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A 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.

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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.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 seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a white cushioned seat, smiling as a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch his feet in reverence. To the left, an older woman in a red blouse and sari with glasses watches, and a younger man in white with a yellow cloth stands behind. On the right edge, another person in orange clothing is partly visible. Behind them, a framed picture and a large light-coloured sculpted or painted figure are on the wall. The seated figure has long dark hair and a red mark on his forehead. a person is shown in an orange robe with a white garland receiving padapuja-style reverence; a small tray with offerings sits beside the seat.2010-02-17April 27 20062006-04-27Indoor 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.2006-05-10July 25 20092009-07-25A 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 seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha mala, laughs broadly while an older man in white kurta bows forward and touches his head in reverence. Behind them, a woman in a teal top with an orange shawl smiles and places her hand on the seated man's shoulder, and several standing devotees watch, including a woman in a pink-and-blue patterned sari with folded hands and a man with grey hair. A bowl of apples and wrapped sweets sits on a white cloth at the lower right, and the room has pale walls and an orange panel. The orange-robed man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a mala, consistent with a person presence, seated and receiving pada pooja from devotees.2009-09-10A photograph of devotees honouring a seated man on a white-sheeted bed in a plain room with cream walls and a wall fan. He wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white and red flowers, with long dark hair swept back, and he extends his hand toward a woman in a red-and-cream patterned sari who bows and holds an offering. Around them stand several women and men: a woman in white with a ruffled top bends forward, a woman in a turquoise salwar kameez and orange shawl watches, and a man in cream kurta with a rudraksha mala stands smiling. A tray with sweets sits on the bed beside him, and a small floral arrangement lies near the bed. Appearance-based cues on the seated man (saffron robe, long swept-back hair, garland) are compatible with Swamiji (probable), seated and receiving pada pooja from devotees.2009-09-10A 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.2006-05-10Indoor 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.2011-07-26Indoor 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.2006-05-10