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Night photograph of a procession of saffron-robed devotees. The central man wears a long orange shawl or wrap, a red bindi, long dark hair, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace with a gold pendant, and gestures with his right hand. Men flanking him wear white kurtas with orange shawls and hold a long rod, one holding a white cloth. Background shows warm lights and more people. Appearance-based candidate for a person with distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold necklace cues.

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June 04 20062006-06-04December 05 20112011-12-05A photograph of a procession inside a temple at night, with a crowd of devotees behind. In the centre a smiling man with swept-back long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold-coloured ornate necklace, golden bangles and a rudraksha mala; he appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him walk saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks, a woman in a white sari, and on the right a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala carrying a silver staff. Other devotees in white and orange stand in the background.2012-04-11November 25 20092009-11-25A nighttime procession inside a temple corridor with carved stone walls. At centre, a man with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and a long rudraksha mala wears a saffron-orange robe with gold trim and walks with his hands clasped. Flanking him, two young men in saffron-orange robes with maroon shawls walk in step; the one on the left covers his mouth with his hand, and the one on the right has a red tilak. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with white and red marks on their foreheads, follow closely. Gold bangles and a wristwatch are visible.2008-07-28A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl and a heavy ceremonial necklace of gold beads with rudraksha-style pendants. He turns to one side as another person reaches forward and touches his shoulder. Beside him, a bald man in saffron robes also smiles. Behind them, blurred devotees in white and orange stand near a stage draped with orange and maroon fabric. Probable Swamiji is identifiable from long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and the ornate gold bead necklace. The scene shows a ceremonial gathering with a group of devotees and sannyasis.2011-02-27 +1 copiesA long-haired man in saffron-orange draped cloth stands in an outdoor procession, bare-shouldered, wearing a heavy gold necklace of large round beads with dark bands. He has a white tilak and a red bindi on his forehead and holds a long wooden staff topped with a gold finial. Around him, saffron-robed attendants hold staffs and white-clad devotees with glasses and forehead markings look on, and a man in the background films with a video camera. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold bead necklace, shown in the role of a procession participant at a Brahmotsava event.2008-12-23December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a procession outdoors among trees and strings of bunting. At centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red kumkum mark on his forehead and a golden crown or finial above him wears an orange saffron robe with a gold shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a heavy gold bead necklace with a small pendant. He is smiling and holds the pendant. Around him walk devotees in orange and white clothing, one with white tilak marks, a woman with a red bindi in white and orange, and a man in glasses and an orange shawl. The shot is taken at eye level in bright daylight.2007-01-01Outdoor procession under trees with white and purple bunting strung overhead. A central man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a golden trident-topped ornament above his head, a saffron-orange garment with a golden shawl, a thick gold bead necklace and a white and red flower garland. He walks smiling. Around him, devotees in saffron and white clothes, one holding a woven basket, and a woman in orange with white forehead markings follow. A man in glasses with a red tilak and orange shawl walks at right.2007-01-01Night photograph at an outdoor or semi-open temple setting. In the centre, a man sits cross-legged in saffron-orange sleeveless robes, wearing a heavy gold pendant necklace and rudraksha malas, with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and a silver trident-like staff held upright in one hand. Behind him a tall black cylinder wrapped with an orange cloth stands against the wall. To the left, people in white kurtas and orange shawls, one holding a small white portable speaker and another with a rudraksha mala, stand near a woman in white with orange shawl. Behind them a cameraman in an orange shawl holds a video camera and a man in white shirt stands near a wall. Orange and red fabric decorations hang overhead. Appearance-based probable Swamiji, seated centre with saffron robes, long hair, gold necklace and rudraksha malas.2006-06-04August 02 20082008-08-02