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A photograph of a group walking in single file along a grassy path through a green, tree-lined field under a pale sky. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a flowing orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala walks with a long wooden staff in hand. Behind him, a line of men in white dhotis and shirts, several with orange shawls and some carrying items, follows along the path. The setting appears to be a rural open field with shrubs and trees. Appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala) match the page's Swamiji reference; the wearer is labelled Swamiji (probable) as an in-person candidate.

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Outdoor photo of a grassy, tree-lined field during a site inspection. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala walks forward holding a long white rod or staff. Behind him, a line of about seven men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walks single file along the path. The foreground figure shows the saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha cues in the protocol sense, so he is labelled a probable Swamiji in person.2008-04-01April 01 20082008-04-01Outdoor photo of four people walking single file across a grassy field with scrubby bushes and trees behind them under a pale sky. The foremost figure, at right, has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body. Another figure in front, at left, wears orange robes and a shaved head, followed by a man in a white shirt and a man in white clothing. The setting appears to be open land used for a site visit.2008-04-01April 01 20082008-04-01A photograph of a group walking across a reddish dirt field under an overcast sky, with a wooded hillside behind them. Six men walk in a line. The man in front on the right wears a white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl and a long beaded necklace, and is smiling. Behind him, several men wear white kurtas with orange shawls. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe and orange shawl walks beneath a bright orange umbrella, and a man beside him holds a black umbrella. Grass borders the path, and a telecommunication tower stands at the left edge.2007-08-11A photograph of three men walking across a grassy field with scrub bushes, pink flowering shrubs, a palm tree and a wire fence behind them. In front, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck carries a long metal rod or staff. Behind him, two older men wear white dhotis and white shirts, one with glasses and a chain, both in sandals. a person, with long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, walking the land during a site inspection of the Tiruvannamalai property.2008-04-01A group of men walks across a dirt field after rain under an overcast sky, with green trees and a low hill behind them. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange garment, bare-chested with long swept-back dark hair, carrying a long wooden staff, and is sheltered by an orange umbrella held above him. Around him are men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders, some barefoot and some in sandals; one at left holds a black umbrella and wears a beaded necklace. The procession moves in a line across the ploughed ground.2007-08-11Outdoor photo of a procession on a dirt path beside a gravel pile and a whitewashed concrete wall, with a temple gateway and palm trees behind. A man in an orange-and-gold robe wearing a long multi-strand gold and beaded garland walks at the centre, and an orange umbrella is held above him by a young man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala. Several shaven-headed men in orange robes walk beside and behind him, and a white-clad elderly man with a grey moustache walks at the left edge. Several other people in white and light shirts follow in the background.2012-09-24April 01 20082008-04-01Outdoor bhoomi puja on a grassy field edged by scrub and trees. In the foreground a bare-headed man in orange robe bends toward a silver tray and brass vessel on the ground, with incense sticks and small offerings. Beside him stands a man with long dark hair, a tripundra mark on his forehead, a rudraksha mala, and an orange wrap, barefoot, facing the ritual items. Behind them women in white saris, some with orange or yellow shawls, hold offering plates and join palms in prayer.2008-04-01A group of about eight men in saffron and maroon robes walks barefoot along a dirt path past a rocky, earthy slope with boulders and a partly visible stone statue behind them. The man in the centre front wears a brown-and-gold dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, his long dark hair swept back, and he holds a ceremonial staff in the group. Several men in orange robes wear rudraksha malas; one older man in orange has a red turban and a white name tag.2013-10-19April 01 20082008-04-01