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August 01 20082008-08-01A crowded indoor hall with cream walls, orange curtains and a hanging orange-and-cream banner. A woman with long dark wavy hair in a sleeveless orange top stands at right, leaning toward a seated man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white shawl and red tilak. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl stands at left, and a seated man in a yellow shirt sits centre. Many men in white shirts and dhotis stand and sit behind them, some holding small items. Flower garlands hang near the top left.2010-07-24A photograph of a large indoor hall filled with a crowd of several hundred devotees, mostly in white clothes with orange shawls and saffron-clad volunteers scattered among them. At the left foreground, a person with long swept-back dark hair wearing an orange robe and ornate golden garland sits and holds flower offerings, while devotees in white with hands folded in anjali face them, some bowing and prostrating. A tripod-mounted camera, speakers, and audio equipment stand at the left, and a green exit sign and ceiling fan appear above. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan with the seated figure receiving devotees.2008-08-01December 14 20142014-12-14Crowded indoor gathering with orange floor mats and white-clad devotees seated and standing. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala looks upward toward a row of people at right. Beside him a man in white shirt and trousers with a name badge gazes up. At right, a woman in orange robes and gold necklace raises her hands, and other devotees in white wear orange or red shawls. A woman in white with a dark bun stands in the foreground. Many onlookers fill the background. Visible people number roughly 20 to 30.2010-07-24A photograph of a crowded indoor satsang hall with many people seated and standing. In the centre-right, a person in a bright orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-draped platform, extending a hand toward a devotee. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and the figure wears a saffron wrap and orange garments. Around them, devotees in white shirts, orange shawls and saris press close, some with hands folded or touching the person. A bald man in orange robes sits at the right edge beside flower decorations. Fluorescent lights and a wall fan are visible at the top. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with saffron turban, long hair and orange wrap as cues, shown as an in-person satsang participant receiving devotees.2008-10-15A photograph of a devotional gathering in a plain room with a microphone stand in the centre. A seated woman in an orange sari sits on a striped mat facing a white-draped platform with a dark maroon cushion and a gold-coloured object. Around her, many women wear white sarees with gold borders and orange shawls, some seated and some standing, with a few in yellow. A standing young man in white kurta, orange shawl and a rudraksha mala is at the right edge. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed.2008-12-31Indoor hall with blue curtains, white walls and fans, decorated with hanging colourful fabric panels. In the foreground a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne-like seat, facing a crowd. Men and women in white dhotis, shirts and saris stand with folded hands in devotion, some bowing and offering respect. A woman in an orange sari sits on the throne with an orange-clad attendant behind. A red carpet runs through the hall. Several people are gathered around the seat in a darshan-like scene.2010-02-18Crowded indoor hall with a large gathering of devotees, many men and women in white clothes wearing orange shawls over their shoulders. In the foreground a woman with long dark curly hair in an orange garment reaches toward a figure seated on a white-draped chair or cushioned seat, while a man in an orange sannyasi-style garment leans in to assist. Several devotees with hands folded or extended. A white air conditioner unit and window light are visible at the top. An identity badge is worn by one man in white. The central seated figure is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2008-08-01Indoor event photograph in a large hall with a crowd of many people dressed in white, with a bright light flare near the top. In the foreground a smiling man in white shirt and white dhoti wears an orange shawl around his neck. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with an orange border smiles toward the camera and stands near a camera tripod. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at a central pole, with his back to the viewer. Many other attendees in white garments fill the background, and a small floral arrangement is visible at the right edge of the stage area.2006-07-30A large indoor satsang in a wood-panelled hall with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor, mostly dressed in white with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders. In the centre front, a figure with long dark hair and rudraksha malas sits on a tall orange-cushioned throne, with a small table and offerings before him. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit near the front. A projection screen stands at the top right corner of the hall, and a few attendees wear orange and gold clothing.2014-12-26A photograph of a crowded indoor hall where a line of men in white shirts and white dhoti-style trousers kneel and bow with palms pressed together in namaste. Several wear rudraksha malas and identity lanyards. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair in an orange sleeveless robe sits on a white cushion facing the devotees, while another long-haired figure in yellow sits at the left edge. Blue curtains hang on the back wall. The scene resembles a darshan with devotees offering respect.2010-02-18