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A photograph of a room with dark wood-panelled walls and a colourful painted pillar, showing a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair reclining on a gold-upholstered chair while a woman in a brown and maroon checked sari kneels and offers a pair of orange and black sandals. A child in a turquoise bandhani-patterned top kneels at lower left, and a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at right with palms pressed together. A flower arrangement and a brass lamp stand behind, and a studio light stands at the right edge. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made.

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A photograph of an indoor teaching hall with wood-panelled walls and a tiled floor. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe, with an ornate gold necklace, sits laughing in a cream-upholstered chair with gold-trimmed arms. A woman in a checked orange-and-maroon sari kneels on a white cloth and fits orange sandals onto his bare feet. A man in an all-white kurta and white dhoti, with a red-beaded necklace, stands on the right clapping. Behind them are a floral arrangement, a brass lamp, colourful painted pillars and folding chairs with several seated attendees at the edge of the frame.2006-05-10A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall set up as a teaching room. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair, smiling and reaching down toward a woman kneeling at his feet. The kneeling woman wears a red-and-brown checked sari with a maroon border and a dark sash, bowing with her forehead near the feet, which rest on a cream cushion with an orange cloth. A man in white ceremonial clothes with a white dhoti and a rudraksha-style pendant stands at right with palms pressed together. Behind them are a floral arrangement with yellow lilies, a brass lamp stand, decorated pillars with painted panels, and a studio light. A partially visible seated person in blue appears at lower left. Padapuja-style reverence is shown in the scene.2006-05-10Indoor photo in a wood-panelled hall with a red and gold throne-style chair at left. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on the chair, smiling and extending his hands toward a woman kneeling on white cloth at right. She wears a deep red sari with gold embroidery and holds an orange and black object in both hands. A second woman in a blue sari sits in the lower left foreground, partly visible. Behind them are a brass oil lamp, a floral-decorated frame with string lights, flower arrangements, and equipment cases.2006-05-10A indoor hall with wood-panelled walls and a decorated pillar wrapped in colourful patterned fabric. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-striped sofa, reaching forward to take a pair of wooden sandals from a man in a white shirt and white trousers with a red-and-gold brocade shawl draped over his shoulders. The man, with reddish hair and beard, bends forward smiling. A woman in a blue top with dark hair sits in the foreground on a white sheet. Behind them is a small bamboo-style stand strung with fairy lights and flowers, with white lilies in a vase, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. A standing fan and audio equipment are visible in the background.2006-05-10A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange robe and a gold necklace, reclining on a gold-upholstered couch with carved wooden arms and a red frame. Probable Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron/orange robe and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as the central figure. Opposite him a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl stands and gestures, a man in a dark shirt and dark trousers stands at right with hands together, and a woman in a blue patterned sari kneels in the foreground with palms raised. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a brass oil lamp, a floral arrangement of yellow lilies, and a decorated canopy with flowers. Wood-panelled walls and a sound system frame the room.2006-05-10A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall at a teachers' training event. A long-haired person in a flowing orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red upholstered throne-style chair, reaching forward to hand a small black-and-orange object, resembling a wooden sandal or paduka, to a smiling woman in a white ruffled long dress with a multicoloured pink, blue and green shawl draped over her shoulders. Behind them a colourful patterned pillar, a brass lamp stand and a floral garland decoration are visible. Standing observers include a man in white kurta with a gold-bordered dhoti, a woman in orange, and a woman in a teal top, all clapping or standing. A tiger-striped mat lies on the floor, and a seated woman is partly visible at lower left.2006-05-10A photograph of an indoor gathering on a white cloth-covered floor. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a raised seat at left, reaching down to touch a pair of black and orange sandals held by a woman. Two other people kneel beside her, one in a red top with long dreadlocks and one in a turquoise shirt with a floral headscarf, leaning forward attentively. Other seated people in blue and pink clothing are visible in the foreground. Behind them are yellow lilies, a string of lights and a decorated seat. The orange-robed figure with long dark hair has appearance cues consistent with a person, seated at the front of the group.2006-05-10Indoor photo of a seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark wavy hair, sitting on a cream and gold upholstered couch with a gold-patterned cushion. The figure reaches out to hold the hand of a woman kneeling on a white mat, who wears a light blue t-shirt and a pale blue shawl and smiles back. Another woman in a white embroidered top leans forward with her hands clasped near her face, and a dark-haired person sits in the foreground. Behind them are a colourful painted wooden pillar, a brass oil lamp stand, a fan, a flower-decorated frame wrapped in fairy lights, and yellow lilies on a low table. The room has dark wood panelling and a window with trees outside.2006-05-10December 31 20082008-12-31Indoor photo in a hall with wood-panelled walls and a white floor covering. A figure in an orange robe with long dark hair kneels beside a gold-upholstered chair, holding the hands of a woman with reddish wavy hair who wears a light blue top and a pale blue shawl and kneels before him. A woman in a white embroidered top kneels to the right, holding a pair of black and gold sandals. Behind them stands a man in white clothes near a floral arrangement, and a brass oil lamp rests on a side table. a person (long dark hair, orange robe) is kneeling, not seated, and the visible cues are the orange robe and long hair; the identity is uncertain, so this is marked unsure.2006-05-10October 15 20082008-10-15A home padapuja in a domestic room with a white-cushioned seat and wicker chairs. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on the cushioned seat with palms pressed together in prayer, while a second person in an orange shawl sits on the floor. A man in white sits at the lower edge bowing toward a brass plate of offerings at the seated figure's feet. A woman in white sits to the left with a garland, and a woman in a white sari with red border stands at the top left. A glass cabinet with figurines is behind them. The seated figure in orange with long swept-back hair and beaded necklace is a person match based on the presentation cues, but appearance is not conclusive, so this is marked unsure.2004-10-14