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A photograph of an indoor satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white, many wearing orange or saffron shawls. On the right, a figure seated on an orange-cushioned throne-like sofa with a red velvet backrest wears a flowing saffron-orange robe, long swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace, and gestures with both hands while speaking. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the central honoured position. Around him, devotees in white and orange shawls listen closely; a bald man in white with an orange shawl and a woman in white with a rudraksha-style mala lean in. A tray of bananas sits in the lower right corner and a pedestal fan stands in the background.

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Indoor hall with many people standing and seated on orange and white cloth. In the foreground, a bearded man with rudraksha mala and orange robe sits on the floor facing a woman in white. On the right, a long-haired figure in orange robes and ornate gold necklace sits on an orange upholstered seat; this figure matches Swamiji's ceremonial presentation (Swamiji (probable)), with long swept-back hair, orange clothing and gold ornaments, and is speaking with a hand gesture to a devotee in a white shirt. Other men in white and saffron-red scarves stand nearby, and a white fan and red cushion sit at the right edge.2010-07-24Indoor photo of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with orange floor mats and a fan on the right. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange garment with a gold necklace sits on an orange-cushioned seat, gesturing with both hands toward a standing group. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears through long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing and an ornate gold necklace, seated centrally in the frame. Around him, a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands close, while a man in a white dhoti with a name badge and a bearded man in orange robes with rudraksha beads listen. Women in white and a young man in an orange-red shawl are at the front and edges, with a crowd of white-clad devotees behind.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja-style darshan in a hall with white walls, a wall hanging and a standing fan. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on an orange-cushioned seat, with gold jewellery and a gold necklace, smiling as devotees bow before them. In the foreground, a devotee kneels with bowed head before the seated figure. Nearby, a bald man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala kneels in front of the seat. Behind them, many people in white clothes, some with yellow or orange shawls, stand and sit on orange mats. A man in a beige shirt wears an orange rosette badge. Overall, the setting resembles a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham satsang-style darshan. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing, gold ornaments and rudraksha-style cues.2010-07-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and ornate gold-and-bead necklace sits on an orange throne-like chair with carved dark wooden armrests, smiling and extending a hand toward devotees. Several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, kneel or stand before him with folded hands in a namaskar gesture. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. A tray of bananas and fruit sits on the throne's side, and a red-curtained hall with a pedestal fan and seated devotees in white forms the background.2010-07-24A photograph inside a plain hall with cream walls and a hanging orange-and-white banner at top left. A long-haired man in orange robes and a gold-beaded necklace sits on an orange-draped dais, smiling and raising one hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a rolled paper scroll. A bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace stands beside the dais holding a paper roll. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white kurtas and white garments, some wearing yellow shawls, stands and sits. A white pedestal fan stands at right, a red cloth covers a seat at right, and a tray of bananas sits in the lower right corner.2010-07-24Indoor darshan scene in a hall with white curtains and a standing fan. A seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne wears a saffron/orange robe, a rudraksha-style necklace with ceremonial gold adornments, and has long swept-back dark hair; a tray of fruit and flowers sits beside them. Seated devotees in white kurtas and orange scarves, and a bald man in white, sit in front of them, while a man in a white shirt with folded hands bows in greeting. Other men in white and orange stand along the back wall, and a person in the foreground bends forward at the bottom edge. Appearance-based cues are present, but identity is uncertain, so the seated figure is labelled as a possible Swamiji. Orange-draped tables with books line the left side of the room.2010-07-24Indoor photo of a darshan line in a hall with a seated figure on an orange-draped raised seat at right. The seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair and wears an orange garment, with an ornate gold necklace, and is receiving devotees. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands beside the seat, and a line of devotees in white and cream clothes with folded hands stands before the seat, with a woman in a patterned top and a woman with a braid in the foreground. Before the seat are wooden trays of bananas, sweets and fruit, a silver plate with bananas and flowers, and a fan at right. Seated devotees sit on the floor at left, and a decorated deity murti with garlands is visible in the background at left.2010-07-24July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall. A bare-headed man in a long-sleeved orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on an orange upholstered throne, smiling, with a long garland of gold-coloured beads around his neck, and a tray of fruit and sweets sits beside him. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with saffron or yellow scarves and rudraksha malas, lean forward and bow; a bald man in white gestures with raised hands in front of the throne, and a woman kneels with her head bowed at the foot of the throne. A white-clad attendant holds a white rod. A white-curtained window, a standing electric fan and a crowd of standing people in white stand in the background.2010-07-24July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a darshan session in a hall with cream walls and white curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a gold necklace of beads and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on an orange cushioned seat and smiles while extending his bare foot forward. Seated in front, a devotee in white kurta and white dhoti bends forward and offers a folded paper and a garland of beads with both hands. Other devotees in white clothes, some with yellow shawls and orange-brown scarves, stand and sit around the room. A bald man in white stands behind the seated figure, and a plate of bananas and a white fan appear at the right. The figure in orange is a person candidate by appearance, shown seated in darshan.2010-07-24A photograph of a person seated on an ornate orange throne with a dark carved backrest, wearing an orange robe, a gold-bead necklace, and a red bindi with long dark hair swept back. Around the throne, several devotees in white and orange stand and sit; a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits in front with folded hands, and women in saris and gold jewellery stand nearby. Bowls of fruit sit on white side tables, and a backdrop of beaded curtains and a patterned border hangs behind. Someone seated on the throne has a distinctive presentation consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate, with orange robes, a gold necklace and swept-back hair, in a seated position of honour.2010-07-24