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A photograph inside a large white event tent with a red carpet. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, stands at the left reaching toward a young man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, a gold chain necklace and a bare upper body; a further man in white with a long mala walks beside them. An older bearded man in orange robes stands behind, holding a walking stick, and a yellow-and-red decorated umbrella is raised at the left edge. On the right are ornate gold-plated furniture pieces, thrones and lion-headed armrests, plus a gold figure of a bull, arranged along the carpet. Red plastic chairs sit among the displays and a row of air-conditioning units hangs above the wall. A caption on the image reads a

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April 20 20162016-04-20A photograph inside a white tented pavilion with a red carpet, showing a procession-like visit. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulders and stands beside a bearded elderly man in saffron robes holding a walking staff. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a white fan, and a man in saffron with a rudraksha mala stands near golden peetha-style seats and a golden throne-like backrest. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold chain holds a tall orange-red staff topped by a yellow, sequined canopy. On the right, a young man in white with gold trim and a gold chain stands near a golden deity-style seat. Air conditioning units are mounted on the tent walls.2016-04-20April 24 20162016-04-24Inside a large white tent with a red carpet, a long-haired figure in a rust-orange robe walks beside an elderly bearded man in saffron robes who carries a walking stick. Two attendants in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls with rudraksha malas flank them; one holds a yellow umbrella with crystal fringe over the group. Another attendant in white and a figure in orange follow behind. Bystanders stand in the background. The rust-robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair and rudraksha-adorned attire, and is physically present.2016-04-20April 20 20162016-04-20A procession inside a large white tent with a red carpeted floor. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron shawl walks centre-frame, smiling, with a bare-shouldered attendant holding a yellow canopy with beaded fringe on an orange pole above him. To the left, an older man in saffron robes with a white beard holds a walking stick, and a man in white dhoti with gold border and gold-bead garland walks beside him. On the right, young men in white dhotis with gold borders and garlands walk barefoot, one with a red bag. Spectators stand along the back, some with hands folded in namaste, and a person in a green shirt looks on.2016-04-20Indoor photograph inside a white tented pavilion with a red carpet runner and golden ornate thrones lining the walls. A man in a long rust-orange robe with gold trim walks at centre, carrying nothing, with long dark hair. Beside him a man holds up a large yellow canopy umbrella with red pole and beaded fringe. Several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold beaded garlands walk alongside. An older bearded man in saffron-orange robe leans on a walking staff. A man in white holds a small drum. Air conditioning units hang from the tent frame.2016-04-20A tented pavilion with a red carpet and gold-coloured ritual objects on display. Four men walk in a procession: the central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a saffron turban, and a long rudraksha mala, and holds his hands in a blessing gesture; he may be the a person, with long hair and a robe matching the sannyasi presentation of the cues. Flanking him, men in white dhotis with gold borders wear gold necklaces, one holding a ceremonial staff. A yellow umbrella and red umbrellas are carried overhead, and a crowd of onlookers stands behind a barrier in the background.2016-04-24A satsang scene under an orange and red draped tent with golden deity figures behind. On the left, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold-toned waist cloth sits on a red cushion, gesturing with raised hands while speaking. Beside him, a bald man in a yellow and white dhoti stands. On the right, an elderly white-haired man with a white tilak wears an orange shawl and an orange floral-patterned cloth, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. A shirtless young attendant with a white cloth stands behind him, and a bare-chested man stands at the far right edge. A small gold canopy umbrella hangs above.2013-02-08April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls. A man in saffron robes on the far left holds a camera. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with a long cream shawl holds a red ceremonial umbrella, and another attendant holds a red-and-gold umbrella. Several men in white dhotis with white forehead markings and arm bands stand in a line, one with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, an ornate gold throne with a red seat stands empty. A speaker is mounted on the wall above.2010-12-20A procession walks along a red carpet inside a large white tent with hanging lights and air-conditioning units. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl and carries no item, walking barefoot-style in sandals. A young attendant in a yellow bordered white dhoti and layered gold-and-bead necklaces holds a yellow umbrella with a fringed trim over him, while white-clad attendants wearing gold-bordered dhotis and garlands walk alongside. An elderly man on the left in orange robes holds a cane, and onlookers in orange, red and white clothing stand with palms pressed together along the carpet. The Swamiji candidate's cues are long swept-back hair, a saffron shawl and a ceremonial procession, and the flag is yes, so the figure is labelled a probable appearance-based match. Plenty of people are visible, including the procession and onlookers.2016-04-20