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A 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.

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A 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 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.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 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 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.2006-04-01September 03 20052005-09-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on a cushioned wooden armchair on a white-draped stage, with a tiger-striped rug at his feet. He has long dark swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him hangs a large black plastic-sheeted backdrop bearing a sepia portrait of a turbaned man. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on either side, flanked by colourful woven banners and floral arrangements of red roses and pink flowers. A maroon cloth with gold embroidery lies on the right. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with the a person cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, though the identification is uncertain. He is the only person visible.2006-04-02A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall shows a figure seated on an ornate wooden armchair with cream upholstery and orange trim, draped with a tiger-skin rug on a white cloth. The seated person wears a long orange robe and has long dark hair, hands folded in the lap, eyes closed, feet bare. Behind is a large black plastic-covered backdrop bearing a gold-toned portrait of a turbaned man. Brass lamp stands with bird finials flank the chair, and small tables with pink-and-white flower arrangements and red draped cloths sit at each side. Multicoloured embroidered hangings hang from the top corners. At the right edge a man in white with an orange cloth sits at a laptop, and a tripod and speaker stand at left. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange robes, and the backdrop portrait is a printed depiction.2006-04-02A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits in an ornate carved wooden armchair with cream upholstery and gold trim, hands pressed together at the face in prayer. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Two brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials stand on either side, with pink and white flowers and a brass bowl on small draped tables. Behind is a large black plastic-draped backdrop bearing a faded portrait of a figure in a golden-yellow turban. Colourful embroidered panels hang at the sides, and a speaker sits at the upper left. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2006-04-02A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a small canopy, draped in flower garlands, on a stage with a dark purple curtain. The seated person wears white and a light shawl with long dark hair, and a large enlarged portrait behind shows a smiling face with a red bindi, long hair, and an orange garment with a red beaded necklace. Colourful beaded and flower-patterned hangings line the stage, and two electric pedestal fans stand on either side, with tinsel decorations at the base. The photograph is a photo of a stage event.2007-02-15September 03 20052005-09-03