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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.

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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.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.2006-05-10Indoor photo in a wood-panelled hall with a vaulted ceiling, showing five people standing in a row before a large black backdrop bearing a golden-toned portrait of a man in a turban. Left to right: a woman in a grey shirt and white apron; a man in a white chef's jacket, white trousers and a patterned bandana; a bearded man in a grey shirt and dark blue apron; a smiling woman in a white t-shirt with a blue emblem and jeans; and a bearded man in a red shirt. Behind the group at the right stands a person in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair. Painted tall decorative poles with geometric patterns flank the backdrop, white flowers sit on a table, and a studio light stands in the foreground. A small framed photo sits on a shelf at left.2006-04-02A 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 of a casual indoor event in a wood-panelled hall with a sloped ceiling. Five people stand in front of a black shiny backdrop printed with a large gold face portrait. On the left a woman in a grey shirt and white apron stands beside a man in a white chef's jacket and white cap, who holds a white cloth. In the centre a bearded man in a grey shirt and navy apron stands next to a smiling woman in a white t-shirt with a blue and gold logo and blue jeans. A man in a red shirt stands at the far right. Behind them a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair stands near the backdrop, a candidate who matches the page's a person description but whose appearance is not clear enough to confirm. Tall colourful patterned pillars flank the scene and a vase of pink flowers sits on a draped table.2006-04-02Indoor 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 inside a hall with a white screen and colourful striped pillars at the top corners. A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a pale peach shawl and a long necklace of large gold beads stands centre, right hand raised in greeting. Around him, devotees in white clothing stand with palms pressed together in anjali, and a man in white sits on a red-and-white mat at left. At right, a priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray. A gold-coloured throne is visible at the right edge, and a cameraman operates at the back.2010-12-04