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A procession inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a long orange robe wears a gold-beaded garland and gold armlets, walking forward with a smile. Two cues of appearance are distinctive here (long swept-back hair and saffron robe with ornate gold necklace), so he is a probable Swamiji candidate. To his left, an older man in a red flower garland, rudraksha beads and an orange robe holds a golden trident (trishul). Other saffron-robed men and a man in white dhoti and shawl stand around. Behind them hang painted decorative banners and colourful striped poles with floral motifs. Photo credit overlay in the corner.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A procession inside a decorated hall with bunting and hanging paper ornaments. A man in the centre wears saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala, a gold chain and a red tilak, with long swept-back hair and a warm smile, walking forward. Behind him another saffron-robed man holds a silver bowl of white flowers and greenery, and a third man on the left carries a gold-capped staff. Above them a multicoloured canopy topped with a gold trident is held aloft on poles. Women in white saris with red shawls and onlookers stand along the flower-lined walkway. +1 copiesPhotograph of a group of saffron-robed men walking through a temple corridor at night, with a red and white lattice railing on the left and a silver trident leaning against the wall. A man in the centre wears a rust-red dhoti, a large brown rudraksha mala and a white and magenta flower garland, smiling and gesturing toward the railing. Beside him, a bearded man in an orange-yellow shawl and white and magenta garland walks forward. Behind them, several sanyasis in orange and rust clothing, some with shaved heads and tripundra markings, follow. One holds a striped tiger-print cloth. Marble floor and pillars frame the scene. a person appearance cues are not clearly established for a single individual, so identity remains uncertain.2014-03-16A photograph of a covered walkway with a red carpet running down its centre, lined by metal railings. A man in a long saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck walks toward the camera, smiling. Behind him, a group of followers in saffron, orange and white ritual clothes walk in procession; some wear white dhoti and sacred thread, one in dark red garments. Tall decorated pillars with colourful patterns line the hall, and an illuminated shrine area glows at the far end.2012-04-24A procession inside a decorated hall with a bamboo-and-palm canopy and red banners overhead. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange sari-style garment with gold borders, a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace with pendant, and he raises both hands in greeting. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis with gold beaded malas walk alongside, one holding a gold staff and another a silver trident. White-clad attendants in dhotis with orange shawls carry the gold staff. The floor is covered with woven mats. Probable Swamiji is present in the centre of the procession based on the long hair, orange ornate clothing, garland and gold necklace, though the visibility of his face is limited.2008-01-01December 27 20072007-12-27A procession moves down a red carpet inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and decorative cylindrical pillars painted with floral and geometric patterns. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears a red and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and an orange dhoti, walking barefoot. Around him, saffron-robed attendants carry silver tridents and staffs, and one wears a gold-trimmed orange garment. A drummer in a white dhoti stands at left beside a drum, and onlookers in the background watch the procession.2013-03-02Photograph of a ritual procession at an outdoor temple shrine with an orange-tiled canopy and orange curtains. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, walks forward with one hand extended. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand along a metal railing with palms pressed together in greeting. One man in white holds a silver tray with small lamps or offerings. Behind them is a shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands and a golden arch, plus a few other attendees. a person: the saffron-clad man with long hair and rudraksha mala matches the page's identification, though the face is not used for identification.2010-11-01May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph at a crowded religious fair with red carpet and colourful pennants overhead. A bearded elder in a long-sleeved orange robe and flowing white hair stands at a metal barrier on the right, one hand on the rail. Beside him, a man in an orange saffron robe with a brown wrap gestures while speaking to a man in an orange robe and orange turban on the left. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded mala necklaces stand at left. Display panels with photographs and red banners line the background.2016-05-04Photograph of a procession inside a hall with metal railings. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, white tripundra marks on his forehead and a red dot, wears a red shawl draped over his shoulder and a heavy gold bead necklace; he is the most prominent figure and appears to be a probable Swamiji by his long hair, gold necklace and red attire. Behind him, a monk in saffron robes with a gold necklace and a second saffron-clad man with marked forehead and arms stand beside him. Further back, men in white dhotis and a figure holding a tall umbrella-style ceremonial staff with red and gold pennants are visible. On the right wall, a pillar with a decorative red and yellow design and a framed group photo and a bird logo are visible, with a yellow ceremonial banner nearby.2010-12-22A photograph of a procession inside an ashram hall with orange-painted walls and colourful woven hangings. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark wears an orange saffron wrap, a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands, and walks forward holding his hands at his waist. Behind him, several men in matching orange robes carry tall silver-topped staffs, and a figure in the right foreground holds a silver vessel with a red flower garland. A woman in black with her palms pressed together stands at the left beside a metal railing. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, shown with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and orange saffron clothing, leading the procession.2011-12-11 +1 copies