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A single man stands barefoot on a paved platform in front of a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, performing a standing namaskar with palms pressed together at chest height. He wears a purple silk dhoti-style garment with a red and gold brocade border, draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala across his neck with a gold pendant, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms and wrists. A red mark is visible on his forehead. A strand of white and red flower garland hangs at left, and a faint kolam design lies on the ground at lower left.

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December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a single man standing barefoot on a paved circular platform beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. He wears an orange and magenta silk garment with purple woven borders, draped over one shoulder and wrapped around the body, and a long rudraksha mala hangs to his waist. His hair is swept back in a bun, he has a white vibhuti mark with a red kumkum dot on his forehead, and his palms are pressed together at his chest with eyes closed in prayer. Dry leaves cover the ground and a low stone wall lies behind him. Appearance cues are consistent with the page's a person label, including the rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, but the face is not clearly enough visible to confirm.2011-10-04December 14 20112011-12-14December 03 20112011-12-03October 17 20112011-10-17December 14 20112011-12-14A standing man in a dark red draped garment with gold-edged borders, barefoot on a grey stone platform, hands pressed together in anjali mudra in front of his chest. He wears a long rudraksha mala around his neck and a small red tilak on his forehead, looking up and to the side. Behind him are large banyan tree trunks with dangling aerial roots, a low curved stone wall, and red dirt ground. The swept-back dark hair and visible rudraksha are the only presentation cues; the robe is a simple wrap rather than ornate saffron. Identity is not established from appearance.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA standing man with long swept-back black hair and a red bindi stands barefoot on a stone slab with eyes closed and palms pressed together in anjali mudra before a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears an orange dhoti-style garment with a blue and gold-bordered sash and dhoti pleats, layered beaded necklaces, and gold armlets and bangles. Ornate dark-blue and gold-bordered cloth drapes the waist. A short stone wall stands behind him, and the setting appears to be an outdoor ashram or temple grounds.2011-10-17A barefoot man with long dark hair stands with eyes closed and palms pressed together at chest level in a prayer gesture, in front of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a maroon draped garment with a wide orange-gold border, layered beaded orange necklaces, gold armlets and gold bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang on the tree trunk, and a colourful rangoli kolam sits at the lower left on the ground beside stone steps. The posture suggests prayer or meditation. a person appearance cues are present but the identity cannot be confirmed from the image alone, so the candidate is marked unsure.2011-12-18October 30 20112011-10-30A standing man in a maroon dhoti and draped wrap with gold border stands barefoot on a paved outdoor area beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a long multi-strand rudraksha mala across his chest and matching beaded rudraksha armlets and wrist bands. His hands are pressed together in anjali mudra at his chest, and he gazes upward with a calm expression, a red bindi on his forehead. A magenta and yellow garland hangs on a rope at left, with coloured rangoli at the lower left corner. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and armlets, and saffron-maroon ceremonial clothing, shown in person.2011-12-15A photograph of a standing man in a blue silk dhoti-style garment with an orange and purple border, bare-chested with a shawl draped over one shoulder, wearing rudraksha mala necklaces and bead armlets. His long hair is swept back, he has a tilak on his forehead, and his palms are pressed together in front of his chest as he gazes upward. Behind him is a large banyan tree with aerial roots, decorated with a red, yellow and white garland, and a colourful rangoli design lies on the ground at lower left. a person candidate appearance cues are present but not conclusive, so the identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a devotee in prayer posture.2011-12-17