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A photograph of a group standing on a white stage in a wood-panelled hall with a blank projection screen behind them. At the centre, a figure with long dark wavy hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a long beaded necklace with a large ornamental pendant; this is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, shown holding hands with a row of participants. To the left, a man in a grey t-shirt and red apron holds the hand of the figure; beside him, a man in a red t-shirt and light trousers and a man in a light blue t-shirt also hold hands in the line. At the far right, a woman in a white and blue shirt wears a maroon apron. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, and a patterned tapestry-draped armchair and a red and black banner frame the scene.

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A group of five people stand in a row holding hands on a stage in a wood-panelled hall. To his left a bearded man wears a red apron over a grey t-shirt, and to his right a bearded man in a red t-shirt and jeans holds hands with the saffron-robed figure. Further right a man in a grey t-shirt and a woman in a red apron over a striped shirt complete the line. Behind them a blank projection screen hangs, flanked by brass oil lamps, a brass lamp stand and a red and gold garland on the right.2006-05-10A photograph of five people standing on a white mat in a wooden-walled hall with a blank projection screen behind them. At center stands a long-haired figure in a loose saffron-orange robe with a large gold necklace, barefoot and smiling, holding hands with a man in a red t-shirt and jeans. To the left, a bearded man wears a red apron over a grey t-shirt and holds the saffron-robed figure's hand; to the right, a man in a grey t-shirt and glasses and a woman in a maroon apron over a grey-and-white shirt also stand hand in hand. Brass oil lamps and a colourful decorated pillar stand nearby, with a black-and-pink banner at the top edge and a camera on a tripod at the far left.2006-05-10Indoor photo in a wood-panelled hall with a large blank projection screen and a white-draped stage. Five people stand on the stage. On the left a bearded man wears a grey t-shirt and a red apron. Next is a long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace and bare feet, standing beside a bearded man in a red t-shirt and jeans who gestures and holds a white cloth. Further right a man in a grey t-shirt and jeans and a woman in a striped top and maroon apron stand together. At the far right edge a figure in white clothing stands near a decorated floral garland and brass lamps. Colourful painted panels flank the screen and a video camera is visible at lower left.2006-05-10A photo taken in an indoor hall with wood-panelled walls and a projection screen. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaste, slightly behind a line of people. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears in this label based on the long swept-back hair, saffron/orange robe and ornate gold necklace. In the foreground a bearded man in a red t-shirt holds a folded white cloth. Beside him stand a man in a grey t-shirt and a woman in a white-and-blue top with a maroon apron, and at the far right a man in white ritual clothing with palms joined. At the left a man in a red apron stands with hands clasped. Brass oil lamps, a framed portrait, a floral garland and colourful patterned columns decorate the stage area, and a camera operator is visible at the lower left.2006-05-10A photograph of a training event in a wood-panelled hall with a blank projection screen and a brass oil lamp on a stage. A woman with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi-style robe and a gold necklace stands on the raised white-draped platform, with a person candidate. In front, a man in a red t-shirt and light trousers gestures toward his chest, beside a man in a grey t-shirt and a woman in a maroon apron. At the right, a man in a white kurta gestures while a seated person in red kneels in front. A cameraman in a red apron stands at the left edge, and framed photographs and floral garlands decorate the room.2006-05-10Indoor photograph of a stage at a training event with a blank projection screen behind it, brass oil lamps on white-draped tables, and a framed portrait on an easel at left. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and long dark hair stands at centre-left on the white-covered platform, smiling; this is a person with distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace cues. In front, a man in a red t-shirt and light jeans faces the stage, and a man in a grey shirt stands beside him. A woman in a dark red apron over a blue-and-white striped shirt stands smiling at right, next to a man in white traditional clothing applauding. A man in red kurta sits on the floor at lower right. Floral garlands and red-white decorations hang at right, and a studio light stand is visible at top right.2006-05-10Indoor event photo in a hall with a blank projector screen behind the stage area. In the foreground a man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead and a saffron-orange shawl over an orange t-shirt, eyes closed and smiling, stands centre frame. Behind him people in white and dark clothing are clapping and gesturing with raised hands. On the left a seated man in sunglasses claps, and on the right a woman in a floral top holds a video camera on a tripod. Decorative painted wooden pillars with colourful patterns frame the room, and a brass lamp stands beside a table with flowers at the right edge. The long hair, saffron clothing and forehead mark are appearance cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate in person.2006-05-10A photograph from a teachers training gathering in a wood-panelled hall with a blank projection screen behind. On the right, a smiling man with long, dark, swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over an orange top and has a red bindi on his forehead; his cues are distinctive enough to be a probable Swamiji in person. In the centre, a bearded man in a white shirt raises one hand in greeting, and another man in a dark top stands behind him, both with their hands raised, while a woman in an orange wrap sits at the far left and a young man in black applauds nearby. A colourful woven textile hangs on the left wall.2006-05-10A photograph in an indoor hall with a stage backdrop, a projection screen and a golden deity murti in the background. A smiling man with long dark hair, rectangular glasses, a red-and-gold tilak, rudraksha beads and a heavy gold bead necklace wears a rust-red robe and gold armbands, extending his hand in greeting. Across from him, a man in a white kurta stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Two shaven-headed men in rust-red robes and rudraksha malas stand nearby, one holding a red object, and another figure is partly visible at right. a person candidate is the smiling man with long hair, rudraksha and gold necklace; appearance cues are present but identity remains uncertain.2013-03-23A photo taken in an indoor hall with red curtains, a painted backdrop of trees and a shrine, and studio lights and cameras on tripods. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with a large pendant, stands centrally, smiling, one hand extended and raised in blessing over a bowed head. On the left a boy in a white tank top holds a small object and bows, and a man in dark clothing has his palms joined. On the right, women in white and orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several attendees in white ritual clothes stand nearby. Orange-clad people and a red-curtained TV monitor complete the scene. Long hair, saffron dress and rudraksha mala suggest a person figure presiding over a blessing in the center.2012-07-24Indoor photo of a hall with a wood-panelled wall, drop ceiling with fluorescent lights and a ceiling fan, and a colourful patterned banner on a pole. A smiling man with long dark hair and a red mark on his forehead stands at right, wearing a flowing saffron-orange wrap over an orange top with eyes closed. Around him, a group watches and claps: a white-haired man in a light shirt and beaded necklace at left, a bearded man in a black t-shirt with a rudraksha-style mala and pendant, a seated elderly man in sunglasses and white clothes, and other attendees in light shirts. A figure in red and gold sari fabric is partly visible at the far left edge. The orange-robed man is the central figure with the others clapping and smiling around him. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and orange clothing, forehead marking.2006-05-10A photograph of a hall with white ceiling tiles and red curtains. A bare-chested man in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti with a rust-red shawl and a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands in the centre-right, smiling, placing his right hand on the head of a balding older man in a white shirt who bends forward and holds his hand. A man in white shirt with a blue lanyard stands beside them with hands folded. Other devotees in white and rust-red clothes, some with beaded malas, stand behind a row of metal stanchions. Screens on the wall show a devotional image. The centre figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, gold earrings, ornate gold-bordered red garments and a beaded necklace, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-09-29