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Night-time photograph of a seated figure in white ceremonial dress with a white turban edged in gold, long hair, gold necklaces and a gold-bordered white garment, handing a long rudraksha mala to a woman in a white top with colourful floral print and a rudraksha mala around her neck. Several young people lean in from the right to receive malas. A red-covered dais stands behind, with a video camera on a tripod, other men in white dress, and an orange-robed figure in the background.

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Photograph from an indoor evening event on a red carpeted stage with a yellow and white canopy and decorated pillars. A man in a white turban with a gold border, a red tilak on his forehead and a golden-bordered yellow garment sits smiling and holds a rudraksha mala out toward a woman in a white sari with a small paper packet. Other men in white dhotis and shirts stand and sit behind, one in saffron. A video camera on a tripod is visible, and a few onlookers appear at the right edge. Swamiji candidate in_person appearance is probable: the seated man has a long beard, a turban and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial adornment, so the Swamiji (probable) label applies to him as the seated figure receiving and handing over the mala.2005-12-09Evening stage event at an open-air or tent venue with a red carpet and yellow-and-orange draped stage edges. In the foreground a man in white shirt holds a long rudraksha mala, and a seated figure in white dhoti with gold border and white turban-style head covering faces him. A woman in white sari with a rudraksha necklace sits on the red carpet with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand near a camera on a tripod, and a person in saffron-orange garments sits on the stage. Colourful decorative fabric hangs on the right and an ornamented pillar with a white garland stands behind.2005-12-09Night-time event photograph on a red-carpeted stage. A man seated at left wears a white dhoti and a white turban with gold border, long hair, a gold necklace, and holds a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala in both hands, smiling toward someone. Another seated figure in an orange-saffron garment is at centre. Several men in white robes stand behind, one photographing with a camera on a tripod. Colourful striped pillars and a yellow canopy frame the stage, and devotees in white sit in the foreground, one holding a small camera. Seated front-right is a man with a woman beside him. Visible white-clad attendees line the stage edge.2005-12-09A night stage event with a red carpet strewn with petals. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and white shoulder cloth with a white turban edged in gold sits on the carpet, holding a long brown rudraksha mala and offering it to a man in white who bends forward with folded hands. Behind them, several men in white clothing stand near a tripod-mounted video camera, and two men in saffron-orange shawls sit at the back of the stage. The scene is set beside a decorated pillar with gold and multicoloured fabric hangings. Several onlookers in white shirts and dhotis stand at the right edge.2005-12-09December 09 20052005-12-09Night photo of an outdoor stage with a red carpet. A man with long dark hair, a white turban and white cloth with a gold border sits on a white-covered seat, wearing a gold necklace, smiling, and holding a rudraksha mala that a man in white kneels to touch with his forehead. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and white dhoti stands behind, with a tripod-mounted camera, while other men in white shirts and dhotis and a woman with her hair in a bun watch from the sides. A brass bowl with flower petals sits nearby, and a multicolour decorated pillar stands at the right edge.2005-12-09A photograph at an evening event on a stage with a red carpet scattered with petals. In the left foreground a man in a white turban and white dhoti with a gold border holds up a long brown rudraksha mala, smiling, with another mala draped over his arm. Two men in folded hands, one in white with a red-and-gold shawl, stand at right, bowing. Behind them a robed man in saffron sits on the stage. Several young men in white stand at the back beside a tripod-mounted video camera, a speaker box, and a stage pillar with gold and colourful decorations. The scene reflects satsang-style ceremonial exchange of malas.2005-12-09December 09 20052005-12-09December 09 20052005-12-09Evening outdoor event on a red carpet scattered with flower petals. A man in a white turban with gold border and white dhoti with gold trim sits cross-legged, smiling, holding a long rudraksha mala across his hands while a young man in white kurta bows toward him. Another young man in white kneels nearby with hands folded in prayer. Behind them a cameraman in white operates a video camera on a tripod, and several people in white and an orange-clad figure sit or stand in the background beside a yellow-draped stage and a decorated pillar with colourful panels.2005-12-09Night photograph on an outdoor stage with a red carpet strewn with petals. A man in a white turban and white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow shawl and a long gold necklace sits smiling, holding a rudraksha mala in his hands; his long hair is visible and he appears to be the probable Swamiji by these cues. A woman in a white blouse and white sari with a rudraksha mala kneels with palms pressed together, bowing to him. Behind them an orange-robed man sits, and several men in white stand near a camera on a tripod. Yellow and orange draped banners frame the stage, with chairs and onlookers in the background.2005-12-09December 09 20052005-12-09