November 21 2006

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$Outdoor photograph beside a red minivan on a dirt road under a clear blue sky. An elderly man in orange robes, a brown cap and an orange-brown shawl, wearing round glasses, stands at the open car door speaking. Facing him on the right is a long-haired man with dark swept-back hair, bare-chested and draped in an orange shawl. In the foreground on the left, a person in a white shirt holds a metal plate of green leaves and offerings. Trees line the background.$ 2006-11-21

2006-11-21

A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and a dark rudraksha mala stepping beside an open white van door outdoors. He holds his hands out toward a man in a white shirt who offers a brass tray of red flower petals. a person is visible in the foreground: long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha beads, though the appearance is uncertain. Two older onlookers stand at the left edge, and a blue tractor trolley and a tree are visible in the background. Two people are clearly visible, plus partly visible onlookers at the edges.

2009-09-10

Outdoor reception beside a white car under coconut palms. A bearded man in orange robes and a reddish-pink shawl holds a silver tray with a brass pot wrapped in jasmine garlands and mango leaves, a welcoming offering. A bald older sannyasi in orange robes stands at the car door with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, two men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and an orange-robed man stand with hands folded in prayer, and a man in a yellow shawl stands at the right edge. Vibhuti marks show on a forehead of the man in white.

2009-10-15 $Outdoor photograph beside a dark red minivan parked on a dirt road, with palm trees and a stone wall behind. A man in an orange kurta with glasses stands at the open van door, holding a small white card or envelope toward a person inside. Another man in orange on the left is partially visible at the edge. On the right, a long-haired man with a bare chest and an orange shawl or wrap smiles and holds a maroon cloth with gold patterns. A red and orange canopy with tasselled fringe is overhead, and a red cloth lies on the lower right.$ 2006-11-21

2013-02-08 $A photograph of an outdoor roadside scene on dry dirt ground under a clear blue sky with trees behind. A red SUV stands at left with its driver-side door open and a bearded elderly man in a dark orange-saffron robe and an orange cap seated inside, looking out toward the open door. In the foreground a person in a white top with an orange shawl stands with one hand on the door handle, and another person in orange robes with long dark hair stands beside them. A red tasselled canopy edge is visible at the upper right corner. The bottom right carries a faint copyright line.$ 2006-11-21

A photograph of a shaved-headed man in orange robes holding a silver-and-brass kalasha with a red cloth, marigold garland and mango leaves beside a silver car. A woman in a light sari reaches toward the car window. Banana plants and a dusty clearing lie behind. A white marking is visible on the man's forehead. The man's cues are only a shaved head and orange robes, which do not establish that he is a particular person.

2010-01-01

Outdoor photo beside a silver minivan with its side door open under a clear sky. A long-haired man in a white dhoti and shawl, wearing a red and white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, smiles and gestures with raised hands toward a shaven-headed monk in saffron robes who holds a copper kalasha topped with a red flower and yellow marigold garland. A bearded man in orange stands at left, another orange-robed figure stands behind, and a cameraman in white holds a camera at right. Palm leaves and dry land appear in the background.

2010-01-01

2005 - Visit to Devotee House in Rasipuram Pattanam

A photograph taken outdoors beside a white vehicle with its side door open, under green tree branches. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron wrap and multiple dark rudraksha malas stands at the open door with palms pressed together in greeting. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in saffron with rudraksha malas, greeting with folded hands at the car door. Facing him, a man in a cream kurta with his palms raised in return greeting. Behind, another man in white clothing bows with hands joined, and a few other people in white and orange stand nearby.

2009-09-10