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Outdoor photo of a large dark elephant with a rope around its neck and ear, tethered beside a wooden post on a palm-strewn ground with coconut palms behind. A man in a red checked shirt and orange-brown mundu stands at left touching the elephant's flank. At right, a woman in white reaches toward the elephant's raised trunk, while a man in cream dhoti and shirt, an older woman in white with a red border, and a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stand nearby.

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Outdoors in a palm-lined compound, a large tusked elephant with its trunk raised reaches toward a woman in a white sari and white top who touches its trunk. A man in a maroon shirt and dhoti stands at the elephant's side, and a woman in a white sari with a red border stands nearby beside a man in a yellow shirt and white dhoti. On the right, a person in a long saffron-orange robe with dark flowing hair stands with their back partly turned, holding a small item. Coconut palm fronds lie on the ground and a low wall with greenery is behind. Five people are visible.2006-11-09A large grey elephant stands on the left in an open yard with dry straw on the ground, coconut palms and a low concrete wall behind it. Three people stand beside it: a woman in a white sari with her dark hair in a bun reaches to touch the elephant's trunk, a man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with gold watch extends his arm toward the elephant, and a figure on the right in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala gestures toward the animal. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha mala, appearing in person at the elephant interaction.2006-11-09Outdoor photograph of an elephant at a palace compound with palm trees and a pale wall behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at right, arm extended toward the elephant's trunk, smiling. Beside him, a man in a cream shirt and white dhoti smiles, and a woman in a white sari with a dark braid touches the elephant's trunk while resting her hand on a stone block. Straw is scattered on the ground. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed long-haired figure with rudraksha mala matches the page's Swamiji reference.2006-11-10A photograph of an outdoor enclosure beside a wall, with palm trees behind. A large dark elephant with a yellow rope around its neck stands at left, its trunk lowered toward a woman in a white top and dark hair tied back with a pink ribbon. In the centre a man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands beside her. At right, a man with long dark curly hair wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a rudraksha mala, and reaches out to touch the elephant's head. Straw and leaves are scattered on the ground, and a stone block sits near the woman.2006-11-09November 09 20062006-11-09An outdoor photograph of a large dark elephant with a rope around its neck and a wooden post beside it, standing on a paved ground with dry palm fronds. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and stands with hands at his sides, appearing to watch the elephant; he shows distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing consistent with the page's description, but appearance is not conclusive. Nearby, several people in white dhotis and white garments stand in a loose group, including a woman in a white sari with red border on the right.2006-11-10A large dark elephant stands on a sandy, straw-strewn ground beside a low wall, with coconut palms and banana plants behind it. A man in a rust-brown shirt and orange-brown dhoti stands at the left by the elephant's leg. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti reaches out to touch the elephant's trunk, while a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse holds the trunk. Another man in cream stands behind them, and a young woman in white stands near a low stone pillar. At the right foreground, a person with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and shawl, appearing to be a sannyasi or devotee, with people in white clothing beside them. a person cues are not clearly established, so this figure is described by role only.2006-11-09An outdoor photo of a large dark elephant on the left with its trunk curled toward a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala on the right. The man has long, swept-back dark hair and is smiling, appearing to be the centre of attention. Behind the elephant, a white-clad figure stands near the wall. A group of about six men and women in white and cream traditional clothes, including dhotis and kurtas, stands in a row watching. Banana trees, palms and strings of bunting frame a courtyard with a tree stump and dry leaves on the ground.2006-11-09Outdoors beside a palm-lined compound, a large dark elephant stands on dry palm fronds, its trunk raised and touched by a woman in white salwar kameez with a red-patterned hem. A man in a yellow kurta and white dhoti reaches toward the elephant's head. A man in a red-brown shirt and dhoti stands at its left leg. Beside a stone post, a young man in white kurta and a girl in white dress stand watching. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, possibly a person by appearance, stands near older men in white. Banana plants and a white building form the background.2006-11-10November 10 20062006-11-10An outdoor photograph of an elephant at an ashram-like compound with palm trees and banana plants behind a low wall. A large elephant with a rope around its neck stands on the left, its trunk curled down toward a small stone pedestal. On the left edge, a man in a rust-brown shirt and dhoti stands near the elephant. At centre, a woman in white with a red-bordered cloth stands near the elephant's trunk. To the right, a young man in a cream kurta and dhoti, another man in white, and a person in white stand in a row, while a man in an orange-saffron robe with long hair and beard faces the scene at right. A white-clad figure and an older woman in white with a red blouse stand further right. Strings of bunting are strung across the background.2006-11-09November 09 20062006-11-09