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A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a full beard, eyes closed in concentration, wearing a rust-orange cloth and a thick white and yellow flower garland over his shoulders, with rudraksha-style brown beads visible on his chest. A vertical red-and-white tilak marks his forehead. Behind him, a wooden or metal vessel holds a ceremonial bundle of flowers, dried grass stalks and a rope. Another person with bare shoulders and a small earring appears at the right edge. Palm fronds and a blurred golden structure form the background.

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September 26 20162016-09-26September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesMarch 02 20182018-03-02 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a man seated before an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red cushioned seat visible at right. He wears a red-brown (maroon) robe, a thick garland of white jasmine, orange marigold and green leaves draped over his shoulders and chest, and a long gold necklace with gold-toned beads. He has a white vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead, a gold stud earring, long dark swept-back hair and a short beard, and looks slightly downward. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-maroon robe, ornate gold necklace and garlands, with the page indicating his presence at the event.2016-07-15August 12 20162016-08-12 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20162016-09-26A bearded man seated on a leopard-print throne-style chair against a deep maroon curtain, bare-shouldered with an orange-red shawl draped over his body. He wears a dark rudraksha mala and a multicoloured garland of pink lotus-like flowers, yellow and orange marigolds, magenta blooms and white jasmine strands. A white-and-red tilak marks his forehead. He looks down and his right hand reaches toward a metal plate heaped with white threads and rudraksha beads. Ornate beaded fabric is visible at the lower left. The scene suggests an energy darshan or blessing ritual with the bead offering, with a person appearance based on the garland, rudraksha mala, orange shawl and forehead marking.2018-05-26September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20162016-09-26Close profile photo of a smiling man with a short dark beard and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-brown robe and a white horizontal tilak on his forehead. He wears layered garlands of pink lotus petals, white jasmine strands, red and yellow flowers and green leaves, plus brown rudraksha malas and a gold pendant. A rudraksha bracelet is visible on his upper arm. Behind him is a gold-toned ornate backdrop and a brass oil lamp.2018-05-22A bearded man in a rust-red robe stands outdoors with eyes closed and a vermilion tilak on his forehead. He wears long white and green flower garlands and a dark rudraksha-style mala, and holds a small bundle of white blossoms in one hand. Beside him stands an ornate copper-toned temple structure draped with garlands and green leaves. Behind is a tall brass finial with spinning disc ornaments and palm trees. A cameraman with a camera is at the lower right edge, and a partial figure appears at the far right.2016-09-26December 15 20172017-12-15