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A photograph inside a wooden-panelled hall with a large black plastic-covered backdrop bearing a golden outline of a head wearing a turban. Flanking the backdrop are tall decorated fabric banners in multicoloured patterns with gold fringe. A long-haired figure in a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl and a small orange flower in the hair stands beside an upholstered cream armchair with wooden arms. Two men are bending over the chair, one in a grey jacket and white trousers, the other in white. Red and pink flower arrangements sit at the lower right.

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A photograph taken from behind of a figure in a cream embroidered long robe with a gold-edged white shawl draped over one shoulder, with long dark hair tied up and orange flowers in it, standing before a large backdrop of a glossy black plastic sheet bearing a printed portrait with a cream-and-gold turban. A man in a grey hooded top and a man in white kurta with glasses lean in from the left, one touching the cream upholstered armchair in front. Orange-gold and multicolour embroidered borders frame the backdrop on both sides, and red roses sit at the lower right corner.2006-04-01A seated man with long dark hair and a bare head sits on a cream-and-gold armchair on a white-draped stage in a wood-panelled hall. He wears a white and cream dhoti with gold border and a white shawl. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop with a printed portrait of a smiling man in a golden turban. Ornate multicoloured embroidered pillars with gold fringe flank the backdrop. Flower arrangements in red and white sit on the stage and a leopard-print cloth lies at his feet, with scattered white petals and a small striped mat at the front. Speakers and cables stand at the sides. Appearance-based cues are long hair, white and gold ceremonial clothing and a central seated position, consistent with the probable Swamiji label.2006-04-01A photograph of a seated figure on a raised white-draped stage in a wood-panelled hall. The seated man wears a white kurta and white dhoti with a white shawl draped over his shoulder, sitting in a cream upholstered armchair with carved wooden arms. Behind him hangs a large dark backdrop with a sepia portrait of a smiling man wearing a golden turban. A brass lamp stand with an oil lamp burns on the left, and a flower arrangement sits beside the stage. Seated in the foreground are devotees in white clothes with red beaded necklaces, a woman with blonde hair in a white jacket, and an older person with grey curly hair. A person in a red-and-white striped shirt stands at the right edge gesturing toward the stage. The woman and visible devotees sit facing the stage, with a decorated coloured pillar at the left edge.2006-04-01Indoor photograph in a plain room with white curtains and orange-walled surroundings. A young man with long dark hair stands barefoot on a striped rug, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with a striped shawl draped over his shoulders. Beside a zebra-print armchair with an orange cushion, he faces a seated group. In the foreground a man in white clothing with an orange scarf stands with his back to the camera. Several seated people in white and orange clothing are at the edges, and a vase of yellow flowers stands near the chair.2008-12-26A photograph on a stage with a dark curtain backdrop and a large printed portrait of a bearded elder with white hair and beard behind a seated figure. A seated figure in white robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, a small gold canopy above, and a microphone on a stand beside it. The throne is decorated with garlands in red, yellow, green and white. A standing elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses, holds a garland near the seated figure. A floor fan stands on the left and tinsel decorations frame the stage. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a white shawl over a white garment with a saffron-coloured cloth. The text in the image is a copyright notice in the lower right.2007-02-15A photograph of a seated figure at night in front of a dark red backdrop, decorated with a large white jasmine garland and a dome-shaped canopy above. The central figure wears a golden-yellow and cream silk outfit with a matching turban, a gold necklace and a gold-coloured embroidered shawl studded with red and blue stones, smiling broadly. Two men in white shirts stand on either side, leaning in with their hands on the figure's shoulders and the throne area, while another person in white stands at the left edge. The setting appears to be a ceremonial reception or festival moment, with yellow flower garlands framing the throne.2006-12-26A seated man in a cream-gold silk kurta with a white sash and a gold-and-orange turban sits on a flower-covered throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigolds. He smiles and wears long hair and a gold necklace. Standing to the left are several men in white dhotis and white kurtas, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala, and a young boy in a checked shirt. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a face surrounded by white daisies, with a red drape, a tall striped pillar of garlands, and a lit oil lamp at the right edge. The scene is dimly lit and appears to be a festive darshan setting.2006-12-26A photograph taken at night of a man seated on a decorated throne-like chair beneath a canopy, wearing a gold-yellow silk kurta with a white shawl and an orange-gold turban, with a gold necklace. He is smiling with eyes lowered. The seat and side pillars are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow and red flowers, and beaded floral strands. Four men in white shirts and white dhotis lean in around him, two with hands on his shoulders and arms, guiding or steadying him. Behind them a large dark red painted backdrop shows a stylised face with an open mouth and teeth. The scene suggests a ceremonial seating or honouring moment.2006-12-26A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall draped in black cloth with colourful woven panels and marigold-style garlands. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi hangs behind a golden throne. A person in saffron-orange robes with a red and orange garland sits on the throne, hands joined. Two devotees in white, one kneeling, offer obeisance at the foot of the dais, and a row of women in white and pastel saris stands at right while white-clad men stand at left. A white cushioned platform sits in front of the throne. a person is the person seated on the throne in saffron robes, based on the saffron clothing and garland, and the throne is a seat of honour rather than a deity murti; the printed portrait behind is a depiction.2007-02-24A dimly lit hall stage decorated with a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red-marked forehead, framed by garlands of white and yellow flowers and hanging fabric panels. Beneath it stands an ornate gold throne with a crown-like canopy and red cushions, occupied by a seated figure in a cream-yellow robe. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around the throne, one bending forward toward the seated figure, while a cameraman in a white shirt with an orange shawl films at right. Red, blue, grey and green balloons are arranged at the base of the throne, and two framed photographs flank the lower right.2006-12-26A night stage event in front of a large smiling portrait of a long-haired man with a red-tinted face and a red tilak on the forehead. Seated centrally on an ornate white-flower-decorated throne with a canopy, a figure in a pale yellow-gold robe and a golden-yellow turban holds a ceremonial staff. Standing attendants on both sides wear white dhotis and shirts with garlands, and one wears an orange shawl; a woman in a red sari stands among them. Garlanded pillars with painted patterns frame the backdrop, and the stage is lit against a dark background. The portrait is a printed backdrop image, not a physical person.2006-12-26A stage event in an ornately decorated hall. A large printed portrait backdrop shows a smiling man with long hair and a red tilak on the forehead. Seated on a gilded throne with a canopy is a figure in saffron-orange robes and a red floral garland, with a dark, long-haired appearance. Several people in white clothing surround the stage: a man in white shirt and trousers, a man in white garments, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and another woman in white holding a tray. A kneeling man in white and a bald-headed attendee in the foreground are near the platform. Colourful garlands hang on the pillars, a standing fan stands at the right, and a small brass deity murti stands on a side table. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with a rudraksha-like garland, saffron robes and long hair, performing the role of the honoured guest in a ritual setting.2007-02-24