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A photograph of a seated man in a cream upholstered armchair in a wood-panelled hall before a blank projection screen. He wears a peach knitted cap, a pale salmon-pink robe and a long saffron-orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and he is reading a small white sheet held in his right hand while resting his left hand on his head. Two tall brass lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the chair, and a pink tulip stands in a small vase on a wooden stool at the left. A saffron cloth lies on the white-covered dais at the right. The flag is a claim, so the appearance-based label is applied only to visible cues: a saffron shawl, a long swept-back hairstyle and ornate ritual setting, which are compatible with a person in person, though the face and cap leave the identification uncertain.

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May 05 20062006-05-05A seated person reads a small book in a wooden armchair with upholstered cushions and carved gold-tipped feet, set on a white cloth in a wood-panelled hall. The person wears an orange shawl over a salmon-pink garment with a maroon border and a peach knitted cap, and is barefoot. Two tall polished brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials stand on either side, a pink tulip sits in a vase on a log stool, and a blank projection screen hangs behind. Colourful woven panels frame the sides. The person's appearance does not establish identity, so the description records role only.2006-05-05A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange shawl over a rust-brown robe, wearing a peach knit cap, resting on an upholstered wooden armchair with gold-accented arms on a white platform. Two tall brass oil lamps topped with bird finials flank him, and a small pink tulip arrangement sits on a tree-stump stand at left. A large blank projection screen hangs on the wood-panelled wall behind him. One person is visible.2006-05-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and yellow flower garland sits in a cushioned wooden armchair on a white draped platform in a wood-panelled hall. Both hands are raised to the head, touching the ears, with a broad smile. Two brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the chair, a blank projection screen hangs behind, and a tall colourful patterned banner stands at right. The sitter's identity is not established by any visible name, so no name is given. a person: the seated person wears saffron robes, a garland and a red tilak, which are only partial cues.2006-05-03A seated man in long saffron-orange robes sits in an upholstered wooden armchair on a white draped platform in front of a blank projection screen. He wears a white and yellow flower garland around his neck and a red mark on his forehead, long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and he rests one hand near his chin. Two tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the chair, and multicoloured woven hangings with yellow fringes hang on the wooden wall at either side. No other people are visible.2006-05-03A photograph of an indoor teachers' training hall with wood-panelled walls and a large blank projection screen. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white and yellow flower garland sits in a cream upholstered armchair with carved wooden arms, smiling, on a white cloth draped over a raised platform. Two tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials stand on either side of the chair. To the right, a tall pole wrapped in colourful patterned fabric with a yellow fringed base stands against the wall. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long dark hair falling loose, a saffron robe and a flower garland, consistent with the page's identification of the event.2006-05-03A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a cream upholstered armchair with red wooden legs, a yellow flower garland and white cloth draped over the arm, speaking with a raised hand near the face. Long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi are visible. Two tall polished brass lamps with bird finials flank the chair in front of a large projection screen in a wood-panelled hall. A bright studio light stands at left. Several seated audience members are seen from behind in the foreground, including a person in a white shirt and one in a blue plaid shirt.2006-05-03A photograph of a man seated on an ornate wooden throne with a cream upholstered seat and gold-tipped arms, in a meeting hall with a projection screen behind him. He wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a long gold-beaded necklace, and has long dark hair falling past his shoulders. He rests one hand on the armrest and holds a wooden staff across his lap. Behind him, a framed black-and-white portrait stands on a white-draped table beside a tall brass oil lamp with multiple lamp cups, and a small vase of red flowers sits on the white platform. Flower petals are scattered on the table.2006-05-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange knitted cap, resting his hand against his face while holding a folded white sheet of paper. He sits in an ornate cream upholstered armchair with a dark wooden frame and gold trim, in front of a white wall. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and a small tilak mark is visible on his forehead.2006-05-05A seated person in an orange saffron robe with a white and yellow flower garland sits on a cream upholstered armchair with carved reddish-brown wooden arms, hands pressed together in namaste at the chest, head bowed. Two tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the chair on a white cloth. Behind is a blank projection screen on wood-panelled walls and a tall colourful patterned cloth banner with a yellow fringe. The person has long dark wavy hair and wears a saffron garment, with distinctive long swept-back hair and a garland cue; the identity is unconfirmed from appearance, so this is an unsure candidate in a satsang-style hall setting.2006-05-03A man seated in an upholstered wooden armchair with gold-tipped arms on a white-draped platform, hands pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes and a long gold beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, and has long dark hair. He holds a small notepad. Beside him stands a tall brass oil lamp on a white-draped table with a few flowers and a fruit, and a wooden staff leans against the chair. A large projection screen is behind him on a wood-panelled wall.2006-05-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a person in an orange robe seated in a cushioned gold-and-red armchair, head tilted down and smiling broadly while holding an open booklet with a brown illustration. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a rudraksha mala hangs at the chest. A tall brass oil lamp stands to the left beside a vase of pink and white flowers, a draped orange-and-gold cloth hangs behind, and stage lights are visible. The attire and setting are consistent with the probable presence of a person, though the appearance is only partly clear, so the identity remains uncertain.2006-04-02