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Indoor photo in a narrow hallway of a home, with balloons in red, yellow, blue and pink visible near a doorway. A smiling figure in long orange robes and bare feet stands centre, draped in layered garlands of white, pink and red flowers and holding a bouquet of yellow and white blossoms. Several people surround them: a man in a white kurta with folded hands, women in saris (a red one, a maroon one, a yellow one) and striped blouses, a man in a blue jacket, a man in a checked shirt, and a child held by an adult in yellow. One woman kneels on the floor. The orange-robed figure has long swept-back dark hair, consistent with the a person presentation cues on the page, so the appearance label is given as probable and the presence as in person.

Indoor photo in a hall with plain concrete pillars and string lights along the ceiling. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands centre, wearing a multicolour flower garland with a skull-shaped pendant and smiling. Around him, devotees in white dhotis, shirts and sarees line both sides, several with hands folded in greeting. Women in white and green or yellow-bordered saris and gold bangles stand to the right, and a man in white on the right wears a rudraksha mala. The group appears to be welcoming him.

October 15 2008

A photograph taken indoors in a plain hallway with pale blue walls, a dark tiled floor and a carved wooden doorway. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a red bindi stands barefoot at the centre, smiling, one arm extended. Around him, several devotees bow or fold their hands: a man in a tan shirt and trousers bends forward with hands joined, women in white, yellow and lavender saris with flowers in their hair lean in, and a few others in white and pink stand behind. The robed man has short dark hair and no visible crown, turban, mala or long swept hair, so the appearance cues for a probable identification are insufficient.

February 12 2010

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A photograph of a darshan-style gathering in a hall with white-draped seating and a red curtain backdrop. A figure in long-sleeved orange robes and long swept-back hair sits on a white throne-like seat, holding a small offering to a seated devotee in a pink sari who has hands folded in greeting. Behind them a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands beside a tray of prasad and rudraksha malas. Several people in white and pastel saris sit or stand around, and a few men in white shirts stand near the left wall. Right side shows a white tray with sweets, rudraksha beads and vibhuti. Orange-robed figure appears to be a probable Swamiji, seated on the throne-like seat with long hair and saffron robes.

A photograph taken indoors in a hallway with white walls, pink trim, ceiling fans and a framed picture of a deity. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, with a gold necklace, red bindi and a large gold chain, smiles while placing his hand on the head of an older bald man in a striped shirt who bows. Around them several men in white shirts and dhotis, some with white tilaka, and a woman in purple watch. Several people stand in the background near an open doorway. a person appears as the central figure in saffron and gold cues, blessing a devotee.

A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment over a red undershirt and a red shawl, sits on a gold throne decorated with a floral garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He rests his right hand on the head of a man in a white kurta who bows forward, his hand gripping the bowed man's hands. Scattered yellow petals fall around them. Seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and onlookers in the foreground, a microphone stand and blue and red drapes complete the stage setting. Swamiji (probable) is shown by long hair, orange saffron clothing and a seated throne posture, with a devotee blessing being given.

Indoor darshan or blessing session in a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads sits on a white sofa-like seat, extending his right hand to bless a bowed elderly man in white who presses his palms together. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure; his long swept-back hair and orange clothing are the cues. Around them are devotees in white and saffron shawls, a woman in white with gold border, a child, and a young man in red kurta standing behind. A vase of pink flowers, a white-covered table, and rudraksha malas, fruit and printed papers on the seat are visible. Devotees hold small slips of paper.

February 06 2009

A crowded indoor gathering where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, stands at left and reaches forward with both hands, extending them toward a seated group. Around him, devotees in white kurtas and rudraksha malas press in, many with hands pressed together or raised. Behind them, a cluster of people in casual shirts and saris stand near a peacock-feather arrangement, potted plants and white and purple flowers at lower left. Golden-yellow walls form the backdrop.

A photograph of a home living room decorated with balloons and flowers. A man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a red and white flower garland, seated on a red sofa and smiling. Around him sit a group of adults and children on the floor, some in pink, blue, green and striped clothing. A brass oil lamp stands at the right beside the sofa, with pink and white flower arrangements and a potted plant at left. A framed picture hangs on the wall. The man has distinctive long hair and orange saffron robes with a garland, so this may be the swamiji (probable).