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A photograph of a lively indoor gathering in a wood-panelled hall. In the foreground at right, a young man with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a red bindi holds a handheld microphone and smiles broadly; he appears to be seated. Beside him a woman in a blue sari sits with a small bundle of papers on a white-covered table nearby. At left a man in a dark t-shirt with a rudraksha-style necklace sits clapping. Standing behind them, a man in white kurta and white trousers with a red forehead mark claps, and a woman in a white blouse with a pendant and red bindi claps beside a woman in black with a peach shawl. Others in the background clap with raised hands, one wearing a teal top and a patterned head covering. A colourful beaded or painted pillar stands at the back, with a small purple bird logo on the wall and an exit sign.

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Indoor group scene at a training event with a wood-panelled wall and a colourful patterned hanging on a pillar at upper right. A bearded man in a loose white kurta and white trousers stands at centre, clapping with a smile. Behind him, several people clap, including a woman in a white lace top and a woman in black with a peach-coloured shawl. A seated woman in a blue sari sits at a drum with a Greek-key pattern. At lower right, a man in saffron-orange robes holds a microphone. At lower left, a smiling man in a dark shirt and rudraksha mala sits clapping. Several people stand in the background, and a white stack of papers sits on the drum.2006-05-10A photograph of an indoor teachers' training session in a wood-panelled room with a large projection screen and a brass oil lamp on a side table. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a red bindi, sits on an ornate cream and gold armchair with red trim and holds a microphone while smiling and gesturing with one hand. Around him, several people stand and clap: a man in a white kurta, a woman in a white blouse, a woman in a pink-orange shawl, a woman in a light blue sari, and a woman in a light blue top and white head covering. A seated man in a black shirt and glasses claps in the foreground, and a steel tumbler sits on a small white-draped table beside the chair.2006-05-10Indoor photo in a wood-panelled room with a colourful woven wall hanging and a white projection screen at right. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits in a cream upholstered chair at right, hands pressed together in namaste and smiling. Facing him at left, an older man with grey hair and glasses wearing a grey sweater bows slightly. Behind them, a row of people stand clapping: a woman in a turquoise and yellow sari, a man in a white kurta, a woman in a light blue top with a pendant, and a woman with short hair in white. A seated man in a black shirt with a mala claps in front. A small table holds a steel flask and a stack of white booklets. Appearance-based candidate in saffron robe with long hair; identity unconfirmed from appearance alone.2006-05-10Indoor 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 stage event with a large blank projection screen behind. On the right, a man with long dark hair in an orange robe and gold-beaded necklaces sits in an upholstered armchair with arms raised in a namaste-like gesture, smiling. Beside the stage, a standing group claps with palms together: a woman in a green dress and shawl, a woman in a light blue top and white pants, a woman in a red sari, and a man in white kurta with glasses. Behind them stand additional people, including a man in a red top and a bearded man in dark clothing. A tall colorful embroidered pole with floral and elephant motifs stands on the left. Several white-haired onlookers are seen in the foreground.2006-05-10Indoor photograph of a hall with a drop ceiling, recessed lights and an exit sign above a door. In the foreground a man seen from behind wears an orange saffron turban, an orange short-sleeved shirt and an orange shawl or wrap draped over his shoulder, with long dark hair falling below the turban. He is turning and smiling toward a group. Around the room several people in white kurtas and white clothing clap their hands together, while others in dark trousers and a patterned sweater also stand clapping. A small colourful poster hangs on the wall near the door.2004-02-29A photograph of an indoor hall with wood-panelled walls and drop ceiling where a group gathers and claps. At left foreground a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a necklace of large multicoloured beads in green, blue, purple and pink. Beside him a bearded elder in orange robes stands with hands together, and a man in an orange shirt claps nearby. Several women in saris and kurtas, including one in a green sari with yellow border, a woman in white, and a woman in a floral top, clap and smile among the crowd. Tall decorative cloth-covered poles with colourful patterns stand behind them, and a black-and-white backdrop hangs on the left.2006-04-02A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall with a sloped ceiling, ceiling fans and recessed lights. Behind him, a group of standing people clap and raise hands, including a woman in a green sari with orange border and a man in white kurta. A projection screen hangs on the back wall between colourful striped banner poles, with brass oil lamps nearby. At right, a person holds a video camera on a tripod.2006-05-10A seated group of devotees in a meeting hall, many in white clothing, applauding and smiling toward a man seated at the right edge in a red top with long dark hair. A wooden table in front of him holds a water bottle and a small wooden block, and a cushioned chair sits nearby. Behind the group a banner with printed text runs along the top wall, and a flower arrangement with pink and white blooms is on the right. A woman in blue with a red shawl and a woman in a long white outfit with beaded necklace are prominent in the foreground. Roughly twenty people are visible.2007-05-06A photograph of a group of smiling devotees gathered in a wood-panelled room with colourful woven textiles hanging on the walls and a striped banner post at the right edge. A man in a red t-shirt and jeans stands with his back partly to the camera, facing the group. Around him people press their palms together in anjali and clap; a woman in a pink saree and a woman in a red saree stand near him, a man in a black t-shirt and a man in white kurta and white cap-like head covering are among those applauding. A seated man in a black t-shirt with a pendant sits cross-legged at lower centre with hands folded in namaskar, beside a small table holding a steel thermos and a cup. A woman in a peach shawl and another in a white top also clap.2006-05-10Indoor photo of a teachers' training session. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange robes and a salmon-orange top; he sits in a gold-trimmed, cream-upholstered throne chair with a red-and-gold border, raising one hand in a wave while holding a handheld microphone and smiling. Beside him, a woman in a turquoise blue and gold sari sits, and two women standing behind her wear peach and black clothing, one clapping. A tall brass oil lamp with multiple cups stands in the background near a wooden-paneled wall, and a projection screen is visible at top right. A stack of papers and a metal travel mug sit on the table at left.2006-05-10Indoor photo in a wood-panelled hall with a tiled ceiling and an exit sign. A row of about ten devotees stands at left with hands folded: men in white kurtas and dhoti, a woman in a green sari, a woman in a red sari with a beaded necklace, and a man in a long red robe with dreadlocks. A tall multicoloured patterned pillar stands behind them. At right, a man with long dark hair and a saffron robe sits on a gold-and-cream upholstered throne with red Greek-key trim, one hand raised near his chin, watching the devotees. A brass oil lamp stands on a side table near a black speaker. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold necklace, seated in the place of honour.2006-05-10