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A dim temple interior with iron grilles and stone pillars. In the foreground a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a white forehead band, gold earrings and armbands, wears a saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace while his palms are pressed together in greeting. Beside him an elderly bald priest in saffron and gold-bordered cloth with a white forehead band and white ash marks on his arms holds his hands folded. To the left a man in orange holds a tray of marigold garlands, and a man in orange with rudraksha beads stands nearby. Behind them, a photographer raises a camera and several people in white and orange stand among hanging lamps. Swamiji is a probable match for the smiling man in the foreground, based on his long hair, saffron robe, jewelled ornaments and rudraksha-style beads.

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A photo inside a dim temple hall with stone pillars and a metal grille. In the foreground a smiling person with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak and a red-orange sleeveless robe with gold-edged waistband stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and armlets. Behind him, several men in saffron and orange robes stand; one older man with a white headband and white ash markings holds a mala and a garland-laden tray, and another holds a bundle of flowers. Other devotees in white dhotis stand in the background, and a bright lamp glows at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple visit with devotees gathered.2012-07-24A photograph taken inside a dimly lit temple hall at night. 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In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold and beaded necklaces, wearing an orange-saffron garment, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar and a broad smile. Behind him, several men in orange and saffron robes stand; one holds a tray of flowers and offerings, and another wears a white head cloth and a rudraksha mala. A man in white clothes stands at right, photographing with a camera. A green garland hangs at the left edge. The scene suggests a temple visit with devotees gathered in worship.2012-07-24A photo inside a dim temple interior at night. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and white-and-red sacred markings on his forehead stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling. He wears an orange saffron garment, a long strand of yellow beaded malas and a large ornate gold pendant necklace. Around him, several men in orange and white robes, some with white forehead markings, stand close, one holding an orange cloth and others with hands folded. At lower right, the edge of a flower offering and a dark metal temple doorway are visible. The person in the centre is an appearance-based a person, identified by long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklace, shown in a devotional visit to a temple.2008-08-02May 31 20122012-05-31 +1 copiesMay 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copiesA nighttime procession inside a temple corridor with carved stone walls. At centre, a man with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and a long rudraksha mala wears a saffron-orange robe with gold trim and walks with his hands clasped. Flanking him, two young men in saffron-orange robes with maroon shawls walk in step; the one on the left covers his mouth with his hand, and the one on the right has a red tilak. 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At centre, a smiling man with long swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe, multiple long beaded malas, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a white forehead band and a red bindi; his right arm is extended. To his left, a man with a shaved head wears an orange garment, gold necklace and a surgical mask. At right, an elderly man with a white headband and a red-bordered crown-like headpiece wears orange cloth with gold border, bare shoulders and layered beads. Behind them, several people in white and grey clothing stand, one holding a book.2012-05-22 +1 copiesJuly 24 20122012-07-24July 24 20122012-07-24A crowded temple interior with bright light from an opening behind. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap, rudraksha mala beads and gold bangles, his palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, orange-robed sannyasis and devotees, some with folded hands, press close. At right, a sannyasi with matted locks and white forehead markings bows his head with palms together. Iron grilles, a hanging garland and a small orange cloth line the walls. A man in a red turban and uniform stands at the back, and a man in white with glasses in the foreground holds his hands in namaskar.2012-01-07