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A group descends a brick staircase at a construction site with bamboo scaffolding behind them. A man in the center wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long ornate gold-and-bead garland, long swept-back hair, and a red tilak. Above him a yellow umbrella is held by a man in white. Around them are saffron-robed young sannyasis with rudraksha malas and shaved heads, older men in white dhotis and shirts, a small boy in white with a tilak walking hand in hand with an orange-robed youth, and a man in a pink shirt in the foreground. A white-painted structure and a white elephant-like statue stand at the left edge.

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September 24 20122012-09-24September 24 20122012-09-24Outdoor photo of a group ascending a concrete staircase at a construction site. In front, a man with long dark swept-back hair, tilak markings, a gold bead necklace and an orange garment wrapped in orange and gold cloth walks forward, one hand raised with a finger pointing. Behind him, a man in white shirt and white dhoti is held up by a companion, and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head follows. An assistant in white holds an orange umbrella overhead. Other people in white and orange stand along the path, and bamboo scaffolding, bricks and a dirt mound surround the site.2012-09-24September 24 20122012-09-24Photograph of a group descending concrete steps at a half-finished brick temple structure with palm-frond decorations overhead. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a forehead vibhuti mark wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a thick ornate gold-and-white garland and a gold chain, and is walking beside a shaved-headed monk in saffron with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, saffron-clad young priests with tripundra markings and rudraksha malas move among men in white dhotis and a man in a pink shirt standing at left. Figures are a mix of priests and devotees, and the overall scene is a temple ritual procession. The man with long hair in orange and gold with a gold garland shows the cues associated with the page's a person reference, so the identification is probable.2012-09-24A photograph of a group walking down concrete steps at a construction site, with bamboo scaffolding and rebar overhead. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and a broad gold-bead necklace wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, and an orange umbrella is held above him by a helper. Beside him, a white-haired older man in a white shirt and white dhoti walks with a grey moustache. Around them, young men in saffron robes wear rudraksha malas, one with a tilak on his forehead, and a boy in a white shirt and a boy in a green T-shirt watch from the right.2012-09-24October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor construction-site scene with exposed rebar columns rising behind a group of men. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a heavy beaded garland, stands under a bright yellow umbrella held over him, gesturing with his hands. Around him, devotees in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and garlands stand in attention, while a young boy in a white dhoti with a red-striped border and a white-clad older man in white shirt and dhoti stand nearby. A child with a tilak stands at left. a person is the central figure beneath the yellow umbrella, identifiable by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and layered ceremonial garlands. The scene appears to be a site visit or ceremonial walkthrough at a building under construction.2012-09-24September 24 20122012-09-24A photograph of a religious procession climbing a wide red-painted stone staircase outdoors under a pale sky. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a gold necklace, walking barefoot beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes carrying a flower garland. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella is held above the group at left. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red-marked foreheads, plus onlookers in casual clothes including children, watch or follow. One attendant in white with a red-striped shawl stands on the steps at right holding a ceremonial object. The man at centre's appearance matches the probable Swamiji description (long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklace), though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-10-17A photograph of a walking procession on a dirt path beside an unfinished concrete building with bamboo scaffolding. A man with long dark swept-back hair, a gold necklace of ornaments, a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, and a forehead mark walks at the centre-right, with a yellow umbrella held over him by a young attendant in a white dhoti and orange sash. Beside him, a bald sannyasi in orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks at left, and an elderly man in white shirt and dhoti walks in front. Children and onlookers stand at right. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace on the centre-right walker, who is the umbrella-shaded figure in the procession.2012-09-24October 17 20102010-10-17