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A bearded man in a maroon turban and maroon saffron-toned sarong stands with eyes closed and both arms raised overhead, hands joined above his head, holding a rope or pole. He wears a long pink and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind him a crowd of devotees stands, several with palms pressed together in anjali; a woman in grey and a young man in white kurta are visible. Rose petals lie on the floor in the foreground. The gesture and setting suggest a devotional offering. Swamiji (probable): appearance cues include the maroon turban, ornate gold jewellery and garland, consistent with the page reference to a Pada Puja event.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a standing man in a rust-red turban with a crescent-moon and jewel ornament, a rust-red dhoti-style garment, a long pink and white lotus garland, heavy gold chains and a rudraksha mala, with gold armlets and bangles. He holds both palms raised above his head, beneath a golden-staff umbrella with red, green and blue tassels. Seated devotees around him, many bare-chested with white forehead marks, sit with eyes closed and hands folded in anjali. Background shows red-stone architecture and greenery.2016-09-29Outdoor ceremony under a pavilion with palm fronds and hanging lights. A central bearded man in a deep maroon-red turban and maroon robe, with multiple gold ornate necklaces, a white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles, stands with both hands raised above his head in a reverent gesture. Around him, devotees stand in rows: a man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a shirtless man in white dhoti with a mala press palms together, while a man in a white kurta and a woman in red sari with hands folded also join in prayer. A shaved-headed man in a white shirt stands nearby, and the crowd continues behind.2016-12-03Photograph of a bearded man in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange shawl, with a red bindi, standing with both arms raised overhead and hands joined above the head in a devotional gesture. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style dark bead mala, gold bangles and armlets, and a pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him stand devotees, including a boy in white with palms pressed together and a bare-chested man at left, in a crowded hall with warm lights. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a turban, saffron-red ornate clothing, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2016-12-03A photograph of an outdoor ritual gathering with a crowd standing close together under a pale canopy. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown wrap and a maroon turban stands bare-chested with his hands raised above his head in a devotional gesture. He wears a thick gold necklace, a garland of pink and white flowers, and a long rudraksha-style mala. Around him, devotees press palms together: a woman in a grey top, men in white dhotis and white kurtas, and a woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala. A man in an orange wrap with a rudraksha mala stands at left. The figure at centre has distinctive adornments and a turban, but his face and appearance are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm the presence of a person, so the entry is marked unsure as a candidate.2016-12-03A photograph of a crowded outdoor gathering under a canopy with palm fronds. In the centre, a bearded man in a dark red-brown dhoti and wrap stands with both arms raised above his head, hands joined in a gesture of worship, eyes closed. He wears a rust-coloured turban, a multi-strand gold necklace with pendants, a long white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: swept-back hair under turban, ornate gold necklaces and garland, ceremonial dress. Around him devotees stand in white and saffron clothing, some with hands folded in prayer. A young man on the left in an orange wrap wears rudraksha malas and earphones. A small child is visible at lower right.2016-12-03A man in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe stands with eyes closed and a smile, both hands raised behind his head. He wears heavy gold ornaments, a gold pendant, a gold kalasha-style necklace, and layered garlands of pink lotus buds, white jasmine and red roses with green leaves. Red rudraksha bracelets with gold beads are on his arms. Trees and a blurred crowd appear in the background, with a garland-decorated stall or setting at left. The figure has long, swept-back hair and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornments, consistent with a probable Swamiji appearance, shown in an outdoor festival or satsang setting.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of an outdoor devotional gathering under a pavilion with palm trees visible behind. At the centre a bearded man in a deep red turban and rust-red dhoti-style wrap, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland and heavy gold necklaces with rudraksha beads, raises both hands above his head with palms joined in a respectful gesture, eyes closed. Around him devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaste, including a woman in a white sari, a man in a lavender shirt, people in white dhotis with gold borders and a woman in red with a mala. A small child in a pink jacket stands at lower right. A red-and-white striped pillar and a hanging orange-and-purple banner appear overhead. The scene suggests a pada puja honouring a guru, with the central figure's appearance consistent with a probable Swamiji presence by the qualifying cues of long hair under a turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Night-time ritual photograph at an outdoor ashram courtyard lit by strings of green lights. A central bearded man with long dark hair and white forehead markings stands with arms raised and hands clasped above his head, eyes closed in prayer. He wears a rust-brown robe, a pink lotus-flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklaces. Two young men flank him: the one on the left wears an orange cloth, orange-and-gold shoulder wrap, gold necklaces and white body markings; the one on the right wears an orange lower cloth, bead necklaces and white markings. Behind them, a crowd in white and yellow dhotis sits or stands, and brass kalasha pots line the floor. A tall golden pole and a temple-like structure appear in the background.2017-02-23July 18 20162016-07-18