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A seated person in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair tied back sits on a red cushioned chair in a bare white-walled room, raising one palm toward a standing man in an orange dhoti-style robe with red borders and a red shawl. Beside them, a tray holds yellow fruit, bundles of cash notes and a bottle of water. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward holding a yellow fruit, while standing men in white shirts and white dhotis watch, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Items sit on a purple mat on the floor. Visible people: about five. Scene shows fruit offering and blessing in an ashram setting.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold beaded necklace sits in a red velvet armchair with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a bald older man in white shirt and white dhoti bows deeply, holding a fruit near his face. Beside the chair is a small table draped in orange cloth holding a tray with mangoes, a basket of fruit, cash, a water bottle and offerings. A red garland hangs on the wall behind, in a plain white-walled room with a concrete floor.2011-01-16A photograph inside a plain room with whitewashed walls and a tiled floor. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha-style neck mala sits on a red velvet chair, holding a yellow fruit and extending another toward a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and grey trousers who bends forward to receive it. Standing behind them, men in white dhotis with gold-edged borders and white shirts watch, one holding a yellow fruit. A red and orange cloth covers the floor, and folding chairs stand along the wall.2011-01-16A photograph of an indoor room with cream walls and a tiled floor. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits at left, with fruits such as pomegranates on a tray beside them. A man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, clasping the seated figure's hands. Around them, standing people include a man in white with a gold chain at far left, a man in white dhoti and orange-and-cream shawl, a woman in a maroon saree, a man in a striped shirt and green-bordered dhoti, and a man in white at right gesturing with an open hand. A small framed picture hangs on the wall. a person: the seated figure in orange with long swept hair is consistent with the page's a person candidate, though the face is not visible.2010-02-16Indoor photograph in a plain whitewashed hall with barred windows, a wall-mounted television cabinet at right and a folding chair. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe and sits on a red cushion, holding a fruit. Facing them, a standing man at left in orange holds a silver tray of fruit. Around them, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with hands folded or clasped, one holding papers. A shaved-headed man in a yellow shawl and tilak stands barefoot at centre-left. An appearance-based a person cue is present: long dark hair and an orange robe on the seated figure, who receives the fruit offering; this is an unsure identification.2011-01-16A photograph taken indoors in a plain white-walled hall with ceiling fans and a metal-framed window. A figure in orange ochre robes sits cross-legged on a red cloth at left, gesturing with one hand toward a standing group. Behind him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings. Around them, about a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts stand in a loose circle, several with hands clasped or arms folded, one holding fruit. Visible props include oranges, a water bottle and a small bowl at lower left. The seated figure has long hair tied back and a crown-like appearance is absent; he is described only by his role as a seated teacher in orange robes.2011-01-16A photograph inside a plain cream-walled room with a beige carpet. A long-haired person in a sleeveless orange robe sits cross-legged on an orange cushion, holding the feet of an older man in a white shirt, white dhoti and spectacles who bows forward with hands joined. Standing behind them are other men in white dhotis and orange garments, and a man in a pale striped kurta and an onlooker in white. A tray with fruit and brass items sits at left, and an attendant in white stands at the far left. The orange-robed seated figure has long dark hair and swept-back hair with no visible crown or rudraksha, so the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to assign an identity.2010-02-16Indoor photo in a bare whitewashed room with a concrete floor. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with gold ornaments sits on a red velvet chair, smiling and reaching out to take an offering. A standing older man in a light grey shirt and dark trousers leans forward holding a small tray with fruit and a folded paper. Behind them a man in saffron garments holds a silver tray of offerings, and other men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby. An orange cloth covers the floor and a striped mat lies at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed man with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and bare-chested orange shawl is the probable candidate, shown in person.2011-01-16A photograph of a gathering in a hall with a striped tent-style ceiling and hanging decorative pillars. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a garland of red flowers, sits with palms pressed together and smiles at a standing elderly man in white dhoti and shawl. Beside them, a bald man in an orange robe and orange turban holds fruit, and two men in white and striped shirts stand with fruit in their hands. Two women in white and yellow saris watch in the background. a person candidate with long hair and orange-clad cues is present, with the figure in orange sleeveless clothing and garland.2009-12-06Indoor photo in a white-walled room with a framed landscape painting. A figure with long dark hair in orange robes and a white-and-green flower garland sits on a wooden bench draped in orange cloth, speaking and gesturing with one hand. Beside them a man in white kneels at a low wooden table holding a red tray with fruit (apples and pomegranates) and small items. A older man in white shirt and white dhoti stands holding an apple. Another man in white with a lanyard stands in the background, and an orange-robed person is partly visible at the right edge. a person candidate: the seated figure in orange with long hair and a flower garland; appearance is consistent with the page claim but cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-16Indoor photo in a hall with a deep red curtain behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe, orange wrap and dark rudraksha mala, sits smiling on a pale green cushioned seat with red bolsters, extending his hand. A middle-aged man in a white shirt and green shawl bends forward to take a red fruit from him. Behind them stand two men in white dhotis: one bald with a gold-beaded necklace, the other bald with an orange shawl. A white fabric canopy and a wooden door are visible at left. The orange-robed seated man appears to be a probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala), so this is an appearance-based label only.2010-08-04A indoor room with cream walls, a frosted-glass door and a small wall lamp. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe kneels on the floor at left, reaching forward with both hands toward an elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward and holds a folded white cloth or envelope. A low table at left holds red apples and other fruit. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands, a smiling woman in an orange robe stands with hands folded, and several women in sarees and salwars stand along the back wall, one holding a plate or cloth. A partially visible man's hand holding a red fruit appears at right. Visible people: about eight.2010-02-16Indoor photograph in a whitewashed hall with barred windows and a metal-roofed ceiling. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair tied up sits on a red velvet cushion, holding fruit or offerings and facing a group. A bald man in an orange dhoti and sash, with rudraksha beads around his neck, stands at left holding a silver tray of offerings. Around them a semicircle of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some holding fruit, stands and smiles; one man at right in white with a rudraksha-style mala looks on from the foreground. A plastic water bottle sits on the floor near the seated figure.2011-01-16