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A photograph of two men seated in orange upholstered chairs on a stage with a dark blue draped backdrop and hanging yellow, green and red floral tassels. The man at centre has long dreadlocked hair, a vertical white forehead mark, a yellow and magenta marigold garland, rudraksha and bead malas, and an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered shawl; he raises one hand in a blessing gesture. To the right, a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and an orange robe with red border sits with his hands clasped. A partially visible person holding a brass vessel appears at the left edge. Appearance-based candidate: a person for the centre figure, based on the dreadlocked hair, orange robe and garland; the page only states a visit and pada puja.

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A photograph on a stage with a dark blue draped backdrop and an orange fabric hanging at top right. A man with long dreadlocks in rust-brown robes and a yellow-and-magenta flower garland raises his right hand in a blessing gesture, with rudraksha and crystal malas and a pendant at his chest. Beside him, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and an orange robe with a maroon border and black beaded mala holds a tray of yellow flowers while a shaven-headed attendant in orange stands at right, handing it over. Orange cushioned chairs sit on either side.2011-02-13A photograph of a stage ceremony before a dark blue curtain with garlands hanging above. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks and tripundra marks on his forehead wears an orange-gold silk shawl over an orange robe and a rudraksha mala with a pendant. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala wears an orange garment with maroon border and is bare-armed. On the right, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray of yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves. Orange-cushioned chairs sit at the edges of the stage.2011-02-13A dreadlocked man in saffron-orange robes and a long yellow-and-magenta flower garland stands on an orange-cushioned seat, with a rudraksha mala and a white vibhuti stripe on his forehead. Two men in orange clothing stand before him: one with long hair and rudraksha beads over an orange garment, and one bald in an orange shawl, who holds a brass vessel with offerings. Behind them hang a dark curtain, orange drapery and floral strings.2011-02-13A stage ceremony in an orange-draped hall with dark grey curtains and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hanging overhead. A man with long dreadlocks wears an orange-red shawl over an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala, his hand raised to his brow as he receives honour. A younger man in an orange dhoti and shawl lifts a tall yellow-and-magenta flower garland toward him, while a shaved-headed man in saffron robes stands at the right holding a silver tray, consistent with a pada puja or garland offering.2011-02-13Two men sit in large orange upholstered armchairs on a stage before a dark grey curtain with orange hanging decorations at the top. The man on the left has long dreadlocks, a horizontal white forehead mark, rudraksha and crystal-bead malas, and wears an orange-brown robe with a red border, speaking into a headset microphone and gesturing with his hands. The man on the right has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a red-and-orange shawl over an orange robe with red trim, and a rudraksha mala. He smiles broadly and rests one hand on the armrest.2011-02-13A stage ceremony where a man with long dreadlocks and orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a pendant, stands at left while a man with long dark swept-back hair, bare-chested in orange robes with a red-bordered shawl and rudraksha mala, lifts a red and gold embroidered shawl around him. Behind them a man with shaved head in orange clothing holds a silver tray of yellow and white flower garlands with green leaves. Orange cushioned chairs and a dark blue curtain with hanging white and yellow flower garlands form the backdrop. The gesture resembles a felicitation with a shawl, offered during a formal event.2011-02-13Two men sit in matching orange upholstered armchairs on a stage before a dark blue curtain, with an orange fringed hanging visible at top. The man on the left, with long dreadlocks, wears an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a white pendant, gesturing with both open hands while speaking into a gooseneck microphone. The man on the right, with long dark hair, wears an orange and red-bordered robe and a rudraksha mala, smiling broadly with his hands resting in his lap. The scene suggests a seated satsang or discourse.2011-02-13Two saffron-robed men sit in orange upholstered armchairs on a stage in front of a dark blue draped curtain, with an orange fringed decoration hanging above. The man on the left with long dreadlocks, a horizontal white forehead mark and rudraksha malas gestures with both open hands while speaking into a gooseneck microphone. The man on the right with long dark hair, a red bindi and multiple rudraksha malas smiles broadly with his hand resting on the armrest. Both wear orange and red shawls over saffron robes.2011-02-13Two men sit side by side in tall orange armchairs on a stage with a dark blue draped backdrop and a partly visible orange banner at the top. The man on the left has long dreadlocks, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a large crystal-like pendant necklace, and wears an orange-brown shawl over his body while speaking into a boom microphone with his hands clasped. The man on the right, wearing a saffron-orange robe with a red-bordered drape, long swept-back hair, a red tilak and a rudraksha mala, smiles broadly while looking toward the speaker. The setting suggests a seated conversation between two religious leaders on stage.2011-02-13Two men sit in tall orange upholstered armchairs before a grey draped curtain, with an orange fringed hanging above. The man on the left, with long dreadlocks, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, orange robes and a layered rudraksha mala, speaks into a microphone with his hands clasped. The man on the right, with long dark hair, red tilak, orange robes with red border and a rudraksha mala, smiles broadly with his hand resting on the armrest. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the right-hand seated figure, who is shown as an in-person presence at the event.2011-02-13A photograph of two men seated in tall orange upholstered armchairs before a dark blue curtain, with a microphone on a stand between them. On the left, a man with long dreadlocks and a white tilak on his forehead wears an orange robe and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a silver pendant, his hands folded, speaking into the microphone. On the right, a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and tilak, wears an orange and red-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, his hand resting on the armrest. A cloth with orange and red trim lies on the left armrest, and orange marigold-like flowers hang at the top of the frame.2011-02-13A photograph of a stage ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands centre on an orange platform, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white beaded necklace, with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers around his neck. To the left, an elderly bearded man with long white hair, in an orange and pink silk shawl with gold border and a garland of yellow and purple flowers, holds a brass tray of offerings toward him. To the right, a younger man with long dark hair in an orange robe with maroon border and rudraksha beads stands looking down. Orange cushioned armchairs flank the central figure. The scene suggests a pada puja offering, though the platform and gestures are the main visible action.2011-02-13