand near a green leafy offering plate. The scene looks like a ritual gathering, possibly linked to a homa. The man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron shawl, garland and gold necklace.2017-03-16 +1 copiesOctober 19 20172017-10-19A man with long dark hair and a short beard stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, facing forward during a night-time ritual. He wears a rust-red sleeveless garment, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, rudraksha bracelets, and a long garland of white jasmine and orange, red and purple flowers. Incense sticks are held between his hands. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with a yellow cloth and a long pearl necklace stands beside another man with white markings on his forehead, and a long yellow staff is visible at the left edge. Several figures in soft focus stand in the background, and the scene is dimly lit with smoke in the air.2017-10-19Night photograph of a man in profile with his palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a saffron-orange sannyasi-style robe, a thick rudraksha-style brown bead mala over the shoulders, and a long multicoloured garland of red, yellow and green flowers. He has a white vertical tilak on his forehead and dishevelled dark hair. Behind him, a second man in an orange garment with a white garland stands slightly out of focus, and blurred deity murti and lamps glow in the background. Visible people count: two.2016-02-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a rust-red robe with a white-and-red flower garland and a gold-beaded garland, standing with his palms pressed together at his chest and smiling. He has a red vermilion dot on his forehead and short dark hair, with a dim outdoor setting behind him. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes and white headbands stand with folded hands, some wearing rudraksha malas. Golden poles and red and yellow decorations are visible at the edges. The man's identity is not established from appearance.2014-10-29A photograph of a man with his palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, in a warmly lit hall. He wears an orange-red garment with a multicolored garland of red, pink, blue and white flowers draped over his shoulders. Behind him are blurred seated devotees, a flame-like lamp and a decorated kalasha with a garland at the right edge. a person based on a red-orange robe, flower garland and the page's note of his presence; appearance cues are moderate.2016-02-17A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, a white tilak with red bindi, and a rust-red wrap with gold-bordered cloth stands with palms pressed in anjali, gazing upward. He wears a long orange-beaded mala with gold beads. Beside him a shaven-headed man in rust-red and gold-bordered cloth with a gold bead necklace and a pendant stands with hands folded. Behind them devotees in orange and white watch, and a person holds up a camera with a bright flash. a person: the man with swept-back long hair and orange beaded mala matches the candidate cues. Visible people: about six or more in the crowd.2013-04-23September 05 20162016-09-05 +1 copies