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A seated man in an ornate cream and gold sherwani with a white dhoti-style lower garment sits in a gold-upholstered throne-like armchair with dark wood trim. He holds his palms together in anjali, eyes closed, with an orange rudraksha-style mala around his neck and a wooden walking staff leaning against the chair. Behind him a large dark backdrop shows a golden-toned portrait of a smiling man with a white head wrap and long hair. A colourful patterned fabric hanging with elephant motifs stands to the right, along with a flower arrangement of red and white roses and lilies, a water bottle and a thermos on a white cloth. A small white fan sits in the lower right corner.

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A man with long, dark, swept-back hair sits smiling in an ornate red-and-gold wooden armchair with gold-patterned cream upholstery, on a small raised platform. He wears a cream and gold brocade kurta-style garment with a white dhoti-like wrap draped over his lap and a gold border. His hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him is a large backdrop showing an enlarged, partly visible face in gold tones against dark textured fabric. To the right stands a tall decorative pillar draped in a yellow and green cloth with a colourful patterned band, and a floral arrangement of red roses, white lilies and greenery sits at the base.2006-04-01A photograph of a seated figure on a stage in a wood-panelled hall. A person in cream and gold ceremonial clothing with orange-yellow beaded garlands sits in a cushioned wooden armchair with gold trim, hands pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. A tiger-skin rug lies on the white floor, with a wooden walking staff leaning against the chair. Behind them hangs a large sepia portrait of a man in a turban with a hand on his chest, flanked by black backdrop panels with colourful embroidered borders. Flower arrangements of red, pink and white blooms stand at the sides, with a flask and water bottle nearby and a small fan on the floor. Showing the portrait's subject as the main seated figure is an appearance-based candidate; the seated person's long hair, orange-beaded garlands and cream ceremonial clothing are visible cues, and their identity is uncertain.2006-04-01A seated man in an ivory kurta and white dhoti with gold border sits in a cushioned wooden armchair with gold-tipped arms, a tiger-striped rug under his bare feet. He wears a long orange marigold garland and a red bindi, hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered and smiling. Behind him hangs a large sepia portrait of a turbaned man with a rudraksha mala, draped over black plastic sheeting. A tall walking staff leans beside the chair, with flower arrangements of pink roses, lilies and carnations at the sides, and a patterned fabric banner with elephant motifs hangs on the right. A steel flask and water bottle sit on the white cloth. The setting resembles a satsang seating area at an outdoor camp event.2006-04-01A man with long dark hair sits in a cream-upholstered wooden armchair with gold-trimmed arms, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with gold detailing and a white shawl draped over his lap and arm. An orange-yellow marigold garland hangs over the chair arm. Behind him a large dark backdrop shows an enlarged sepia portrait of a smiling bearded face. At left stand a walking staff and a flower arrangement of pink gerberas and white calla lilies; at right a maroon embroidered cloth covers a small table with a lamp. a person: the long swept-back hair, cream ceremonial dress and seated throne-like position are the visible cues, so the seated man is a candidate in the in-person event.2006-04-01A seated man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a white shawl laughs on an ornate wooden chaise with pale upholstered cushions. An orange rudraksha-style mala lies across his lap and chest. He sits on a white draped platform in a dark setting with a large backdrop showing a faded portrait. To the right stands a tall brass oil lamp, and a maroon cloth with gold embroidery lies on a low table beside a small brass dish. A lit candle is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange mala and ornate cream clothing with a white shawl, seated on a throne-like chaise as the presiding figure at the volunteers' gathering.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 seated figure in a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti with gold borders sits in a wooden armchair with upholstered cushions on a striped tiger-skin rug. He wears an orange marigold garland and has long dark hair, with a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands are joined in greeting. A wooden staff leans against the chair. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop with a printed portrait of a turbaned man. Colourful embroidered panels flank the backdrop, and flower arrangements of white lilies, pink roses and red flowers stand on draped tables at each side, with a thermos on a small table nearby.2006-04-01A man seated in a brown upholstered armchair with his hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed and smiling. He wears a cream-coloured turban, a cream embroidered long jacket with gold trim and a white dhoti with gold border. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A red and gold bindi marks his forehead. Beside him, a person in white clothing is partly visible at the lower edge. Behind him stand a large leafy potted tree, white shutters and a yellow vase. To the left, a bouquet of pink lilies and orange tulips sits on a table with a glass water bottle. A projection screen is visible at the right edge.2006-04-05A photograph of a long-haired man in white robes with gold trim and a red and white flower garland sits on a white-draped sofa with his palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. A sandal-paste tilak marks his forehead. Beside him stands a steel vessel and a glass vase of orange, pink and white flowers, with red and gold fabric draped on the furniture. Behind him a portrait of a turbaned man in a red-and-blue setting sits on the wall. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, white and gold robes, and red garland mark this seated figure, presented as a devotee-like greeting with folded hands. The copyright notice is not described.2006-04-30February 15 20072007-02-15 +1 copiesMarch 23 20062006-03-23A seated person in a white chair wearing a gold-bordered white garment and a long multicolour flower garland of pink, red and white blooms. The person has long dark hair and looks down with a smile. Behind is a large orange-toned portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and robes, displayed on a stage with red ribbon trim and vases of orange marigolds and flowers. A water bottle and a bowl of fruit stand nearby. The portrait's printed caption is not legible. The seated person is a devotee receiving a welcome garland at an indoor event, with no identity inferred from appearance.2004-01-01