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Outdoor photo of a devotee in a white dhoti and shirt draping a long garland of white and red flowers over the shoulders of a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair. A second man in white with dark glasses stands beside them, and a woman in a cream sari with a red bindi holds a brass plate with offerings. Onlookers in shirts and saris stand behind, and a green-grey wall with a hanging string of green fruit or pods frames the scene. A large portrait poster and bunting flags hang at the right, and palm and banana leaves surround the courtyard. The garland exchange suggests a welcome or honouring at an outdoor gathering.

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Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony on a dirt ground beside a tree and palms. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands with palms pressed together in greeting, holding a garland of green lime-like fruits. Beside him a woman in a cream sari with a yellow border holds her hands together. A central figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron shawl and a white and red flower garland, with a rudraksha mala visible, and smiles. Other men in white kurtas and devotees in white stand nearby, and a large banner with a portrait and colourful bunting flags hangs behind. A probable Swamiji is present in the centre, identified by long hair, saffron shawl and flower garland, receiving the greeting.2009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11July 11 20092009-07-11Outdoor photo of a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style red and white flower garland, being garlanded by a man in a white shirt who reaches over his shoulder. Nearby, a woman in a dark green sari with orange border stands beside a brass basket of flowers, and a woman in a yellow and orange sari with a white flower braid waits with hands pressed together. Other men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind, with banana plants and a white building in the background.2010-02-18January 21 20102010-01-21Outdoor photo at a village-style compound with palm trees, a thatched shelter and white buildings. A man with long dark hair, a tan turban with gold trim, a white flower garland and gold necklaces wears orange saffron robes and holds a gold staff. He is handing an object to a man in white dhoti and shawl who bows with hands cupped. Women in red, pink and yellow saris and a young girl in a yellow shawl stand nearby, one with a red bindi and bangles. The orange-robed figure is a person candidate by appearance cues (long hair, turban, saffron, garlands and gold ornaments), while the scene shows a devotee receiving an offering.2008-12-27Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony on a paved courtyard scattered with pink flower petals. A man in saffron-orange robes stands centre-frame, smiling, wearing a long pink garland with white flower strands, while a woman in a cream sari with gold necklace arranges or offers it. To the right, a woman in an orange sari holds a silver tray with a kalasha-style brass pot, flowers and mango leaves. Men in white shirts and white trousers, some with lanyards, stand around. A corrugated roof, red fabric canopy and trees form the background.2009-09-15December 29 20092009-12-29October 23 20062006-10-23Outdoor photo of a procession at an event site with a decorated white-and-red canopy and bunting overhead. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a red dhoti, a red shawl and a large garland of white flowers with green leaves, is walked forward by devotees. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and women in white saris with orange-red shawls press close, several with hands folded in anjali. A bald man in orange robes stands behind the central figure, and a man in orange robes at left guides the group. Dirt ground, banana leaves and a small sign at left complete the scene.2010-12-29August 11 20092009-08-11