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A dense crowd presses around a central figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and a garland of yellow and white flowers, wearing a saffron cloth. He is being approached by a man in white shirt who holds out a folded paper, while many hands reach toward him. On the right, an orange-robed sannyasi with a rudraksha mala and white markings on his arms and face sits near fruit offerings. Devotees in white shirts, dhotis and women in saris with folded hands fill the room, with orange and yellow decorations visible behind. a person appears to be the central figure, identified by long hair, garland, saffron cloth and ceremonial presentation, and is physically present in this photograph.

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A photograph of a dense crowd pressing around a central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a flower garland of white and yellow blooms over orange-red clothing. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, reach toward him. A bare-chested priest in an orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and tilak stands at right, with another person in white behind. Sanctified ash markings are visible on several arms and faces, and a woman in a floral sari stands at the lower right. a person appears to be the central figure, shown in the orange-red garb and long hair cues, surrounded by devotees.2012-05-26A crowd of devotees presses forward with cupped, outstretched hands toward a woman seen from behind in an orange and yellow sari with white jasmine garland and a rudraksha-bead hair band, who is distributing items from a tray or basket. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a tilak and bare shoulders, and a woman in white with clasped hands stand among them, some with spectacles. Several children and a man in pink shirt are visible at the edges. Light streams in from the left.2012-05-12July 23 20122012-07-23May 28 20122012-05-28 +2 copiesDecember 19 20172017-12-19February 12 20062006-02-12A dense outdoor crowd presses around a bald, white-bearded man in an orange-saffron robe, with a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders. He is being guided through the throng by men in white shirts and dhotis, some with raised hands reaching toward him. A man in a white shirt and mask stands near, and a man in white holds a large garland of red flowers at right. Several men in white, some with gold wristwatches and bracelets, press in from all sides. a person cues: saffron robe and an ornate, distinctive presence, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm. The scene reads as a procession or public darshan, with people reaching out to touch or greet the central figure.2009-07-23A crowded photograph of a man in a saffron-orange cloth wrapped over one shoulder, wearing a long white jasmine garland, rudraksha malas and a red bindi on his forehead. He stands at the center holding a folded paper, smiling, while many people press in around him with hands raised and folded in greeting. A shaven-headed priest in orange, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at right beside a red box. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, and one man in a checked shirt wearing glasses, surround him. A white cloth hangs in the background. The man in the garland is described by appearance and role only; the page does not confirm who he is.2012-05-28Photograph inside a temple hall with arched white walls, ceiling fans and a deity shrine in the background. A central figure with long, loose grey-black hair wears an orange-saffron cloth, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold-coloured shawl edge and a white forehead marking, and he is holding a small bottle while being approached by a devotee. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes and white horizontal forehead markings bows his head. To the right, people in white dhotis and red saris stand with hands folded in anjali. Several devotees in white and red press forward at the left edge.2012-05-15May 26 20122012-05-26May 22 20162016-05-22A crowded indoor event where a long-haired figure seated on a red-carpeted throne with a flower garland of marigolds and roses receives a small card from a standing devotee. Around them, a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, women in orange and red saris with rudraksha malas, and a man in a red shirt watch. A bald priest in an orange-red robe stands at right holding a folded paper. A person in the crowd raises a phone. Golden ceremonial ornaments are visible at lower left, and a red carpet covers the floor. The seated figure is not clearly identified from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2016-04-27