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A photo of a shop interior, with a glass display counter stacked with folded textiles on the left and a palm tree visible through the open doorway. A woman in a white sari with a pink-and-red border bows low and touches the feet of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a beaded necklace, smiling broadly. Another man in white shirt and dark rudraksha mala stands beside him, and a crowd of onlookers in white shirts, a green sari and a saffron-shawled man with a tilak watch on. An attendant in white holds a tray with two silver cups at the lower right. a person seated figure in saffron robes with long hair, rudraksha and beaded necklace, being honoured at an inauguration.

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A photograph inside a shop interior with glass display counters stocked with folded fabric and clothing. A seated figure in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on a red floor mat at the centre-right, smiling and holding hands together in greeting, with a man in a white shirt kneeling on the floor before them. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at left smiling, and a standing crowd of devotees in white shirts, saris and kurtas surrounds the scene. A man at right in a white shirt carries a silver tray with two steel tumblers. Palm fronds and string lights are visible through the open doorway.2007-02-21February 21 20072007-02-21February 21 20072007-02-21February 21 20072007-02-21Indoor shop interior during an inauguration: a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala smiles while a crowd of about fifteen people in white shirts, yellow and teal saris and a red-and-gold sari stands around him. A woman in a white-and-pink sari with a black bead necklace holds a silver tray with silver cups on the right, and a man in white shirt and glasses beside her is seated. A red floral garland hangs at left, and a palm tree is visible through the open front. The seated saffron-clad figure matches the probable Swamiji appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2007-02-21February 22 20072007-02-22Indoor photo of a shop interior where a seated figure in orange saffron robes with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-and-white patterned mat, smiling broadly. Standing around are men in white shirts and white dhotis, a man in a light shirt with a lanyard-style cord, and women in saffron, green and pink saris with gold jewellery. A woman in a red and gold sari at left and another in a white sari with pink border at right are also visible. Display cases hold folded textiles and bags, a small silver tray with two steel cups sits at right, and a palm tree shows through the window. Seated figure appears to be a person, identified by orange robes, long hair and rudraksha mala, seated as honoured guest at the opening.2007-02-21A photograph inside a shop interior with shelves of folded fabric and garments at right. A man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits smiling on a low seat, his feet resting on a small patterned rug and scattered flower petals. Around him stand devotees in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a pink-bordered white sari holding a tray with two steel cups, a woman in a yellow and teal sari, and a woman in a green sari. Several men in white and a man in a dark shirt stand at left and in the background near the glass doorway. Tie the saffron robes to the seated man; the figure's appearance matches the page's reference to a presence in a sannyasi-style outfit with long hair, though this is an appearance-based label only. Around thirteen people are visible.2007-02-21February 22 20072007-02-22February 21 20072007-02-21A photo inside a shop interior with shelves of folded fabrics and stationery on the left and a glass display counter. A bare-chested figure with long dark hair wearing an orange cloth and a white flower garland sits on a chair near the center. A devotee in a grey-and-white ensemble kneels at their feet, and a man in a white shirt and glasses stands beside them holding a tray with two silver cups. Several people in white, pale blue and orange-red saris and shirts stand around watching, and a woman in a pink-and-white sari on the right holds a plate. A seated figure with long hair wears a saffron cloth and adornments, with a visible orange-and-green sari in the foreground. The scene appears to be a formal ritual or blessing at a business opening.2007-02-21February 21 20072007-02-21