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Outdoor photo at a temple-like site beside a corrugated metal shed and green trees. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, gold necklace and gold earrings, a vermilion bindi on the forehead, and a flower garland, smiles while touching their own hair. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes flank them: one at left holds an orange cloth, one at right holds a garland of white and red flowers. A bare-chested man in a turquoise dhoti with a white forehead mark holds a small packet while standing before a metal table with a clay dish and offerings. A man in white shirt stands at right beside a teal pillar, and another in white shirt at far left wears a rudraksha mala.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A smiling man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl and a long white and red flower garland stands at the centre, raising one hand in greeting. He wears a yellow tilak on his forehead, a red dot at its centre, gold earrings and several rudraksha malas. Behind him, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands with one arm raised. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala bends forward, and in the lower left a bare-shouldered man in orange kneels and bows. A man in white on the far left and a man in orange holding a yellow cloth and a brass vessel stand in the background against a red-ochre temple wall.2012-08-20 +2 copiesPhotograph 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 temple darshan setting under a corrugated metal roof with exposed rafters. In the centre, a man with long swept-back black hair, a rudraksha mala, and an orange saffron garment smiles while accepting slips of paper from devotees. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange robes holds a silver tray containing a folded orange cloth and a gold kalasha-shaped object. On the left, an older man in a checked shirt and a figure in white stand near the offerings. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-11-02A photograph of a shaded outdoor satsang area under a corrugated tin roof. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange saffron shawl and several rudraksha malas smiles while placing his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a light blue shirt who holds a large bundle of rudraksha beads. The central man matches the a person appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, and is shown blessing the devotee. Behind them, a priest in white dhoti and gold chain stands near an ornate deity murti decorated with red and gold, and a shaven-headed monk in orange robes stands at the right edge. A young man in a checked shirt with a lanyard stands at the far left with hands folded.2010-10-06A photograph taken under a corrugated metal canopy at an outdoor temple-style gathering. A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and extends his right hand toward a man in a light blue shirt who holds a bundle of rudraksha beads. To the right, a bald man in a saffron robe holds a staff and a folded paper, and a man in white dhoti stands nearby. Behind them, a decorated deity murti with red and gold adornments sits in an illuminated shrine, with several devotees, including a woman with glasses, standing along the railing. The orange-clad central figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues consistent with the page's Swamiji event, so the appearance-based label is probable.2010-10-06A photograph of an outdoor gathering on a stone-paved area with a white building behind. In the centre, a smiling man with long, dark, swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl over a sleeveless body. Beside him to the right, a younger man in a white kurta wears layered rudraksha malas and a small pendant, and holds a tall pole upright. Around them stand many devotees: a bearded man in a checked shirt with rudraksha mala, men in white and orange clothing, and an elderly white-bearded man at right. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and tilak on the central figure, with the page noting his presence at this event.2006-05-22A photograph of a temple-like pavilion with orange draping and a golden arch behind. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe and a rudraksha mala, raising one palm toward a man in a white shirt who stands at left with hands cupped. Beside the centre figure, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl wears a gold necklace and a red tilak, holding a gold tray. At right, a bald man in orange robes holds an orange cloth and a brass vessel. Several onlookers in white and red shirts stand along a metal railing, and a banner with a blue bird logo hangs at upper left. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in orange with rudraksha mala and long hair.2010-09-03Photo of a procession at a temple entrance under a metal-framed roof. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, with rudraksha mala necklaces, a white crystal-like pendant and a wide wooden-bead belt, and a beaded bracelet on his upper arm. Beside him, a bald, bare-chested elder with white forehead markings wears rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a yellow-bordered orange dhoti, while a man behind him holds up an orange umbrella. Other attendants in orange and white clothing, including a man carrying a tray with flowers and offerings, follow closely. Several saffron umbrellas shade the group.2012-07-24A smiling man with long dark hair and white tripundra marks on his forehead, a red bindi, wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and a long necklace of gold bead-and-bell ornaments alternating with multicoloured beads. Beside him, a bearded man in saffron robes, wearing glasses and a rudraksha mala, stands near a small red-petalled offering basket at the left edge. Other men in white shirts and dhotis, and a bare-chested man, stand behind them in an outdoor festival setting with striped canopy tents and a blue pole. The men in the foreground are close to the camera; several other people stand in the background.2009-11-25November 11 20062006-11-11 +1 copiesOctober 06 20102010-10-06