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May 09 2004

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Photo of a large indoor hall with a patterned ceiling, hanging fans and lights, and a red carpet aisle. In the foreground stands a figure seen from behind in a saffron-orange shawl and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair swept back, facing a crowd. Hundreds of people in white clothes stand in rows, many wearing white blindfold-style cloths over their eyes, with some in yellow, green and pink saris. A red sign on the balcony railing is partly visible. The scene suggests a group meditation session.2004-05-08A photograph from inside a large hall with cream walls, a patterned ceiling and hanging ceiling fans. A figure seen from behind wears a saffron-orange turban, a saffron-orange wrap and has long dark hair; this figure stands at the front facing a crowd. a person appearance cues are the long swept hair and saffron clothing, but the figure is seen only from the back. Around him stand a large crowd of meditators, most wearing white or light clothing and white blindfolds or eye coverings across their eyes, with some in pale green, yellow and pink saris. A red carpet covers the floor, and a white-draped object is in the foreground. A balcony railing reads A.S.T.N.I.B.U or similar lettering.2004-05-08A photograph inside a large hall with cream walls, ceiling fans and a wooden balcony. In the right foreground a man stands in profile wearing an orange-saffron turban, a long saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and bare upper arm, and long dark hair swept back. Behind him a large crowd of participants in white clothes and white headbands stands on a red carpet, many holding hands in a chain, with some in checked shirts. A banner on the balcony reads A.S. Thirumana Mahal. The main figure matches the page's a person reference through his saffron turban, flowing hair and orange drape, so this is a probable appearance-based match and the in-person candidate is present.2004-05-08A photograph of an indoor hall with a large crowd of participants standing in rows, many wearing white clothes and white blindfolds or headbands. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears an orange saffron wrap and an orange turban, holding a handheld microphone and facing the crowd with hands clasped behind the back. Hanging ceiling fans, pendant lights and a decorated patterned ceiling are visible, and a balcony bears the printed sign reading A.S.THIRUMAN. A red carpet runs along the floor. The figure has long dark hair and a bare back, with the wrap as distinctive clothing, which fits the a person description; the appearance is consistent with the page but this is shown from behind, so the identity is uncertain.2004-05-08A photograph of a large hall with a sign reading A.S. Thiruvannamalai above the stage area, where a crowd of about 100 people sits on red mats wearing white blindfolds or white headbands. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban stands at the centre of the floor, facing the seated participants. Many seated participants wear white shirts and dhotis, while others wear saffron, pink, green, yellow and cream saris and kurtas. Plastic chairs are stacked at the right and back, and a staircase and ceiling fans are visible. The orange-robed figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, with a saffron robe and orange turban as cues, but the face and build are too small and indistinct to confirm.2004-05-08Large indoor hall with a metal-framed roof and bright lights, filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white headbands and white or light clothing. In the foreground, a tall person with long dark hair wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe stands on a grey floor, looking toward the seated crowd. Many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor, some with hands folded, while others are seated on tiered stands in the background. The setting suggests a organized group gathering or convention.2009-02-15January 18 20092009-01-18November 25 20062006-11-25A large indoor hall with a long red carpeted aisle down the middle, lined with hundreds of seated devotees wearing white blindfolds across their eyes. A standing figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a red bindi walks barefoot up the centre of the aisle, carrying a small white object. In the foreground a woman in an orange and gold sari sits with palms pressed together in namaste, and men in white dhotis and shirts sit along the right. Ceiling lights, columns and red banners frame the hall.2009-01-18A photograph of a large hall with a high metal-trussed roof, ceiling fans and fluorescent tubes, where many seated participants wear white headbands over their eyes. In the foreground, the back of a figure in an orange-saffron turban sits against a white cloth, facing the assembled group. Most participants wear white shirts or white saris, some with coloured borders, seated in rows on mats and floor coverings. A few people stand near the back wall and doorways, and plastic chairs are placed along the walls.2004-05-05February 15 20092009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15