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A photograph on a riverside ghat in misty weather. In the left foreground a man with long dark hair wears an orange turban and orange shawl over orange robes, with a red tilak on his forehead and a gold necklace visible; he looks off to the side and smiles. Behind him, several women in saris stand in the shallow water and along the wet stone steps, washing. A long steel truss bridge with stone piers crosses the river in the background, with boats on the water.

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A photograph of a figure in profile on a riverside ghat in misty morning light. The figure wears a large orange-saffron turban and orange cloth wrapped over the shoulder, with long dark hair falling behind. Behind, a steel arch bridge with concrete piers spans a grey river with small boats. Several people stand along the wet stone steps: a woman in a blue sari, a woman in a yellow-and-blue sari, a child in a red top and pink pants, and a man in a striped shirt. Pots and bundles lie on the steps.A photograph on a riverbank with a steel truss bridge and concrete piers behind it over misty water. In the left foreground a man in an orange turban and orange garment with a gold ceremonial necklace smiles toward the side, with a red mark on his forehead; the appearance cues of a long dark hair, orange turban and gold necklace are consistent with a person, though this is uncertain. To the right stands a woman with grey hair in a mustard-yellow shawl with green edging and a black handbag, and behind her a woman in a pink sari stands at the water's edge. A man in a beige jacket and dark knit cap stands at the right edge.A photograph taken at a riverside stone ghat in hazy early light. In the right foreground, a man in a bright orange turban and orange clothing, with long dark curly hair, looks out toward the water with a slight smile; he appears to be a person by his orange turban and long hair, though the image is partly cropped. Behind him on the reddish wet steps, several people stand or bathe in the river: some bare-chested men in white dhotis, women in colourful saris, and a man in a brown shawl at the water's edge. Scattered clothing bundles, small flowers and debris lie on the steps. A distant shoreline with buildings and a small boat fades into the fog over the river.Outdoors on a misty riverbank, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste greeting. He has a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair falling over his shoulders, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with bead-like ornaments. Behind him, several bare-chested men and a man in a white shirt and tan vest wade or stand at the water's edge, some in white and grey shorts. A boy in dark shorts stands at right beside a stone embankment, and trees and a distant pier fade into the fog.A smiling young man in a saffron-orange robe sits on red brick ghat steps beside a river, glancing to one side. He wears a leopard-print turban with a fringed shawl over his shoulder and a red bindi on his forehead, and a red-and-yellow checked cloth lies beneath him. Behind him, a steel truss bridge spans the water, and a few people stand on the steps and at the water's edge, one in white dhoti wading in the river. Overcast sky and a leafy tree complete the scene.2008-06-09A photograph at a riverbank with hazy water and a stone embankment. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a gold-coloured ornate necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered and smiling; he has long dark hair and holds a small plastic bag of flowers or offerings. Behind him, several bare-chested men and one man in a white shirt and tan vest stand waist-deep in the river, some wearing lungis or shorts, with a distant wooden pier across the water. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the orange turban, long hair, orange robe and gold necklace, shown in a devotional riverside setting.A photograph on a brick riverside ghat beside a wide river. In the left foreground a man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and a leopard-print turban and shawl stands in profile, looking toward the water; he is the probable Swamiji by appearance cues of saffron clothing, long dark hair and a distinctive patterned turban. Behind him two young women in cream and mustard salwar kameez stand on the steps facing the river. A steel truss bridge spans the water under an overcast sky, with scattered flower petals on the steps, a palm tree and green foliage along the bank, and a partially visible person in white at the left edge.2008-06-09June 2004 Himalayas Yatra - Haridwar Hari Ki PauriPhotograph of a man in profile on a waterfront, wearing a bright orange turban and an orange wrap draped over his shoulders, with a red tilak mark on his forehead. He looks toward the right, smiling. Behind him, a man in a white shirt is partly visible on the left. In the background are harbour cranes, a cargo ship and calm water under a pale sky. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated at the water's edge with an orange turban and orange wrap, a distinctive combination of cues.A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing a heavy gold-coloured bead necklace with a gold pendant. He has a red tilak on his forehead and long hair falling over his shoulders, and sits in front of a metal railing with a gold-finished ornamental finial. Behind him another person in dark clothing is partly visible. In the foreground are gold-coloured ornamental figures with conical crowns, and in the background a pale sky and a steel truss bridge. The scene appears to be an outdoor procession setting.2006 - Glimpses From Varanasi YatraClose photograph of a man in orange saffron clothing and an orange turban, with a red vermilion mark on his forehead and a long gold ornamental necklace with beaded gold pendants hanging on his chest. His long dark hair falls behind his shoulders, and he looks downward with a faint smile. Behind him at left, another man with a red forehead mark is partly visible, and a blurred bridge spans pale water under a bright sky. Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept hair, saffron attire, ornate gold necklace and turban cues, shown as a person in the scene.