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A smiling young man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban stands outdoors wearing a thick garland of white, yellow, pink and red flowers and a rudraksha mala at his chest. Priests in white dhotis and bare-chested with red-and-gold shawls stand at left, one offering a silver plate of flowers and ritual items. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing reading glasses and a red tilak, gather near a white car and a wooden fence, with leafy plants overhead. a person is shown welcomed with a puja at a street entrance, a candidate by his saffron robe, orange turban and rudraksha cues, while the others are devotees and attendees.

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December 27 20082008-12-27A photograph of a darshan session in a hall with white-clad devotees standing around. In the foreground a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, with white flower garlands on the head and shoulders, bare-chested in the lower frame, gestures with raised right hand toward a standing devotee in white shirt and trousers with a rudraksha mala and a name badge. A kneeling man in white with a rudraksha mala bends forward touching the floor near the seated figure's feet. Behind them a man in white plays a tambourine, and flower petals are scattered on the floor.2003-03-16Outdoor photograph on a street near a roadside wall covered with posters. A white-haired elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti lifts a garland of white and red flowers onto the head of a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a bright orange head cloth and a long rudraksha mala. Several men in white shirts, glasses and trousers stand around, one with hands folded in greeting. Trees and a metal gate are behind them.2004-04-30July 27 20062006-07-27Outdoor photograph of a crowd of men gathered closely around a central figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red-and-gold chest ornament and a large white flower garland draped over the shoulders. The central figure has long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on the forehead, and smiles while devotees press in around him. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a yellow-and-white checked shirt, and a man in an orange cloth on the left reach toward him with hands extended. Behind them are palm trees, leafy trees, a dark vehicle and a flowering tree branch overhead under an overcast sky. A purple logo appears in the top-left corner. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and a garland, being greeted by devotees.2009-08-17A photograph of a group walking outside a gated compound with a golden iron gate and brick wall. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a red undergarment and a long garland of white flowers and red blossoms. Beside them, a man in orange with long hair holds a dark cloth. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk and gesture, and a bare-chested older man in a white dhoti with a gold-coloured waist cloth turns toward the group at right. A red barrier and small sign sit at the right edge.2009-08-08Outdoor street scene in front of a house with a patterned metal gate. A central figure in a rust-red turban, red-orange shawl and a garland of white and pink flowers with green leaves smiles broadly while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, wearing a red-orange garland, reaches to touch his shoulder in greeting. Around them, men in white and saffron-orange clothing, one wearing a rudraksha mala and bare-chested, stand with a woman in a white sari and eyeglasses. A man in a white shirt on the right holds a striped ceremonial fan. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the rust-red turban and garland, identified by the turban, garland and shawl cues while being greeted by devotees.2013-06-23 +1 copiesOutdoor street photograph of a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis pressing around a central figure in an orange-saffron robe and turban with a long white flower garland and rudraksha mala. The central figure has long dark hair, hands pressed together in greeting, and smiles while devotees bow, touch and reach toward him. Parked cars, trees, a palm tree and buildings line the roadside behind the crowd. A man in a red shirt stands at right and a man in a checked shirt bends low at centre.2007-08-17Outdoor courtyard with palm trees and white plastic chairs. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a white and red flower garland stands smiling with palms together, a rudraksha-style mala visible. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms pressed in namaste, some wearing beaded malas and lanyards. A man in a white shirt bows low at the lower centre, and a woman in a cream sari with a gold border stands at the right with hands folded.2005-12-11A photograph of an outdoor welcome outside a building with trees and a balcony behind. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, stands with his head bowed while an older man in a white shirt and glasses places a garland of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves around his neck. Several onlookers in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby, some with hands folded in greeting, and a parked car is visible behind them.2004-01-04A photograph of an outdoor devotional scene on a large rock beneath a tent canopy. A man in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a garland of yellow and red flowers, sits on a flower-covered seat and smiles. A man in white kneels and bows his head to touch the seated figure's feet, hands pressed together. Around them, men and women in white and cream clothes stand with folded hands, one man wearing a rudraksha mala.2007-01-12December 30 20072007-12-30