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October 27 2015

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Outdoor photo of two men greeting each other in front of an orange-walled building with a red corrugated canopy and a tree. The man on the left wears a red-orange turban with a small tilak, a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, and a reddish-orange shawl over his shoulder, and is smiling. The man on the right wears a white kurta and white trousers with a marigold garland and a gold wristwatch, and is accepting the greeting with his hands clasped. Several onlookers in shirts stand in the background near a staircase.2015-10-27July 22 20132013-07-22January 20 20142014-01-20August 02 20132013-08-02A photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a white-walled hall with gold-finished furniture. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne with a leopard-print cloth, extending both hands in blessing toward a man in a white shirt who bends forward with palms joined. A barefoot child in white trousers and an orange top stands on a red-cushioned platform between them. Behind them, several men in light green kurta, beige kurta and blue striped shirt stand observing; one wears a white dhoti with a gold necklace. a person is described by the saffron turban, robes and rudraksha mala. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate, so the a person field is unsure.2016-05-02Outdoor photograph at a Kumbh Mela setting with a dirt ground and a yellow-ochre painted wall. A tall man in a maroon-and-gold dhoti and a red turban, wearing a heavy gold necklace and a red-beaded bracelet on his upper arm, stands at the centre with his hand extended toward a man in white kurta and orange dhoti who bows low before him. Beside him, two bald sadhus in maroon robes with gold sashes and gold necklaces look on. To the right, a man with a red turban wears a pink-orange robe and rudraksha mala, and bearded sadhus in orange robes stand nearby with hands folded. Four men in saffron robes and a seated figure appear as partially visible people. The tall central figure with the turban and ornate gold necklace matches the a person cues of a turban and ornate gold ceremonial jewellery, so he is treated as a candidate present in person.2015-09-14A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with a red and turquoise flower garland and a gold necklace, places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head cloth. The devotee's hands are folded in anjali. Behind them, saffron-clad attendants stand near a metal bowl, and a golden ornate throne canopy and a gilded lion-like figure appear beside the seated man. Palm trees and an open-sided canopy frame the outdoor ceremonial setting. a person is the seated man, identified by the turban, saffron garments, rudraksha and ornate gold necklace and his role as the one giving blessing from the throne.2015-08-09Night photograph of a blessing ritual. A man in a white shirt and white headband bows with folded palms and lowered head, receiving a blessing as a person in a rust-orange turban and orange-gold garment, wearing a red and turquoise flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, extends a hand to his forehead. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants and a white-clad man stand near a golden deity murti on a red-cushioned seat. a person: the blessing figure has a rust-orange turban, a red and turquoise garland, gold-toned ornaments and an orange-gold wrap, consistent with the page's identification, though appearance alone is uncertain.2015-08-09A photograph of a ritual scene in an open hall. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat with gold-carved armrests, wearing a heavy gold necklace and holding a white string that he gives to a man. The seated figure has long hair pinned at the back, smiles and gestures with both hands. Facing him, a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl bows low with his hands near the string. Other people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a participant in white and red-orange stands at right. Ceiling fans, lights and white walls surround the room. The page indicates Swamiji at this event, but the seated figure's appearance shows several cues (long hair, orange turban, gold necklace, saffron robe) that are consistent with a probable identification, so this is an appearance-based candidate, shown in person.2015-07-20April 30 20162016-04-30July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a crowded ceremonial gathering. In the centre, a person in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with a long brown rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace smiles while touching the head of a seated devotee with a palm. Around them, saffron-robed monks, a man in white with a yellow lanyard, and a man in a yellow-and-orange turban stand or sit. The person at centre wears a shawl with gold-toned trim and bracelets of rudraksha beads. Another person in a bright orange garment is visible at the right edge, and a flower garland is held in the foreground.2015-01-13