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A photograph of an indoor hall with pale walls and hanging orange and multicoloured banners. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a white-and-gold garland stands with his head turned, gesturing with one hand toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds a blue paper. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes holds a white tray with gold items. Several men in white dhotis and shirts and orange-robed monastics stand around, one with a rudraksha mala, and a foreign-looking man in a white shirt stands at the back. A partially visible figure at the right holds a gold-coloured tray. The orange-robed man with the long swept-back hair and garland matches the page's Swamiji cues of saffron clothing, a ceremonial garland and long hair, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.

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Indoor hall scene with a smiling man in an orange-saffron dhoti-style wrap with gold border and heavy gold bead necklaces, his hands raised toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in a namaste greeting. Behind them a bald man in orange robes with gold necklaces and a red tilak mark stands near a white stand. Hanging colorful tassel decorations and a crowd of people in white, orange and green clothing fill the background. The exchange appears to be a respectful greeting or blessing in a devotional setting.2011-02-22 +1 copiesIndoor photo in a tented hall with striped pillars and white canopy. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, a gold headband, orange saffron robes and heavy gold necklaces points a finger while speaking, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Around him, a bald man in white with rudraksha mala and a man in white with tilak gesture or listen; a shaved-headed priest in orange holds a silver-tray of gold items, and a priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a silver plate of gold jewellery and orange cloth. Swamiji (probable) in saffron and gold ornaments is the focus, with devotees and attendants in white and orange around him.2010-12-27A photograph inside an indoor hall with pink walls and striped decorative pillars in red, blue and yellow hanging above. A man in orange saffron robes with gold borders and a long garland of beads stands at centre, one hand raised in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in a light blue striped shirt with folded hands. Another devotee in a grey shirt stands beside them with palms pressed together. To the right, a bald priest in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a white tray, and a figure in white dhoti offers a brass plate. a person: the central saffron-robed man wears long swept-back hair, a long rudraksha-style bead garland and gold-bordered orange clothing, consistent with the page's description of this Sarva Darshan event.2011-02-22January 23 20132013-01-23A photograph of an ashram hall where a man in orange and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair stands centre-right, wearing a white tripundra mark on his forehead, a white and red flower garland, and a gold pendant. He is ornately dressed with gold bangles and earrings. Beside him, a man in orange clothing with a dark rudraksha mala holds a tray draped in orange cloth carrying a small gold ritual object. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds his hands in anjali, while an elderly man in white clothing bows forward toward the robed figure. Several other men in white and orange stand behind, with ceiling fans and white walls in the background.2012-09-12A photograph in a bright white-walled room of a man in an orange-saffron robe with a tilak on his forehead, wearing a long white-and-red garland and a rudraksha mala, receiving greetings from an elderly man in white clothes who holds his hand. Nearby, a man in white shirt and dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and a younger man in orange robe on the right holds a tray draped in orange cloth with a brass object on it. Other devotees in orange and white clothes stand behind, and the bald figure at far left wears an orange robe and mala. a person cue is present on the central robed man: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha mala with saffron clothing, consistent with the page's reference; he is an in-person candidate. Several people are visible.2012-09-12A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over the shoulders and multiple gold-beaded rudraksha-style necklaces stands at the centre, extending a folded white paper or prasadam to a row of men in white shirts and white dhotis with hands folded in greeting. Behind him a shaved-headed attendant in a saffron cloth and beaded necklace stands by a tray of fruit, and an older man in white with an orange shawl is visible at right. The setting is an indoor hall with a projection screen and blue drapery. The central figure matches the probable Swamiji appearance cues of swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial beads, and is presented as the one giving prasadam to devotees.2011-02-27Indoor hall with a tiled floor and colourful striped pillars hung with yellow fringe. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders and multiple beaded garlands stands at centre, right palm raised in blessing over a devotee. The blessed devotee in a light grey shirt and dark trousers bows with palms pressed together and head lowered; a younger man in a light blue striped shirt with a lanyard stands folded-hands beside him. Behind, a second saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and tripundra marks holds a white tray. On the right, a bald attendant in white dhoti carries a tray of gold objects, and another bald attendant in white with a bead necklace stands further right.2011-02-22October 09 20102010-10-09A photograph in an indoor hall with white walls and a ceiling fan. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long white and red flower garland, a rudraksha-style necklace with gold pendants and a gold armlet, stands with hair tied up in a bun and a white tilak on the forehead. An elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows with hands pressed together toward him, while an older man in a cream shirt smiles nearby. On the right, a bald man in an orange and gold shawl holds an orange cloth with a brass object. Several onlookers stand in the background. The appearance-based label is a person for the central saffron-robed, garlanded figure receiving the devotee's respect.2012-09-12A photograph of an indoor hall where an elderly man in a white shirt with glasses and a rudraksha-style red bead necklace stands with palms pressed together in anjali namaskar, facing a man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned embellished border. The man in orange wears a long gold-and-bead necklace, a pearl-style mala and a small pendant, and has his hair swept back in a long style; his hands are clasped in front of him. Behind them, another man in orange with a shaved head and a red forehead mark stands near a second orange-clad figure, and several people in white and other colours move in the background. Orange and gold tassels hang from the ceiling at the upper right.2011-02-22A photograph of an indoor ceremonial hall with a white ceiling canopy and striped fabric hangings with orange tassels. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron garment with a red-and-gold tilak and multiple rudraksha malas raises one palm toward an older man in a white shirt, who holds his hands together in greeting. Beside him, a monk in an orange robe holds a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them, other men in white dhotis wear gold necklaces, and a bald man in a white garment stands at right. A seated figure appears at left in a red shirt. a person: the central man has long dark hair and rudraksha malas over an orange robe, but these cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a devotee-type figure in orange.2011-02-02