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A photograph of two saffron-clad men in an outdoor setting. On the right, a long-haired man in orange robes with a red-and-gold border, wearing a heavy rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold ornaments and a red tilak on his forehead, reaches to tie a gold armlet on the upper arm of a shaved-headed man on the left, who wears an orange cloth, a beaded necklace and a gold armband and smiles. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and a man in a maroon shawl stand with hands folded, and a woman in a grey tunic with teal trousers and an orange shawl watches. An orange wall and a poster reading MEET the Master sit behind them. The ritual gesture appears to be a bestowal of an armlet during a gathering.

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A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-and-gold saffron wrap with a gold bead necklace and rudraksha-style gold ornaments fastening a gold chain or garland around the neck of a smiling shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold armlet. The long-haired figure has distinctive long dark hair and gold necklaces, consistent with Swamiji (probable), tying the gold chain as an honour. Behind them, several people in white dhotis with maroon borders and orange saris and salwar stand watching and smiling outdoors near an orange wall, a potted plant and a sign reading MEET the M in English. The figure on the right appears to be the central subject of the honour, while the recipient in orange receives it.2011-10-26A photograph of an outdoor ashram setting with an orange-painted wall and a printed banner behind. In the foreground, a long-haired man in an orange sannyasi cloth with a gold necklace of beads is tying or adjusting a gold beaded garland and armlet on a shaven-headed young man in orange robes, who smiles while a red-marked forehead is visible. Around them, people in white dhotis with pink borders, and a man in a maroon top, watch with hands folded in greeting. The long-haired figure has distinctive long dark hair, orange robes, gold necklaces and a shoulder-draped orange cloth, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (probable). Several onlookers stand nearby in saffron, white and maroon clothing.2011-10-26A photograph of an outdoor ceremony in front of an orange-washed building with a poster on the wall. A shaven-headed man in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and gold bracelet smiles while another man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a gold-bead necklace, ties or adjusts a gold bracelet on his arm. Behind them stand several men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls, a man in an orange kurta with glasses, and women in sarees, all watching. A woman in a pink saree stands at the left edge, and one more person is partially visible on the right. A poster beside them shows photographs and Kannada text.2011-10-26Photograph of two saffron-robed men in an open courtyard with orange walls. The man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a shawl of orange and gold with red border, and a heavy gold bead necklace; he gestures with one hand toward the shaven-headed man on the left, who wears orange robes, a gold necklace, a gold armlet and bangles and looks down. Several men in white dhotis with maroon borders stand behind, one with folded hands. The shawl-and-cues appearance of the right-hand man is consistent with the page's a person reference, so he is labelled a probable Swamiji candidate in person; the other figures are devotees.2011-10-26October 10 20152015-10-10Evening outdoor ritual on an orange-floored platform under a corrugated roof with paper garlands. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a heavy gold necklace of beads, gold armbands and an orange dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands at right of centre, holding a silver tray of offerings toward a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border who receives it with both hands. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands, and to the right a red-and-gold ornate chair sits near a brass oil lamp. A sunken square fire pit with a copper vessel is in the foreground, and two more orange-robed men with rudraksha malas stand at the far right. A banner on the left reads satsang and Meet the Master, with photographs and a phone number, behind them. The long-haired figure in orange and gold matches the page's a person reference, but appearance alone is uncertain, so the candidate is described only by role and adornments.2011-10-26December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of an initiation darshan indoors. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a trimmed beard and a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders places his right palm on the forehead of a bald man in an orange-and-saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala, whose eyes are closed and palms are raised. The recipient holds a folded paper note. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a black shawl and a dark rudraksha necklace looks on, along with other devotees in white and red shawls and a camera tripod at left. A golden deity murti and a brass kalasha sit in the foreground. The bearded dreadlocked man, appearing consistent with the page's a person reference, is an appearance-based probable candidate; the other figures are devotees. Several people are visible.2017-08-03A seated man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead and a multi-strand beaded gold-and-red necklace, raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a shaved-headed man in an orange-and-saffron shawl printed with script and a rudraksha mala. The recipient stands with hands folded at his chest and eyes closed. Behind them, a brass oil lamp, a potted green plant and a woman in a red shawl with hands folded stand in a hall with a gilded wall panel. A white-clad woman sits nearby. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment during a samaya deeksha.2015-07-17July 30 20172017-07-30Indoor photo at an ashram-style hall with colourful striped pillars and a projector screen behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border and a long gold-bead necklace reaches out to bless a devotee, placing his hand on the devotee's head. The devotee in a blue striped shirt and lanyard holds his hands in anjali. Beside them, an older man in a grey striped shirt bows with hands folded. To the right, a bald priest in orange robe with beaded necklace and white ash markings on his arm carries a white tray with offerings. Several other people stand in the background, including a woman in orange. A man in a white shirt stands at far left.2011-02-22 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15