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A photograph taken indoors in a plain whitewashed hall with a red velvet armchair at left. On the wall hangs a framed portrait of a smiling figure with long dark hair in an orange garment and a beaded necklace, with a brass lamp on each side. A man in a maroon silk jacket and black trousers leans forward, handing a bright green cloth over a table. A bald man in an orange robe with a red shawl stands at the table, which holds a silver tray with oranges, and a small book. Two seated men in white shirts and white dhotis, one wearing a gold watch, watch the exchange from green-framed chairs. A patterned rug covers the floor.

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A photograph of an indoor hall with white walls, a brass lamp stand at right, and a red-cushioned chair. A man with long dark hair and an orange saffron garment with a gold bead necklace stands center, reaching toward a person in a maroon silk shirt who holds a bundle wrapped in green cloth. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes stands at right with his hand near the first man. A seated man in white at lower right wears gold wrist ornaments, and another person in white stands at far left.Indoor photo of a man in orange sannyasi robes with long swept-back hair draping a green and gold shawl over the shoulders of an older man in white dhoti and shirt, who bends forward with glasses, appearing to receive it. A second orange-robed figure stands behind. A framed portrait above shows a man in orange with a long mala and crown-like hair, with a red-and-white garland. Red-cushioned chair, brass lamp, fruit and bottles on a side table, white cushions on a stone shelf, and cane chairs. Floor mat reads partly in Tamil-style lettering. The orange-robed man in front has distinctive long hair and orange clothing, so he is a probable Swamiji in person.2011-01-16A photograph of an indoor ritual space with white walls. In the center, a figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl stands with long dark hair, facing a red-draped table or seat. To the left, a man in white shirt and white dhoti stands barefoot beside another man in orange robe holding a folded green and gold cloth. On the right edge a bald man in white and orange is partly visible. Behind them, a framed photograph shows a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and raised hand, and a brass oil lamp stands at right beside a tray of fruit and offerings. a person (appearance-based): the central figure in saffron with a gold-bordered shawl, long hair and a rudraksha-style mala. Chairs and a small rug are in the foreground.2011-01-16A seated man with long, dark, swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe and sits barefoot in a chair on a striped mat. He holds a small white bundle in his hands and smiles. A man in a white shirt and green lungi bends forward to touch or offer something at his feet. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis sit on chairs against a plain white wall, and a young man in white with an orange stole stands at the upper left holding a small green booklet. The scene looks like a formal reception or felicitation at a temple-town venue. The seated man shows appearance cues consistent with the event context, so he is described as a person, seated and receiving a bowed offering.2007-01-12A photograph of two people in a plain room with a pale pink door and a gold curtain. A bald man in saffron robes with a red-and-gold bordered shawl sits on a white-covered chair, head bowed and wearing glasses, while a smiling younger person with long dark hair, a red vest and orange cloth stands and drapes or presents the shawl and holds a small book. A fruit basket with oranges, apples and grapes and a stack of books sit on a white-covered table in front. A third man in white dhoti and shirt stands at right with palms pressed together in greeting.2009-08-03A photograph of a formal reception in a hall with a navy blue backdrop. A woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, sits on an ornate red-cushioned golden throne and smiles while extending her hand toward a man bending forward. The man has long wavy dark hair and wears a magenta-maroon shirt over an orange dhoti, and holds a small object in one hand. Between them, a white-draped table holds a silver tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. Behind them, several men stand: a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head, a man in white with an orange shawl, and men in white with yellow scarves at left.2010-09-05September 23 20062006-09-23October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph in a plain room with peach walls, a red floral curtain and a sofa with patterned cushions. A man in an orange and gold shawl with a green garland smiles and extends his hands over the head of a man in a purple shawl and white dhoti, who bows forward. A third man in a white shirt bows low at left, and an elderly man in an orange-red shawl stands at the far left edge. Fruit sits on a table at lower right beside a book.2010-10-25Indoor 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.2010-08-04Indoor photo in a plain white-walled hall with a grey floor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe with a gold-edged yellow shawl and beaded necklaces, sits on a red velvet throne-like chair holding a folded white paper. Behind him hangs a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a red-and-white garland, flanked by brass lamps. A man in a white shirt and dhoti sits on a cane chair to the left with hands folded, while another in a white shirt and dhoti sits on the right beside a tray of offerings and fruit. A standing attendant in orange holds a fan, and another standing man in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Wall poster shows a blue figure in meditation posture. Floor has orange cloth and a mat.2011-01-16A photograph of an indoor hall with whitewashed walls and wooden chairs along the back. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a patterned floor mat, facing away from the camera, while a man in a red shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch their feet. Beside them a seated man in orange robes sits behind a tray of oranges and a brass vessel. Several men in white shirts and light trousers stand watching, one holding a black booklet, and a row of women in white and cream saris sit along the back of the room.