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Outdoor photo in bright sunlight beside a brick wall and metal gate. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair, seen from behind and bare-backed, wears a saffron-orange wrap and has a garland around the neck; a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala bends forward before him, while a woman in a white sari with red bangles holds a garland of white flowers and a brass plate with red liquid. Several onlookers in white clothes, including a woman with a red bindi and a small child, watch and smile behind them. Scene suggests a devotee greeting or honouring a sannyasi, but the figure's face is not visible.

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A crowd of devotees gathers outdoors under a tree at a temple visit. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange robe and stands with his hands at his sides, looking downward. Beside him, a younger man in a saffron robe wears a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt bends forward and holds a small metal vessel, while another man with his head lowered is blessed or receiving attention. Women in saris, one in pink and one in red, stand among the onlookers, and a parked car and white signboard are visible in the background.2009-01-07December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor photo at a green metal gate under a clear blue sky. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers stands at left, hands pressed together and head bowed toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti wearing a dark rudraksha mala, who holds his hands to his chest in greeting. Behind them a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari carries a tray of flowers. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby, and a multicoloured umbrella with tassels and a stylised dove emblem stands at upper right. The scene appears to be a welcome or darshan at an ashram entrance.2006-12-28July 14 20132013-07-14February 01 2009 Kalpataru Convention at Coimbatore City2009-02-01A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes stands outdoors smiling as a large white and green jasmine garland is draped over his shoulder by a woman in orange. He wears a gold-bead necklace, gold bangles and a red-and-white forehead mark. Behind him a man in an orange shawl with a forehead mark and a man in white dhoti stand near a red floral garland and a temple-like structure with teal roofs. A woman in white bends forward in the foreground. The man is presented with the garland in a welcoming ritual; the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beads are consistent with Swamiji (probable).2011-12-11Outdoor photo at a house entrance with a silver SUV parked beside an ornate gold gate. A man in a saffron-orange robe, long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala stands smiling while a woman in a cream sari with a braid receives him. A man in white holds a white-and-red flower garland, and another man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the right. Several onlookers in the background, including a child in front, watch from a crowd near a two-storey house with orange flag on its gate. The orange-robed man shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a mala, which are appearance cues, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-08-08November 12 20082008-11-12A photograph of a temple welcome at Tiruvannamalai. A man with a bare chest, rudraksha malas and a red-and-orange cloth reaches forward with palms pressed together over a brass plate holding a yellow flower garland and leaves. Beside him, a man in a saffron robe with a gold chain and a long green-and-red flower garland smiles and extends his hand. Around them, men in white shirts and saffron-clad devotees crowd close, and a bald elderly man in the foreground is partly visible. The scene is a devotional greeting with garlands and offerings.2010-01-08Outdoor photo of a long-haired man in a saffron-orange garment with his head bowed, being greeted by a man in a white shirt and gold wristwatch who holds his head with both hands. A woman in a pink top and a dark braid stands at left, looking on. Behind them, a woman in white with an orange shawl and a rear figure are partly visible beside a parked dark vehicle and leafy trees. Swamiji (probable) is shown in saffron clothing with long swept-back hair as the figure receiving the gesture.2010-02-17A photograph of a darshan moment indoors. In the left foreground, a long-haired man in a saffron sleeveless top with a yellow bead garland sits with his back partly turned, leaning toward devotees. Behind him, a man in a saffron robe with a maroon border bends forward to greet people. A woman in a yellow top and a woman in white, with a small boy in white, press their palms together and smile. Men in white shirts stand in the background, and a brass lamp stand is visible at the left edge.2010-02-15Outdoor ritual at a festival in a sunny palm-lined setting, with a thatched-roof pavilion behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a garland of marigolds stands centre-left, smiling and holding out a plate of offerings that includes pineapple, a coconut and a banana. Beside him, another person in orange robes holds a similar tray. Around them, several people in white ritual clothes stand with hands joined in greeting, and a figure in a yellow shawl kneels low at the bottom of the frame. One man at left holds a small metal vessel. A tall ceremonial staff topped with an ornate golden finial and a red-and-gold pennant stands in the background, along with a decorated banner. The scene suggests a sacred offering or aarti during a festival procession.2008-12-23