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A barefoot man in a saffron-orange sannyasi wrap and dhoti walks down the centre aisle of a hall, wearing a long rudraksha mala around his neck and holding a folded orange cloth. Many seated devotees on both sides wear white blindfold-style cloths over their eyes; the women wear white and cream saris with ID lanyards, and the men wear pale shirts. Colourful hanging tassels in red, yellow, blue and white decorate the ceiling, and a red banner hangs on the right wall.

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October 23 20102010-10-23A barefoot man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, walks down a polished central aisle of a hall. Rows of seated devotees on both sides wear white headbands over their eyes, many in white or pale clothing, some holding small items. Hanging ornamental banners in red, white, blue and orange with orange tassels decorate the ceiling, and small oil lamps glow along the floor edges. The scene looks like a guided blindfolded satsang or meditation session.2010-10-23A photograph of a large hall where many seated participants wear white blindfolds over their eyes, many in white and pastel clothing, some with ID lanyards. A central figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala walks barefoot down the glossy aisle between the rows; his long hair falls past his shoulders and he holds his hands together at his waist. Above, colourful striped and orange-tasselled hangings decorate the ceiling and white draping. A red banner and a framed picture hang on the back wall. The figure matches the page's a person appearance cues: long swept hair, saffron ochre robe and rudraksha mala, and is shown as a person walking in the hall, not a depiction.2010-10-23A photograph of a large hall where many seated participants wear white blindfolds over their eyes and sit on the floor in rows. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl and a long rudraksha mala, walks barefoot down a central aisle between them, glancing to his right. Colourful tassel decorations in red, blue, yellow and orange hang from the white ceiling drapery. Some participants wear white clothes, others wear pale shirts and sarees, and some wear ID lanyards. Pink walls and a red banner are visible in the background.2010-10-23A barefoot man in an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala walks down the centre aisle of a hall with a polished reflective floor. Long hair falls past his shoulders. Dozens of seated participants on both sides wear white blindfold cloths over their eyes; many wear white or pastel clothing, and several carry name badges on lanyards. Colourful striped tassel decorations and orange pompoms hang from the ceiling, and a red banner is visible on the right wall. The man's appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala) is a distinctive cue, so he is a probable Swamiji in person, walking among seated participants during an eye-covered session.2010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23A large hall with a white canopy and hanging decorative cloth bundles with orange tassels. A tall man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and walking barefoot down a glossy aisle between rows of seated people. Many seated participants wear white blindfold-style bands across their eyes, with white and cream clothes, some in saris and some in shirts and trousers, sitting cross-legged on mats. A red banner hangs on the right wall and a framed picture is on the back wall. The man's appearance is consistent with a person in saffron robes with long hair and rudraksha beads, walking among the participants. Many people are visible, mostly partly seen in the foreground and rows behind.2010-10-23A standing figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a long black rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair and a red tilak stands at the front of a hall, appearing to be a life-size statue or mannequin. Seated devotees in white and pastel clothing, many wearing white blindfolds or eye bands, sit in rows on the floor on both sides, with orange and multicolored tassel hangings and a gold-framed mirror on the wall behind. The polished floor reflects the orange figure. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, shown as a figure rather than a person.2010-10-23 +1 copiesOctober 23 20102010-10-23October 23 20102010-10-23