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A photograph of an outdoor event on an orange-painted platform with red-and-white striped steps. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, orange shawl and a multi-strand beaded garland, sits smiling in an orange armchair; the page indicates Swamiji (probable), with cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, and he is seated as the honoured guest. Around him, devotees in white kurtas with orange or yellow shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a man in white holding a video camera on the left films the scene. A large dark stone-like object stands behind the seated figure, and an orange-cloth-covered table with fruit is visible. Several people in white and yellow stand behind the platform.

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Outdoor satsang at a pada yatra event. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style beaded mala sits smiling on an orange cushioned throne, raising one hand in greeting, with a red and white stepped platform and an orange-brown wall behind him. a person candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and beaded mala, seated as honoured guest. Around him, devotees in white with orange or yellow shawls press forward; one holds a video camera at left. A bald devotee in white and a man with a rudraksha mala stand in front. Other people stand in the background near a dark deity-like statue on a pedestal.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of beads, sitting on an orange cushioned chair before a crowd of devotees in white clothes with orange shawls. A bald man in white with an orange stole gestures toward the seated figure, and a dark-haired man in white holds a small wooden box. Behind them, a cameraman films with a video camera, and a man in yellow stands by. Orange-and-white painted steps and a doorway with banana leaves and coconuts frame the background.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor satsang on a raised platform with red-and-white striped edging and a steel-framed orange cushioned chair. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange shawl, orange ceremonial garments and a rudraksha mala with gold necklace, sits on the chair with one hand raised in gesture while smiling and speaking. Several men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls stand or sit around the platform, and devotees in white with hands folded in namaste face him from the foreground. Banana leaves and a potted plant frame the scene, with a few people standing in the background near a building.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a ritual darshan at a raised orange-cushioned seat beside a red-and-white striped wall. A smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a gold necklace of beads and a red tilak, and sits in the seat. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, several with orange or yellow shawls, stand around. In the foreground, a devotee in white with a rudraksha mala holds his hand to the seated man's feet while others fold their hands in prayer. Two people appear seated or stooped near the seat. A camera is visible at left.2010-07-24Outdoor scene at an orange-walled compound. A long-haired figure in orange robes with an orange shawl and a white-and-gold beaded garland sits smiling on an orange armchair, bare feet resting on a small orange footstool strewn with marigold petals. A bald man in white kurta and dhoti stands at left holding a tray with offerings. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl stands near a cameraman in white shirt filming with a video camera on a tripod-style mount. A red banner reads Guru Purnima with Kannada text, and a second banner shows a portrait of a man in orange turban. Another person in white and a boy in dark shirt stand at right. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, orange shawl and ceremonial beaded garland, seated on a throne-like chair.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor-looking hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and orange garment, sits in a white chair on an orange mat, facing left. Around him, several men in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls stand or move about; one man in front holds his hands together in greeting, and another in white with an orange shawl and a shaved head stands near. Photographers and videographers are at work, one filming with a camera on his shoulder and another kneeling to shoot. A framed photo display hangs on the wall behind, and a man in orange robes stands at the right. A yellow shawl and garlands are visible on some attendees.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor event at a temple-style entrance decorated with mango leaves and hanging yellow and green ornaments. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a gold-bead garland, sits in an orange chair at the centre. Around him, men in white shirts and yellow or orange shawls stand, one holding a camera. A woman in a white sari stands in the background. Several devotees in white and a seated older man in white press close, a man in white placing his hand on the seated figure's shoulder. A hibiscus-decorated woman with a flower-adorned braid is in the foreground. The seated figure appears to be a person with long swept-back hair, orange robe and gold garland, so this is an appearance-based candidate only.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a padapuja ceremony. A man in orange robes with a long gold-bead necklace sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair beside a red cushion, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Orange robes and a neck garland mark him as a central figure, with a probable Swamiji identification based on his long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, washing or touching the feet with a framed photograph held nearby, while a standing man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watches. Other devotees in white crowd in from the left, and a cameraman films at upper left. Background includes white-clad people, a kalasha-like yellow cloth and a palm-tree-lined yard.2010-07-24A photograph of a press and devotee gathering indoors against an orange wall. Several camera operators film and photograph: a man in a striped shirt holds a video camera on the left, a man in a pink shirt with a video camera at the centre, and a man in a white shirt raises a still camera. Behind them, young men and a woman in cream and white clothes with orange shawls stand watching. On the right, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits in profile on a low seat, hands resting in the lap, while a man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. A framed poster hangs on the upper left wall.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron shawl over orange clothing and a white and red flower garland, with a red tilak on the forehead and long swept-back dark hair; he raises one hand in blessing toward a devotee. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, a cameraman with a video camera films, and a person in white stands at right holding papers. A devotee in white kneels before the throne. Orange and red drapes and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-08-01Outdoor ceremony against an orange-painted wall with a hanging banana bunch and foliage. On the right, a figure with long dark swept-back hair, a gold necklace and an orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, beside an orange-cushioned armchair. Nearby, a devotee in orange kneels with palms joined, a man in orange with a mala and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand, and a cameraman in white shoots with a Sony video camera. A low table holds a wooden tray of fruit and flowers, and a woman with white flowers in her hair sits in the foreground. a person is the figure in orange with long hair, gold necklace and namaste, identified by appearance cues only; other people are devotees, priests and camera operators.2010-07-24Indoor photo in an orange-walled room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cloth at right, facing left and smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas stand with orange shawls, and several camera operators film or photograph the scene. One cameraman in a striped shirt holds a shoulder camera, another in a pink shirt and grey trousers films with a handheld camcorder, and a man in a white shirt raises a small camera. A framed photo collage hangs on the wall at upper left. The seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and orange shawl match the description of a person, but the appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity. Visible people: seven or eight.2010-07-24