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Indoor event hall with a small stage draped in white cloth, decorated with tall colourful patterned pillars. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl, sits on a gold-and-maroon upholstered throne-like chair, smiling and gesturing with his hands. A woman in a black-and-white patterned tunic stands beside him bending forward, and a man in a dark shirt with a pendant smiles at right. A bearded man in orange robes sits behind them, and a bald man in orange stands at far right clapping. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and pink and white flowers are arranged at the bottom. Several seated attendees and a woman in a yellow outfit appear at the lower right.

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Indoor event in a wooden-panelled hall with a colourful patterned pillar wrap at left. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-upholstered throne, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta. Behind them a standing man in white with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together, and other attendees in dark kurtas, a woman in a red sari, and a man pointing upward stand nearby. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge beside a chair and water bottles. The page does not indicate a person is present, so no identity is asserted; the figure is described by role and clothing only.2006-04-02A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange robe and a gold necklace, reclining on a gold-upholstered couch with carved wooden arms and a red frame. Probable Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron/orange robe and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as the central figure. Opposite him a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl stands and gestures, a man in a dark shirt and dark trousers stands at right with hands together, and a woman in a blue patterned sari kneels in the foreground with palms raised. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a brass oil lamp, a floral arrangement of yellow lilies, and a decorated canopy with flowers. Wood-panelled walls and a sound system frame the room.2006-05-10Indoor event hall with painted wooden pillars decorated with colourful geometric and floral patterns. In the foreground, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits on a gold-and-red cushioned seat beside a tall brass oil lamp. Next to him, a laughing woman in a green saree with gold border and a pendant necklace sits on the floor. Behind them, a bearded man in orange robes and other seated attendees sit on the floor, a woman in an orange top, and a woman in white and red stands near a table with a flower arrangement. A laptop, speakers and a white-robed man at a table are visible in the background.2006-04-02Indoor hall with decorated cylindrical banners in orange, green and red patterns with elephant and lotus motifs. A long-haired figure in an orange-red top and orange shawl sits on a gold brocade couch, leaning forward with raised hands touching the forehead of a person standing at right in a white top. Behind them a woman in an orange scarf and white cardigan holds a steel cup, and a man in white stands near the left edge. A woman in a green sari stands at right, and a woman in a mint green top is visible in the background. Table and equipment sit along the back wall.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor teachers' training hall with wood-panelled walls and a blank projection screen on the left. A long-haired person in an orange robe and gold necklace sits in an ornate cream and gold armchair with red wooden trim, mouth open mid-laugh, one hand resting on the armrest. In the foreground at lower left, a woman with short dark hair leans forward, smiling, with hands raised. Behind them a tall pole wrapped in colourful patterned cloth stands beside a decorated stand with fairy lights and a floral garland, and a bouquet of yellow lilies sits on a white-draped table. Appearance-based label: the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange robe and gold necklace is a probable Swamiji, seated in an armchair as a guest of honour. The woman in the foreground is a devotee, and the scene has two physical people.2006-05-10A photograph of an indoor teaching hall with wood-panelled walls and a tiled floor. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe, with an ornate gold necklace, sits laughing in a cream-upholstered chair with gold-trimmed arms. A woman in a checked orange-and-maroon sari kneels on a white cloth and fits orange sandals onto his bare feet. A man in an all-white kurta and white dhoti, with a red-beaded necklace, stands on the right clapping. Behind them are a floral arrangement, a brass lamp, colourful painted pillars and folding chairs with several seated attendees at the edge of the frame.2006-05-10A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits smiling on an ornate gold-upholstered wooden chair with carved red trim, one arm stretched out along the armrest. A brass oil lamp stands on a table draped in white cloth scattered with yellow flowers, and a painted decorated pillar rises behind him. A projection screen hangs on the wood-panelled wall. A gold beaded necklace lies across the armrest. Seated at the lower right, a person in dark clothing faces the chair, and a child in white is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and ceremonial setting, and he is in person in the room.2006-05-10A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing a saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace, with a small red bindi on his forehead. He is smiling and reaching his right arm toward a decorated stand strung with fairy lights and red and white flower garlands. His left hand holds the bare foot of a seated devotee at the lower right, who wears dark sandals with orange straps. He sits in an ornate gold and wooden armchair on a white cloth. Yellow lilies sit near the feet. At the lower left, a woman in a turquoise blue outfit with a bowed head is partially visible. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace, seated in a throne-like chair in a devotional setting.2006-05-10Indoor photo of a seated figure with long, wavy black hair wearing a rust-orange robe and orange garment, raising palms together in a namaste-like gesture while smiling. The figure sits on a gold brocade sofa with an orange towel draped over the armrest and a thin white cord trailing across the cushion. Behind, a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala and pendant, smiling, and a woman in a white cardigan, orange shawl and purple skirt holding a small white cup. Further back, a man in white and a woman in a green top stand near patterned woven pillars. Visible cues are limited to saffron clothing and the seated figure's long hair; the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2006-04-02A photograph of an indoor teachers' training session in a wood-panelled room with a large projection screen and a brass oil lamp on a side table. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a red bindi, sits on an ornate cream and gold armchair with red trim and holds a microphone while smiling and gesturing with one hand. Around him, several people stand and clap: a man in a white kurta, a woman in a white blouse, a woman in a pink-orange shawl, a woman in a light blue sari, and a woman in a light blue top and white head covering. A seated man in a black shirt and glasses claps in the foreground, and a steel tumbler sits on a small white-draped table beside the chair.2006-05-10A photograph inside a marquee-style hall during a darshan setting. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands and flower strands, gesturing with an outstretched hand toward a woman in a white sari who bows with folded hands. Beside them a bald young man in orange robes kneels and reaches forward. Several people in white dress and orange shawls stand in the background near a red velvet curtain and a painted panel with elephant motifs. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with a person appearance, though the image is small and partly obscured.2008-07-17Indoor event photograph. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and matching shawl sits on a gold brocade sofa with a gold cushion, smiling as a woman in a dark green sari with orange border reaches toward him holding a bouquet of red and white flowers. Behind them a man in white kurta holds a small metal cup, a person in orange kurta stands nearby, and a bearded man in dark clothes looks on. A woman in a yellow embroidered sari with pink border sits at the lower right. Thin copper wire stems and an orange cloth lie on the sofa arm.2006-04-02