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A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-and-gold saffron wrap with a gold bead necklace and rudraksha-style gold ornaments fastening a gold chain or garland around the neck of a smiling shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold armlet. The long-haired figure has distinctive long dark hair and gold necklaces, consistent with Swamiji (probable), tying the gold chain as an honour. Behind them, several people in white dhotis with maroon borders and orange saris and salwar stand watching and smiling outdoors near an orange wall, a potted plant and a sign reading MEET the M in English. The figure on the right appears to be the central subject of the honour, while the recipient in orange receives it.

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A photograph of an outdoor ashram setting with an orange-painted wall and a printed banner behind. In the foreground, a long-haired man in an orange sannyasi cloth with a gold necklace of beads is tying or adjusting a gold beaded garland and armlet on a shaven-headed young man in orange robes, who smiles while a red-marked forehead is visible. Around them, people in white dhotis with pink borders, and a man in a maroon top, watch with hands folded in greeting. The long-haired figure has distinctive long dark hair, orange robes, gold necklaces and a shoulder-draped orange cloth, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (probable). Several onlookers stand nearby in saffron, white and maroon clothing.2011-10-26A photograph of two saffron-clad men in an outdoor setting. On the right, a long-haired man in orange robes with a red-and-gold border, wearing a heavy rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold ornaments and a red tilak on his forehead, reaches to tie a gold armlet on the upper arm of a shaved-headed man on the left, who wears an orange cloth, a beaded necklace and a gold armband and smiles. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and a man in a maroon shawl stand with hands folded, and a woman in a grey tunic with teal trousers and an orange shawl watches. An orange wall and a poster reading MEET the Master sit behind them. The ritual gesture appears to be a bestowal of an armlet during a gathering.2011-10-26A photograph of an outdoor ceremony in front of an orange-washed building with a poster on the wall. A shaven-headed man in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and gold bracelet smiles while another man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a gold-bead necklace, ties or adjusts a gold bracelet on his arm. Behind them stand several men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls, a man in an orange kurta with glasses, and women in sarees, all watching. A woman in a pink saree stands at the left edge, and one more person is partially visible on the right. A poster beside them shows photographs and Kannada text.2011-10-26Photograph of two saffron-robed men in an open courtyard with orange walls. The man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a shawl of orange and gold with red border, and a heavy gold bead necklace; he gestures with one hand toward the shaven-headed man on the left, who wears orange robes, a gold necklace, a gold armlet and bangles and looks down. Several men in white dhotis with maroon borders stand behind, one with folded hands. The shawl-and-cues appearance of the right-hand man is consistent with the page's a person reference, so he is labelled a probable Swamiji candidate in person; the other figures are devotees.2011-10-26December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a celebratory event with a green banner behind the stage showing large white Kannada lettering and the numeral 60 in blue. A bald man in orange saffron robes with a draped orange shawl smiles broadly while placing a white flower garland around the neck of another person kneeling or bowing before him, whose head is covered by an orange turban and who wears an orange robe. Both wear saffron clothing. On the right, a bearded man in white kurta and orange shawl stands with hands pressed together in greeting, and another man in white with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl stands behind. On the left, a man in a white shirt holds a bowl of offerings. Marigold and white flower garlands hang from the banner.2007-01-30February 22 20112011-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang setting where a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a long gold bead necklace, smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in white. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes leans in and holds the sash, while other men in white and orange stand in the background beneath orange and maroon fabric drapes. The scene suggests a blessing being given at a devotional gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated blessing figure's long hair, saffron shawl and gold bead mala match the page's identification.2011-02-27 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor hall where an elderly man in a white shirt with glasses and a rudraksha-style red bead necklace stands with palms pressed together in anjali namaskar, facing a man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned embellished border. The man in orange wears a long gold-and-bead necklace, a pearl-style mala and a small pendant, and has his hair swept back in a long style; his hands are clasped in front of him. Behind them, another man in orange with a shaved head and a red forehead mark stands near a second orange-clad figure, and several people in white and other colours move in the background. Orange and gold tassels hang from the ceiling at the upper right.2011-02-22Indoor photo at an ashram-style hall with colourful striped pillars and a projector screen behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with gold border and a long gold-bead necklace reaches out to bless a devotee, placing his hand on the devotee's head. The devotee in a blue striped shirt and lanyard holds his hands in anjali. Beside them, an older man in a grey striped shirt bows with hands folded. To the right, a bald priest in orange robe with beaded necklace and white ash markings on his arm carries a white tray with offerings. Several other people stand in the background, including a woman in orange. A man in a white shirt stands at far left.2011-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph in an indoor hall with a pink ceiling and a red-maroon drape behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, gold hoop earrings, a long gold-bead necklace and a rudraksha mala wears a saffron-orange shawl and stands center, holding a folded white paper and looking down. a person cues: the long swept hair, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha mala. To his right a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulders holds a red box of sweets and a tray. On the left, a man in a white shirt with palms together and another man touch the head of a devotee in orange, in a blessing gesture. Women in white and saffron stand at right, and a red-and-gold box with packets sits in the foreground.2013-05-18