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Outdoor photo of a man in a maroon-and-gold silk dhoti and matching upper cloth walking barefoot along a pale runner on dirt ground beneath trees. He wears a thick red and yellow flower garland, gold bangles, a gold-toned pendant and beaded necklaces, with a vertical tilak on his forehead. Behind him, several men in matching maroon-and-gold robes walk in a line, one wearing dark rudraksha malas. A metal railing and fence sit to the left. Appearance-based a person leads the procession, shown with a red-and-gold garland and gold ornaments, walking in a ceremonial procession.

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A photograph of a saffron-clad man walking barefoot across large grey boulders in an outdoor setting with trees, a red metal frame and a green hose on the ground. The central figure wears a red-and-gold dhoti, a thick red and gold garland of flowers, layered rudraksha mala necklaces, a large gold pendant, gold bangles and a red forehead mark. Behind him, three other men in similar rust-red and gold-bordered cloth follow, one carrying a rudraksha mala. The figure's long swept-back hair and ornate, saffron-toned adornments fit the a person appearance cues, so he is described as a probable candidate. A red wall and pile of dry leaves are visible in the background.2015-04-21June 07 20162016-06-07September 08 20152015-09-08December 31 20172017-12-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ashram path with red dirt and paved stepping stones. In the centre, a barefoot man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching upper cloth walks forward with a large garland of white flowers, red roses and yellow blossoms draped around his neck, plus gold chains and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind him, several shaven-headed men in saffron robes with gold borders and sacred white markings on their foreheads carry offering trays of flowers and fruit. Visible people appear to be a procession of ashram devotees, one of them garlanded and walking ahead as a procession leader, consistent with a ritual procession or greeting. Consistent with a procession of ashram devotees and ritual offerings at an ashram grounds.2013-01-06A barefoot man in a rust-orange dhoti with gold border and bare upper body walks along a woven mat on a dirt path beneath green trees. He wears a heavy rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant necklace, gold armlets, and a white tilak on his forehead. Flanking him are women and young men in orange and saffron robes with red borders, also wearing rudraksha malas, walking in procession. Some are sadhaka-style white-band devotees. A red structure is visible in the background.2013-07-20January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a person walking outdoors on dry earth beneath trees, wearing a rust-brown silk garment with gold-striped borders draped as a dhoti-style wrap and a matching sleeveless top. The figure wears a thick red and yellow flower garland with a trailing red rose bunch, multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads, a gold ornamental pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a white and red forehead mark. Behind them a second person in saffron-brown robes and a rudraksha mala walks in the background. A woven mat lies on the ground at the lower left. A blurred crowd and red poles appear in the distance.2015-04-21Outdoor scene beside a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots. A man with long dark hair and a sandalwood-and-vibhuti forehead mark, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, eyes closed, wears a long garland of white, yellow, red and green flowers and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant. A shaved-headed man in orange ochre robes stands behind him with palms pressed together in greeting, and another orange-robed attendant stands nearby. At left, a tray of flower petals and greenery is held. Stone paving and a stone platform lie underfoot. a person is present in the centre, identified by the garland, gold ornaments and ceremonial dress, and the setting suggests a padapuja-style ritual.2017-09-02April 21 20152015-04-21A man in a maroon-brown robe stands on a wet stone pathway beside a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a long multicolour flower garland of white, yellow, red and green blooms, a gold necklace with a large ornate pendant, and beaded rudraksha-style strands, with a tilak on his forehead. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand nearby, one at left holding a silver tray of pink and white flowers, another at centre with hands folded in namaskar. A sannyasi-style figure at centre-left also has hands pressed together. Potted plants and a stone platform surround the courtyard, with a small camera on a stand near the tree. Padapuja gathering context is suggested by the offerings and devotees in attendance.2017-09-02Outdoor temple-style procession beneath a large banyan tree with leafy branches overhead. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a tilak on his forehead, a red-brown saffron-toned wrap, layered gold necklaces with pendants, a white and red flower garland, and gold armbands walks forward with a smile. Around him, men in orange and white dhotis hold brass plates and flower offerings, and a young woman in a gold-bordered cream sari stands nearby. Bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas press their palms together at right. The Swamiji (probable) cues here are the long swept-back hair, saffron-toned clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's claim.2016-12-23