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A photograph inside a large hall with white ceiling lights, red curtains on the windows and a golden throne-like seat with a small shrine in the background. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala bows forward and offers a small red box holding a ring to a figure in a rust-orange silk dress with gold borders and a long rudraksha mala. The seated-looking figure extends a hand to receive it; he has swept-back dark hair, gold earrings, bangles and a red tilak. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis with shaved heads, white vibhuti marks and rudraksha malas stand, and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard stands behind. Several people in white ritual clothing stand further back near the barriers.

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October 24 20132013-10-24October 25 20132013-10-25A photograph of an indoor hall with white ceiling lights and red curtained windows. In the foreground on the right, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, gold earrings, a long orange-red rudraksha mala and an orange-red shawl with gold border stands with his right arm extended. Beside him, a man in a white shirt bows forward with his hands together, reaching toward the extended arm. On the left, a bespectacled man in white with an orange lanyard holds a string of orange-red rudraksha beads and a small gold-coloured object in his open palms. Behind them, several men in white shirts, orange robes and dhotis stand near metal barrier railings, with more people in white saris and white clothes further back.2013-09-28A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and trousers bowing low with hands cupped in front of his face, receiving or offering something small and red, as a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robe and a heavy gold ornamental necklace raises a hand in blessing. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas and a line of devotees stand along a white hall lined with metal stanchions and red drapes.2013-08-04A photograph inside a large indoor hall with red-curtained windows and ceiling lights. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange sash over bare shoulders, with a long orange-red beaded mala around his neck and a gold-bordered orange wrap, stands at right with a white bandage on his forearm, extending his hand. His hair is swept back in a bun and he wears a red mark on his forehead and gold earrings. A man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard leans in and holds out a hand while a man in a white shirt and glasses applies a red mark to his palm. Several other people stand in the background, some in white and some in striped shirts, and a bright shrine decoration is visible at the far right. Whether the saffron-clad man is the Swamiji is an appearance-based judgment: the orange mala, saffron-gold wrap and swept-back hair are present, so this is a probable candidate.2013-09-28Indoor temple hall with cream walls, red curtains and ceiling spotlights. In the foreground a woman in an orange-brown sari with gold border and rudraksha mala draping her shoulders holds a mala toward a line of devotees in white shirts and trousers, some with hands joined and heads bowed, others holding small brass items. On the left, monastics in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and shaved heads stand watching. Behind them a decorated altar with a deity murti, garlands and colourful painted panels. Several people are visible, and a cameraman stands at the back.2013-11-10A photograph inside a hall with white walls, ceiling lights and red curtains. On the right, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings wears an orange-brown robe with a gold border and a large orange beaded mala, raising his hand in blessing toward a devotee. A man in a white shirt bows with palms joined in the foreground, and a man in a pink shirt stands nearby. Behind them, several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and white tilak stand in a line, and additional people in white and orange clothing are visible further back. Swamiji (probable): the right-hand figure has long swept-back hair, an orange-gold robe and an ornate beaded mala, matching the page's Swamiji reference.2013-09-24November 03 20132013-11-03A photograph in a large hall with red curtains and a white tiled floor. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha beaded necklaces and a saffron-red shawl with gold border raises one hand in blessing and smiles broadly; Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. A devotee in a white shirt and rudraksha mala stands bowing with palms pressed together and receives the blessing, while another man in cream kurta has a hand on his shoulder. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand near a metal barrier, a deity photo appears on a stage backdrop, and a camera is on a tripod at right.2013-09-11October 26 20132013-10-26Indoor event photo in a bright hall with pink-curtained windows and a projection screen behind. A man in an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with a gold-trimmed yellow border and a long gold ceremonial necklace, multiple rudraksha malas, gold bangles and a gold pendant stands at the right, smiling, with long swept-back dark hair and gold earrings. He extends his hand toward a man in a white shirt and a young boy, who hold out cupped hands. On the left a shaved-headed man in orange robes with rudraksha malas wears a white tilak on his forehead. Several people in white and a woman in a pink patterned top and red shawl stand in the background.2013-07-24September 24 20132013-09-24