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A photograph of a man walking barefoot along a dirt path between white compound walls, gazing upward. He has long, swept-back dark hair and wears a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with maroon borders, a large gold-coloured garland of flowers around his neck, and a gold bangle on his wrist. A white-clad person stands at the left edge. Beyond an open black gate, a banana plant, orange-and-red decorative bunting and a small water-filled pit are visible. A tin-roofed shelter and potted plants frame the right side. Visible cues include long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, so he is a probable Swamiji (probable) figure presented as a walking devotee at a ceremony preparation.

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November 17 20112011-11-17A photograph of two men walking barefoot across a whitewashed terrace beside a low white wall, with wooden poles stacked at left and green shrubs at right. The man in front wears long swept-back dark hair, a saffron-orange drape over the shoulder and body, a red-bordered orange cloth, and a gold-and-beige flower-bead garland with a large pendant at the chest. The man at left wears a white kurta and dhoti with a saffron shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala at the neck. Appearance-based candidate: a person, distinguished by the long hair, orange robes and ceremonial garland; the page indicates a ritual event on this date. Lamp on the wall behind.2006-09-29November 09 20112011-11-09A man walks barefoot across a grey concrete courtyard in front of a red brick wall and green shrubs. He wears an orange saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, with maroon borders, and orange dhoti-style lower garments with maroon-edged pleats. A dark rudraksha mala hangs around his neck, and his hair is tied back in a knot. He holds the mala with one hand while looking to the side. Partially visible on the left, another person in white dhoti and shirt stands nearby. a person: the saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial dress are the qualifying cues for the central walking figure.2011-02-20Two men walk barefoot on red earth through a gateway decorated with banana leaves, orange and marigold garlands and small flags. The man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, wears an orange and maroon-bordered dhoti-style wrap, a large gold-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with cues that match the a person label, and he is in the process of walking. The man on the left wears white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl and holds his hands together at his waist. Behind them a man in white with an orange shawl stands near a black gate, and a black hose runs across the ground.2006-09-29September 08 20112011-09-08Outdoor photo at a temple construction site with dirt ground. In the foreground a figure with long dark wavy hair wears an orange saffron shawl over the shoulder, a gold ceremonial necklace, and gold bangles. Behind a tree and banana leaves, a few people in white and pink clothing walk and stand near a white wall. A young man in a maroon shirt and jeans stands at right. Small clay pots with green leaves and orange flowers sit on the ground beside a stack of pale blue bricks on a teal cloth. Probable Swamiji (probable) in saffron shawl with rudraksha-style gold necklace and long hair, standing as a devotee at the ceremony.2006-09-29A barefoot man with long, swept-back dark hair walks along a concrete path beside a dark iron gate with golden finials, past a red-brick wall and a grey stone shrine spire. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder and wrapped as dhoti-style trousers, with multiple strands of rudraksha mala beads across his chest, golden armlets and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. Metal scaffolding and trees stand in the background in daylight.2011-11-17Outdoor photograph on a dry grassy ground with a white metal railing and a concrete building behind. A bare-shouldered man with long swept-back dark hair wears a rust-red cloth wrap, a thick rudraksha mala with large gold beads, a gold chain, a red bindi, and a gold-bordered dhoti, standing with arms relaxed. To the right, an older man with a grey beard and sunglasses wears an orange kurta and matching shawl. Two men in white dhotis and shirts stand at left.2013-04-03A standing man in an orange saffron wrap with gold zari borders, draped over one shoulder, wears a long necklace of gold-toned round beads with a dark rudraksha-style cord at the neck. He has long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands rest near his waist. Behind him are trees, green foliage and a low pale wall on a dirt ground. Appearance-based label: a person, with qualifying cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold beads; the page indicates he is not at this event, so the candidate is shown in a single photograph.2011-09-08A man walks barefoot along a concrete path beside a gold-tipped iron railing and a red brick wall. He wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder and a dhoti-style lower garment, with gold armlets and wristlets and layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces. He has long dark hair swept back and a tilak with a red dot on his forehead, and looks downward. Trees, scaffolding and a stone pillar are visible behind him. Appearance matches the page's Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold ornaments, so he is described as a probable Swamiji walking in the grounds.2011-11-17A man with long dark hair walks barefoot across a tiled walkway beneath a covered red pillar. He wears a red sari-style wrap with gold border and a dark rudraksha mala draped over his bare shoulder and chest, with a red tilak mark on his forehead. Behind him, another man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks on the same path, holding sandals. A grey vehicle and a small golden box are at the left edge.2011-09-16