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Photograph of a temple shrine area with orange-painted walls and a deity murti decorated with garlands behind an arch. Three visible men in orange and saffron robes stand at a metal railing: a man in a dark navy shawl and orange dhoti bows with palms pressed together toward a man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body, who holds his palms in anjali and smiles. A third man in orange on the right holds a gold-rimmed brass tray. A golden peetha/throne stands at the left edge. The probable Swamiji cues are long hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron wrap, so he is listed as a probable candidate in person.

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November 10 20102010-11-10A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard ritual beneath a corrugated roof. A man in a long-haired, bare-chested, saffron-coloured shawl and rudraksha mala stands with raised hands touching the head of a devotee in a navy blue shirt and white dhoti, who bows with palms joined and a yellow turban. Behind them, a priest in a white dress with a shaved head and forehead markings stands near a golden throne-like seat. Another orange-robed man holds a golden plate on the right, and a further saffron-clad attendant stands in the background. A decorated deity murti with garlands is visible in an illuminated shrine, and potted plants and an orange wall frame the scene. The long-haired man's cues are consistent with the page's a person reference, but appearance alone is not certain, so this is only a probable identification and the role is recorded as a presiding figure.2010-11-10 +1 copiesA photograph at a temple entrance with an orange-painted wall and a deity shrine behind. A man in a long-sleeved white striped shirt with a rudraksha mala and a boy in a white t-shirt stand with palms pressed together in namaste. A smiling bare-chested man in saffron and maroon sannyasi cloth with a black rudraksha mala places his hand on the bowing man's head, blessing him. Beside him stands an attendant in saffron robes with a red tilak holding a gold tray with offerings. Behind them, a shrine with gold and red decoration, a gold arch, and a deity murti in bright garlands. Other people stand in the background.2010-11-10 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual scene at dusk with several saffron-clad devotees. A young man in orange dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala, forehead marked with white tilak, stands at left beside a kneeling initiate in orange with a white cloth band across the forehead, hands folded in namaskar. On the right, a seated figure in a red-orange turban, bare-chested with a pink and blue flower garland and gold-trimmed orange shawl, extends a hand over the initiate's head in blessing. Behind them, more saffron-robed men and a bald priest with a bowl stand near a decorated altar with a deity murti and banners in the background.2015-08-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a smile places his hand on the bowed, bald head of an older man in white clothes and glasses who kneels at a railing. Behind them stands a man with a white forehead mark and a bare chest. On the right, a second man in an orange robe and long hair holds a flat orange cushion tray. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands, and a brass lamp and a round fan-like object are visible. Several men in white shirts stand at the left edge.2009-12-15A photograph of a satsang hall with a corrugated roof and orange-painted pillars. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a rudraksha mala, smiles and extends his hand toward a bowed devotee in a black shirt and white dhoti. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange saffron wrap and rudraksha mala are the cues. On the right, a shaven-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with gold-coloured items and a folded cloth. On the left, a man in a pink shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, several devotees in white dhotis and saris stand along metal railings with hands folded, and a few more people are visible in the background.2010-11-03A photograph of a temple-style room with orange walls and an open doorway. In the centre a man in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment with a long red-and-white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, facing a golden-framed shrine with a deity murti decorated with white and orange flower garlands. To the left a bald man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a silver plate, and a man in white dhoti with a gold border stands with hands folded. Behind them a woman in white sari with yellow border stands with hands joined and other people are partly visible. A small table holds brass lamps and offerings, and a red curtain and banana leaves frame the shrine.2013-01-02A photograph of a temple darshan at an outdoor shrine with a stone gopuram-style entrance, orange and red drapes, and a gilded arch framing a deity murti pair decorated with garlands and red-orange cloth. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala places his hand on the head of an elderly man in a grey vest who bows with folded hands. To the left, a young man in white shirt and trousers stands with palms pressed together. Behind, a man in white dhoti and a man in white kurta holding a brass tray with offerings walk toward the shrine. Two rows of silver railings guide the line. The saffron-robed man has long swept-back hair and distinctive rudraksha beads, a person candidate.2010-01-13November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph inside a temple shrine. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, stands centre-frame placing his hand on the head of a devotee who bends forward in a white shirt. Beside him, a second robed figure in orange holds a folded orange cloth. Behind them, a deity murti pair in gold and pink clothing, garlanded with yellow and orange marigold flowers, sits on a gold-trimmed altar with brass oil lamps. Men in white and khaki stand at a red railing watching, several with hands folded in greeting. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robe) blessing a devotee, with a sacred-altar darshan setting.2009-12-15A photograph inside an indoor hall with pink walls and striped decorative pillars in red, blue and yellow hanging above. A man in orange saffron robes with gold borders and a long garland of beads stands at centre, one hand raised in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in a light blue striped shirt with folded hands. Another devotee in a grey shirt stands beside them with palms pressed together. To the right, a bald priest in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a white tray, and a figure in white dhoti offers a brass plate. a person: the central saffron-robed man wears long swept-back hair, a long rudraksha-style bead garland and gold-bordered orange clothing, consistent with the page's description of this Sarva Darshan event.2011-02-22A photograph inside a hall with pale walls and colourful tasselled banners. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border, long swept-back dark hair and multiple beaded garlands stands at centre, placing a hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who bends forward with hands on his chest. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold-bead necklaces. Beside him stand other saffron-robed sannyasis, one bald with white ash markings on the arms and garlands. To the left a man in a black shirt presses palms together, and a man in a blue striped shirt with a lanyard looks on. A white table edge is visible at right.2011-02-22