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A procession outside a stone temple with carved pillars and a yellow-and-red ceremonial umbrella at the upper left. A central man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a sleeveless saffron/orange robe and a large ornate gold necklace with a pendant stands with hands clasped, flanked by men in saffron shawls and white dhotis and kurtas, several wearing rudraksha malas. The central figure fits the appearance cues of a person, shown as a devotee-attended participant in a temple procession.

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Photograph of a festive event indoors with a decorated ceremonial canopy in red, green, and yellow fringe above a gold-framed seat. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, smiles and wears a long garland of white jasmine, red roses, and yellow beads with a gold ornamental pendant. Beside him, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray. Another bald man in orange stands to the right, and a man in white shirt is in the foreground. A woman in a cream sari with gold border and a mala stands at left. Lamps and floral decorations surround the scene. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by long hair, saffron clothing, and ceremonial garland.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29August 02 20082008-08-02Outdoor photograph of a crowd moving through a temple street near a stone gopuram-style wall. At centre, a man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange shawl and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace with large beads and a gold pendant, appearing to walk through the crowd. Around him, men in saffron-orange shawls and white shirts walk closely, one in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style bead mala. A man in white with a grey moustache and a blue pen in his pocket is at the left edge. A golden canopy or decorated structure is visible at top. Several people are visible in the background.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02A crowd outdoors before a stone temple gateway with carved pillars. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark stands with hands clasped, wearing an orange robe with a yellow border and a garland of white flowers and green leaves, with a gold bead necklace. Flanking him are shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes with heavy gold bead necklaces and pendants, one with a white-and-yellow sash, another in white with a yellow border. Behind them devotees and onlookers fill the frame, with a man in a striped shirt at the right edge.2010-12-29A crowd outdoors at a temple entrance with carved stone pillars. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red and white forehead mark, and a saffron-orange wrap over bare shoulders stands with palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a layered garland of green leaves, white jasmine and red and yellow flowers, plus gold ceremonial necklaces. To his left, two men in saffron-orange robes wear gold necklaces, one with a shaved head and white tilak. To the right, a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl bows his head beneath a gold necklace. a person, the central figure in saffron with long hair and a flower garland, is shown in person, receiving devotees at the temple.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29August 02 20082008-08-02Outdoor photograph of a procession walking past a temple tower and green trees. A central man in an orange saffron robe wears a long gold-coloured necklace of beads and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. Beside him a younger man in orange robes carries a small bag and folded orange cloth. Around them, women in white and cream saris and men in white shirts and white dhotis walk in a crowd, one older man wearing a rudraksha-style mala and glasses. The a person attribution is uncertain: the central figure has long hair, saffron clothing and a gold necklace, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2009-08-06December 23 20092009-12-23A 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.2008-07-28