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A 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.

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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.2006-05-10A group of devotees kneel around a white-draped low table at an indoor teachers' training gathering. On the left, a figure in orange robes with bare feet extends an arm toward the table; this figure has long swept-back hair, but the visible cues are limited to orange clothing and seated posture, so the identity is uncertain. A smiling older woman with white hair wears a white t-shirt with lettering and a red bindi. A man with long dreadlocks wears a red embroidered kurta, and a woman with a flowered head wrap wears a light blue top. Other devotees in light blue and pink lean in from the right and left foreground, holding a dark wooden object with orange trim. Behind the table are a yellow lily arrangement, a decorated stand with string lights and orange cloth, and a seated area with a white tablecloth.2006-05-10A 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.2006-05-10Indoor 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.2006-05-10A 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.2006-05-10A 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.2006-05-10Indoor photo in a room with exposed brick walls and white draped seating. A figure seated on a white-covered chair wears an orange turban, orange shawl and orange robe, with long dark hair, and extends a hand toward devotees. A woman in a yellow kurta and beaded necklace kneels and offers something to a seated man in orange robes, while a man in a black-and-white shirt bends forward at the lower left. Other onlookers stand around, including a woman in white with glasses, a woman in blue with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a purple striped shirt. The scene resembles a pada puja (feet-worship) with devotees gathered in satsang-like seating.2011-07-26A seated person in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on a cushioned seat holding a red object, while a man in a blue short-sleeved shirt kneels on a red rug and reaches toward the seated person's bare feet. Behind them a standing figure in a white dhoti and orange shawl and another in white clothing stand near a wall, and a woman in a dark top watches. A tray of yellow flower petals, a yellow flower garland, a walking stick and printed booklets sit in the foreground.2007-01-02Indoor 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.2006-05-10A photograph of a small room with white walls and a white-covered seat. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe over a red top, sits on the white seat, smiling. In front of them a man in a white shirt and light brown trousers kneels and touches their feet. Around them, seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls listen; one man in a white shirt sits with hands folded. A red and white floral garland lies on the seat, and a plate of fruit, books and a small box sit on a side table. Visible people include the seated figure, the kneeling man, a man in an orange shawl on the right and several seated devotees in the foreground.2009-02-01A 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 a seated man with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe, seated on a white-draped platform or bed in a hall, smiling and extending his hand toward a kneeling woman in a blue top and white pants with a white shawl embroidered at the edge. She holds a pair of black and orange sandals toward him. Yellow lilies in a vase, a small decorated tepee-style structure with fairy lights, and a clapping person at the lower left are visible. Behind them, stacked equipment, cables, a camera tripod and a few seated people in a room. The man has long hair and orange robes, a distinctive appearance cue, consistent with the page's Swamiji identification, so he is labelled as a probable match.2006-05-10