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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap and multiple layered rudraksha and ceremonial bead necklaces with a gold pendant, standing outdoors before a whitewashed building with red lower walls and a garland of yellow flowers and green leaves over the doorway. A younger man in white with an orange shawl and a bead necklace stands behind him, an older man in white kurta and dhoti with a moustache stands at right, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left beside a woman in a blue patterned sari. Plastic blue chair and sandals on the ground. The orange-clad man has long swept-back hair and distinctive rudraksha adornments, a person candidate whose appearance is consistent with the page's named figure, though the page states he is not at this event.

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October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08A photograph of a central figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, smiling and extending one hand outward as he walks through a white-walled room with a yellow-tiled floor. He wears a red bindi and a rudraksha-style mala. Around him, men in white shirts and trousers stand with hands pressed in greeting, one wearing a lanyard, and women in white and orange saris are visible in the background near a yellow doorway decorated with green leaves and flowers. At the right edge, a man in a light shirt presses his palms together. The setting appears to be a home visit with a welcoming gathering.2010-02-17A photograph of five men standing outdoors in front of a pink building decorated with a doorway garland of white jasmine and orange and yellow marigolds. At left, a man in white clothes with a saffron shawl listens. Next, a smiling man with long curly hair wears a bare chest, an orange-red wrap and a rudraksha mala, holding a dark bag. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds the dark bag and faces away. At right, an older man in glasses wears an orange-brown robe, and a bald man in an orange robe and wrap stands near the wall. Another man in white is partly visible behind them. The scene shows casual conversation among sannyasi-style devotees.2007-08-09September 25 20062006-09-25A photograph of several men walking outdoors past white-painted buildings with palm trees and a blue tent at the right. Center, a smiling young man with long swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange sannyasi robe, a thick orange-beaded necklace, and a red tilak, gesturing with one hand. To his left, a man with long hair in orange robe with maroon border walks beside him. At right, an older bearded man with glasses wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a blue beaded necklace and gold watch clasps his hands. Several other men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind them, and devotees are visible in the background. The imagery suggests a procession or ceremonial walk.2009-11-25Outdoor photo at a building entrance with a paved walkway. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wearing a large pink flower garland stands at centre, smiling and shaking hands with a bald man in white shirt and white dhoti who has a lanyard around his neck. To the right, a man in orange robes with a patterned orange shawl holds a white and red flower garland. Behind them, men in white kurtas and dhotis, one with an orange shawl, and a man in a red shirt stand near the doorway and steps, some with lanyards. Pale blue and white walls, barred windows and small plants frame the scene. The orange-robed central figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and a garland, which are cues for a probable appearance match, though the page does not state he is present.2009-02-15A photograph of a seated man in long saffron-orange robes with a red bindi, long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala necklace, seated on a white plastic chair with hands folded in his lap. Before him, an elderly man in white kurta kneels with his head bowed. To the right, an older man in white shirt and dhoti, with a white moustache, stands beside the seated figure. Behind them, three bare-chested men in white dhotis stand in a whitewashed room, one with hands joined in prayer, one with arms folded, and one with a tilak on his forehead. The Swamiji identification is based on appearance cues, including the long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2006-11-10July 28 20082008-07-28A photograph of a seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and orange flower garland, smiling while a man in white shirt and dhoti kneels and touches his feet near a low white wall. Behind, a younger man in an orange shawl holds a rudraksha-style mala and steps forward to assist. Another man in white stands nearby, and several onlookers peer over a wall with green oleander foliage. A purple cloth covers the seat. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland; the page does not state a person was at this event, so identity is uncertain. Six or more people are visible in total, with several partially visible onlookers.2009-02-15Photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe, wearing a long multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace of rudraksha-style beads, raising one hand in greeting as he steps through a white lattice gate. Beside him a man in white dhoti and orange shawl reaches to guide him, and another man in orange robes with long hair stands at right. Green foliage, banana plants and a bright courtyard form the background, with a small dark pedestal and brass lamp at lower right. a person: the figure in the centre wears a saffron robe, a garland of multicolour flowers and ornate gold beads, the appearance cues that qualify the label.2010-01-19A photograph of an outdoor gathering with a man in the foreground wearing an orange saffron shawl, a long rudraksha mala with large beads, and a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead; his long, dark, swept-back hair falls to his shoulders and he holds his palms together in anjali. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and a man in a teal checked shirt stand with hands folded in prayer. Blurred orange and red structures and greenery form the background. The appearance of the foreground man, with long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, is a person candidate.2011-10-07