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A photograph in a narrow market lane lined with hanging rudraksha malas, bead strands, metal trinkets and small framed items. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange shawl over an orange lower cloth, a gold ceremonial necklace and a yellow forehead mark, smiling as he faces the crowd. Around him, devotees in white and yellow saffron-toned clothing, one man in white with a dark-framed camera, and a man in a plaid shirt stand close. A red stylised sign is painted on the wall behind. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange shawl, gold necklace and ornate dress.

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Street scene in a narrow Indian market lane lined with shops. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap, a gold beaded necklace and a sandalwood-marked forehead walks forward holding a trident-topped staff, smiling. Around him, men in white shirts and white caps walk and gesture, one in a white cap wearing an orange shawl, and children and a young person stand nearby. Shops on the right display colourful bangles, beaded garlands, mirrors and metal items, and a red-and-blue painted sign hangs on the left wall.2006-01-05A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands outdoors in a crowd, holding a silver trident adorned with a white beaded mala. He wears an orange hooded jacket with a matching orange shawl, gold beaded necklaces, and orange-brown dhoti-style trousers. Behind him, orange pennants fly from a pole against a pale sky, with buildings and onlookers in white and orange saris and white kurtas visible. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold ornaments, holding a trident in a procession setting.2006-01-05March 24 20082008-03-24A photograph of people walking through a narrow stone passage at a temple gateway, with grilled metal gates on both sides. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a bright orange robe, orange-beaded mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. Behind and beside him, several saffron-robed men walk, one with a shaved head and white tilak on his forehead. On the right, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, a woman in white with a red shawl and other visitors in light clothing also press their hands together. Other figures are visible further back in the passage.2010-01-08Outdoor procession scene with a large crowd. A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and a long orange robe is garlanded with a thick multicolour flower garland of white, yellow, red and purple blossoms and wears a ceremonial gold bead necklace. Behind him a golden trident rises above the crowd, and a man in an orange shawl walks nearby. In the foreground a person in a yellow shirt holds a golden plate of pink and yellow flower petals. Bystanders in white and orange clothing line the procession, and a bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala and gold beads stands at left. A carried pole with a golden finial is visible at right.2009-12-23A photograph of a crowd in a temple corridor with carved grey stone walls. In the foreground a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, an orange saffron robe and a heavy gold bead necklace stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him a younger man in an orange robe with white tripundra marks bows slightly. Behind them devotees, including women in yellow, red and pink saris and a man in white, fold their hands in namaskar. Swamiji (probable) appears in person: the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace are visible cues.2010-01-08November 11 20082008-11-11August 01 20122012-08-01 +1 copiesA seated man in long dark hair and a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha beads raises his right hand toward a man in a purple checked shirt, who leans forward with hands pressed together. Around them, devotees in white shirts and orange sannyasi-style robes watch closely. A standing man in a red shirt and a small child stand at the left edge. A white fan and books, booklets and a cloth are placed in the foreground.2008-03-23Outdoor procession crowd with a smiling woman in a saffron sari and a floral garland with red and white flowers, hands pressed together in greeting, a red bindi and vibhuti on her forehead. Beside her, a man with a bald head and glasses wears an orange shawl over white clothes and faces her. A bearded man in a saffron robe with a gold chain stands at left. Behind them, men in orange and saffron garments and ornate gold ritual staffs and a yellow and red decorated canopy are visible. Vibhuti marks show on several foreheads.2008-01-01A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with a red curtain behind. A man with long dark wavy hair, a red tilak on his forehead, orange robes and a rudraksha mala hands a small white bag and items to devotees, while a seated figure beside him holds a sheet of paper. Several devotees in white and orange clothes stand or bow with palms pressed together, including a woman in a white top with a folded-hands greeting and a man in white with a folded paper. Trays of rudraksha beads, small packets and printed booklets with blue and orange covers sit on a table at right. A standing man in orange and a man in red shirt stand behind. A trident is visible at the upper right edge.2008-03-23Photograph of a temple walkway with a gopuram tower and metal-roofed shelter in the background, where a crowd of devotees stands. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair and white forehead markings, wearing an orange robe and a long gold bead necklace, smiles and gestures with an open hand. Beside him a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a pink cloth. On the left, a bespectacled man with curly grey hair and a red bindi wears an orange garment and a rudraksha mala. Several devotees in white and orange clothing stand behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the smiling man with long hair, orange robe and gold necklace.2010-01-08