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Outdoor photograph of a man in a pink draped garment with green-and-gold border trim, standing barefoot on a low concrete step beside a large banyan tree. He leans his forehead against one of the thick aerial-root trunks, eyes closed, hands folded at his waist, and wears a heavy gold bead necklace. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Sandy ground, a whitewashed low wall, and dappled sunlight surround him; a white painted pillar stands at right. a person: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-pink ceremonial drapery support a candidate identification, but the image is not conclusive.

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December 26 20102010-12-26A barefoot man in a magenta-pink draped garment with green and gold border stands on a stone step, leaning his forehead and right hand against the thick trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace and has long dark hair swept back, eyes closed in quiet devotion. Sandy ground, low stone benches and sunlit foliage surround him. The appearance-based cues of long swept hair, distinctive ornate clothing and gold necklace fit the a person label, though the identification rests on appearance rather than any visible name.2010-12-26A barefoot man in a pink draped garment with green-and-gold border stands on a stone platform, leaning his forehead against the large trunk of a banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a gold bead necklace and a tilak on his forehead, eyes closed, hands clasped at his waist. Sandy ground, shaded trees and small paved edges surround him. A person with long dark hair in a pink sannyasi-style garment is present; an appearance-based a person label cannot be confirmed from long hair and gold beads alone, so identity is uncertain.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes stands on a stone platform beside a large banyan tree, pressing one side against its thick aerial roots with eyes closed. The figure wears a gold headband with a red mark on the forehead, layered gold beaded necklaces, and an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. A white-and-maroon kolam-style pattern and scattered petals lie on the ground, with brick-lined planters and a concrete pillar in the background. a person cues: long dark swept hair, gold headband and ceremonial gold necklaces, with the saffron attire. The scene is an outdoor ashram setting with dense green foliage.2010-12-27A standing man in maroon-red robes with orange-gold borders leans his head and right hand against the trunk of a large banyan tree with many aerial roots. He wears a long rust-orange beaded necklace with large gold bead pendants, a matching beaded armlet and bracelet, and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead. His eyes are closed and he stands barefoot on a small folded patterned mat in a dusty, sunlit outdoor setting. Probable Swamiji cues include the long swept-back hair and ornate gold-bead necklace, shown in a calm, meditative pose beside the tree.2013-04-06A photograph of a man standing barefoot on a stone ledge beside a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. He wears a red draped garment with blue-edged trim and a heavy gold bead necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. His eyes are closed, his head rests against the tree trunk, and one hand touches the bark. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him are trees, stone blocks and metal poles in a garden setting in warm sunlight.2010-12-22A man with long dark hair and a vertical sandalwood-style mark on his forehead stands barefoot, leaning his forehead and body against the trunk of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a flowing yellow draped garment with ruffled gold-trimmed edges and a long necklace of gold-coloured beads, eyes closed in stillness. Dusty ground, stone blocks and a grey pole sit in the background under dappled sunlight.2010-12-23A barefoot man in pink and magenta traditional dress stands in profile, leaning his head and right hand against the massive trunk of a banyan tree with aerial roots. He wears a pink upper cloth draped over one shoulder, a magenta and green striped waistband, pink dhoti-style lower garment, orange beaded bracelets and armlet, and a beaded necklace. His eyes are closed in a meditative, devotional posture. A few scattered red petals and marks lie on the ground at the base of the tree, and a stone plinth edges the scene.2011-10-18A man in a hot pink draped robe with green-and-gold trim stands barefoot on a stone step, leaning his forehead and one hand against the thick aerial roots of a large banyan tree. His eyes are closed and he wears a heavy gold bead necklace; his long black hair falls loosely behind him. Sandy ground, low stone benches and a pale pillar appear in the background among the trees. A bare-chested devotee wrap and wet sand suggest an outdoor ashram setting. a person's appearance is not clearly established from these cues, so he is described by role only.2010-12-26A man stands barefoot on a low stone platform beside a large banyan tree with many aerial roots, leaning his head against the trunk with eyes closed in a meditative posture. He has long dark hair tied in a back knot, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, and wears an orange-saffron cloth with dark red borders over his shoulder and a matching orange dhoti with red triangular border patterns, plus a beaded mala at his neck. A small floral kolam with purple and red petals is drawn on the stone at the lower left, and dry sandy ground and a brick wall fill the background.2011-01-21