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A photograph of an outdoor ashram setting with an orange-painted wall and a printed banner behind. In the foreground, a long-haired man in an orange sannyasi cloth with a gold necklace of beads is tying or adjusting a gold beaded garland and armlet on a shaven-headed young man in orange robes, who smiles while a red-marked forehead is visible. Around them, people in white dhotis with pink borders, and a man in a maroon top, watch with hands folded in greeting. The long-haired figure has distinctive long dark hair, orange robes, gold necklaces and a shoulder-draped orange cloth, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (probable). Several onlookers stand nearby in saffron, white and maroon clothing.

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A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-and-gold saffron wrap with a gold bead necklace and rudraksha-style gold ornaments fastening a gold chain or garland around the neck of a smiling shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold armlet. The long-haired figure has distinctive long dark hair and gold necklaces, consistent with Swamiji (probable), tying the gold chain as an honour. Behind them, several people in white dhotis with maroon borders and orange saris and salwar stand watching and smiling outdoors near an orange wall, a potted plant and a sign reading MEET the M in English. The figure on the right appears to be the central subject of the honour, while the recipient in orange receives it.2011-10-26A photograph of two saffron-clad men in an outdoor setting. On the right, a long-haired man in orange robes with a red-and-gold border, wearing a heavy rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold ornaments and a red tilak on his forehead, reaches to tie a gold armlet on the upper arm of a shaved-headed man on the left, who wears an orange cloth, a beaded necklace and a gold armband and smiles. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and a man in a maroon shawl stand with hands folded, and a woman in a grey tunic with teal trousers and an orange shawl watches. An orange wall and a poster reading MEET the Master sit behind them. The ritual gesture appears to be a bestowal of an armlet during a gathering.2011-10-26A photograph of an outdoor ceremony in front of an orange-washed building with a poster on the wall. A shaven-headed man in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and gold bracelet smiles while another man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a gold-bead necklace, ties or adjusts a gold bracelet on his arm. Behind them stand several men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls, a man in an orange kurta with glasses, and women in sarees, all watching. A woman in a pink saree stands at the left edge, and one more person is partially visible on the right. A poster beside them shows photographs and Kannada text.2011-10-26Photograph of two saffron-robed men in an open courtyard with orange walls. The man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a shawl of orange and gold with red border, and a heavy gold bead necklace; he gestures with one hand toward the shaven-headed man on the left, who wears orange robes, a gold necklace, a gold armlet and bangles and looks down. Several men in white dhotis with maroon borders stand behind, one with folded hands. The shawl-and-cues appearance of the right-hand man is consistent with the page's a person reference, so he is labelled a probable Swamiji candidate in person; the other figures are devotees.2011-10-26Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered around a procession. Centre right, a long-haired man in saffron robes and a long gold bead necklace with gold pendant smiles while a bearded man in saffron stands bent forward, extending his hands with white ash for blessing. Behind them a bald man in saffron with gold beads holds a tall ceremonial pole topped by a decorated umbrella with colourful tassels. Around them devotees in white and orange cloth, some with rudraksha malas, and onlookers in white shirts and sunglasses fill the frame, with a patterned shade canopy overhead.2008-12-23February 22 20112011-02-22 +1 copiesOutdoor festival scene with a smiling man on the left wearing a gold headband, long dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland, a gold chain and orange robes, with a red tilak on his forehead and a gold armlet. Beside him stands a bald man in rimless glasses, wearing an orange kurta and an orange shawl over one shoulder. Behind them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand near a white wall, with a framed picture and a decorated orange-and-blue cloth pillar at the top right. Four or more people are visible.2007-12-27A photograph of a smiling shaved-headed young man in saffron-orange cloth, bare-chested, wearing a dark rudraksha mala and a silver pendant necklace, having white vibhuti marks applied to his forehead and temples. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland and a saffron wrap, presses a hand to the young man's brow, performing the marking. In the background, other people in orange garments stand near a gold-toned fixture. Two people are in the left distance. Visible people total about 5.2017-02-27A photograph of a satsang setting where a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a long gold bead necklace, smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in white. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes leans in and holds the sash, while other men in white and orange stand in the background beneath orange and maroon fabric drapes. The scene suggests a blessing being given at a devotional gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated blessing figure's long hair, saffron shawl and gold bead mala match the page's identification.2011-02-27 +1 copiesA smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl and a heavy ceremonial necklace of gold beads with rudraksha-style pendants. He turns to one side as another person reaches forward and touches his shoulder. Beside him, a bald man in saffron robes also smiles. Behind them, blurred devotees in white and orange stand near a stage draped with orange and maroon fabric. Probable Swamiji is identifiable from long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and the ornate gold bead necklace. The scene shows a ceremonial gathering with a group of devotees and sannyasis.2011-02-27 +1 copiesDecember 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor photo under a canopy with palm trees and tall orange and white festival streamers. A man with long swept-back black hair wears an orange saffron robe and a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace, extending his right hand forward as he speaks. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace are the qualifying cues. Around him, men in white dhotis with sacred thread and tilak marks stand close, one holding a small white cup. A shaved-headed man in front of them bends forward holding offerings, and a stone statue appears at the left edge.2010-11-06