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Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered under a palm-thatched canopy with bamboo posts and pink, blue and green bunting. A central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland and a red-and-white garland, with a gold pendant, and raises one hand in blessing as flower petals scatter at his feet. Devotees in saris and salwar kameez, including women in bangles, kneel around him with metal plates of flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with gold border at left holds a decorated tray, while men in white shirts and trousers stand behind. Thatched roofs and trees are visible beyond the canopy. a person identified by the saffron robe, long swept hair, flower garlands and gold pendant; a pada puja-style reception by devotees.

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Outdoor photo under a canopy of leafy branches at a Tamil Nadu event. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a large white and red flower garland and a gold pendant stands with raised right hand, smiling, on a red-patterned mat. He appears to be a probable Swamiji; the cues are long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a flower garland with gold ornament. Women in white and cream saris and a woman in a light green sari hold brass plates of flower petals and offer them as he is greeted. Men in white shirts stand behind, and a crowd with purple and green bunting surrounds them.2009-08-11A photograph of an outdoor gathering under a thatched palm-leaf canopy strung with small triangular pennants in orange, green and purple. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland and a red-and-white flower garland with a gold pendant, and smiles while extending a hand toward a woman. The woman on the left wears a white sari with gold border, a red bindi and a gold bangle, holding a woven basket and a leaf-topped brass tray of offerings. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis and many women and girls in saris and traditional dress crowd close, some holding plates of flowers and offerings on the ground. Green leaves frame the left edge.2009-08-11A photograph of a home visit or pada pooja under a leafy pandal decorated with purple, orange, pink and multicoloured pennants and fronds. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark hair, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace stands on a red carpet scattered with petals, appearing to be the honoured guest; the appearance matches the Swamiji cues of saffron robe, long hair, garland and ornate beads, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari with gold border and a long braid, with a white flower in her hair, stand to the left, gesturing toward the central figure. On the right, women in saris and bangles hold brass plates of flower petals and offerings. Several onlookers crowd the background under the canopy.2009-08-11January 21 20102010-01-21December 27 20082008-12-27April 19 20082008-04-19Outdoor procession under palm trees with a decorated ceremonial umbrella and a golden trident finial above. A central man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange saffron robe with gold border, a white and red flower garland and a gold chain, walking in front of a crowd. Surrounding people wear white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, and a woman at right in white sari with orange shawl holds a brass ritual vessel. Bunting flags hang overhead. a person (long swept hair, saffron robe, garland, ceremonial gold necklace) in a procession setting.2007-01-01 +1 copiesAugust 11 20092009-08-11A photograph of an outdoor gathering on dusty ground with a crowd of women and men behind a central figure. The central figure has long dark swept-back hair, wears saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body, a multicoloured flower garland, and holds a wooden walking staff while raising a hand in greeting. Two women in white and cream saris with gold bangles press palms together in namaste, and a bearded man in white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala stands at right with his hand raised. Behind them, many people in white, green and orange clothing gather near a metal scaffold and palm trees. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) in orange robes with long hair and garland, shown in person being greeted by devotees.2006-12-25January 21 20102010-01-21A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe wearing a long white flower garland with multicoloured ribbon-like strands, standing in a doorway with a pink wall at right. He has long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling. Around him, people with folded hands greet him: men in white shirts at left, women in saris including a purple-blue sari and a green-and-pink sari at right, and a girl in a red top. A banana-leaf canopy and a yellow bus appear in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garland, and is shown being greeted as a visitor.2010-02-15September 23 20062006-09-23