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July 13 2009

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A crowded temple-procession scene in which a central man in a red-orange robe and red shawl wears a white and red head-cloth, a heavy gold double necklace with a pendant, and long dark rudraksha malas, smiling while holding his hands together. Beside him a younger man in saffron-orange robes with a curly hair smiles and holds a tall silver ceremonial staff with ornate engraving. Around them devotees in white dhotis, saffron-clad attendants with yellow-orange cloths and a garland of red and white flowers crowd the aisle. The centre figure matches the visible appearance cues associated with a person, with his distinctive gold necklace and rudraksha malas, while the crowd is in a temple procession setting.2009-07-13A photograph of a procession inside a temple at night, with a crowd of devotees behind. In the centre a smiling man with swept-back long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold-coloured ornate necklace, golden bangles and a rudraksha mala; he appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him walk saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas and sacred ash marks, a woman in a white sari, and on the right a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala carrying a silver staff. Other devotees in white and orange stand in the background.2012-04-11November 25 20092009-11-25December 23 20082008-12-23December 05 20112011-12-05A photograph of a group standing indoors in a rustic setting with weathered wooden beams and a faded pink wall. At centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace of ornate beads and a gold chain, and a red-brown kumkum mark on his forehead; his hands are clasped in front of him. Around him stand saffron-clad men wearing rudraksha malas, one with white vibhuti lines on his forehead, and a young boy in white clothes with a tilak and mala. On the left, an elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with hands folded, and a woman in a dark blouse with glasses stands with hands together. A white cloth covers a seat in the foreground.2012-09-24A photograph of a group walking through a temple interior at night. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, a gold-and-bead necklace, gold armbands and an orange saffron garment with a gold border walks forward, appearing to speak. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing. Around him, several men wear saffron or orange robes with rudraksha malas, one in a white kurta with rudraksha beads, and a woman in a cream sari stands behind. Another man in a white kurta with rudraksha mala is at the right edge. A carved stone pillar and a metal rod are visible in the background.2012-04-11Night-time photograph of a crowd in a temple area. At centre, a smiling man with short dark hair and a white headband wears an orange-red saffron cloth draped over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace with a pendant. Beside him at left, an elderly man in an orange robe with a gold necklace walks, and a bare-chested man at right wears a white dhoti with a patterned yellow-green sash and a red-brown rudraksha mala; his chest bears white markings. Women in saris, including one in a maroon blouse with palms pressed together, stand in the background among devotees. The centre man is a person based on the saffron cloth, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2009-07-13Outdoor procession with a central man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, wearing a red tilak on his forehead, walking beside a bearded man in orange who holds a tall wooden pole with a decorated orange canopy. Behind them, women in white and cream saris and garlands of white flowers and beads follow, one woman carrying a tray of white cloth with pink and red flower offerings. The a person candidate has a presentation with a gold necklace and saffron robes, but the appearance is uncertain, so the identification is unsure.2009-06-09A barefoot procession moves through a dim temple corridor at night. A central man wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold trim, a long gold-beaded necklace, gold armbands, and a red tilak on his forehead; he appears to be the focus of the group. Around him, men in saffron robes wear rudraksha malas, and a man in a white kurta carries a tall ceremonial staff topped with an ornament. Others in white dhotis and light shirts walk alongside, some with rudraksha beads and tilak marks, while a man in a teal shirt with a mala follows at right. The stone floor and pillars suggest a temple interior.2012-04-11August 02 20082008-08-02December 23 20082008-12-23