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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on a white-covered cushioned seat in a plain hall, a white pedestal fan beside him and a motorcycle visible through a window. He smiles while holding a small card toward a kneeling man in a light blue checked short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, who leans forward with his hands open to receive it. A basket of folded papers and a stack of small printed cards sit on the seat, with a feathered fan and flower petals nearby. The man in orange has distinctive long hair swept back and a bare shoulder, with a saffron wrap draped over his chest, which fits the appearance-based cues for the a person; the page does not confirm an event with him present.

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A photograph taken indoors in a hall with red-painted walls and a tiled floor. A figure with long dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on a cream cushioned seat, bare-footed, holding hands with a kneeling man in a pink-and-white checked shirt and grey trousers who wears a name badge and a wristwatch. Beside them is a table with a cane-like staff, a tray of rudraksha malas, a tray of yellow flowers, stacked cards and turmeric or saffron-coloured items, and a garland of yellow marigolds lies on the seat. The man appears to be receiving a blessing or personal interaction. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing with rudraksha malas nearby, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2007-01-02A photograph of an orange-robed figure seated on an orange-draped throne, eyes closed, one hand resting on the chest and the other on the armrest. A man in white ritual clothes kneels beside the throne, reaching toward the robes. Behind them a framed portrait shows a smiling figure in orange with a white beaded necklace, and garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang from the frame. A white box fan and a small table with a gold-patterned cloth sit at left. The seated figure's long dark hair, orange robes and rudraksha-free neck do not clearly establish identity, so the appearance is uncertain.2010-02-08A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a white and yellow flower garland, long dark hair swept back, places his right hand on the crown of the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Another person in a white robe with an orange shawl stands at right, wearing a gold wristwatch. A basket of banknotes sits at lower left, a white pedestal fan and a blue-legged table are behind, and a striped mat covers the floor. The seated figure is presumed to be Swamiji from the page; the appearance cues are a swept-back hair style, orange clothing and a garland, so the candidate is labelled Swamiji (probable), seated and blessing a devotee in a darshan setting.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair, holding the hands of a young man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers who kneels before them on a tiled floor. Marigold and yellow flower garlands and red blossoms lie on a cushioned seat in front. Behind them, men sit on a red-cushioned bench, a black camera bag rests on the bench, a tripod-mounted camera stands at right, and an electric fan is visible. The seated figure matches the a person cues of saffron robe and long swept-back hair, shown in person receiving a devotee in a blessing gesture.2007-01-02A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange head wrap with long dark hair, smiling as he looks down at a printed booklet with orange and white pages. A man in a white shirt sits on the floor in front of him, leaning in and pointing at the booklet. Another man in a white checked shirt stands at the right edge holding a small card. The setting is a plain room with a white couch, a small electric heater on the floor, and a flower-patterned cushion in the foreground. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, a saffron turban and long hair, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate.2004-02-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe draped over the body, wearing a garland of yellow and white flowers with red accents, sitting on a white-covered chair in a plain room with a red-brown wall and window. A man in a light striped shirt and dark trousers kneels before the seated figure, holding and touching the figure's hand, while a second person in white sits partly visible at left. A metal tray with blue banknotes, a steel tumbler, a small clock and marigold petals sit on a white-covered table nearby, and a striped green-pink mat covers the floor.2006-12-10A photograph of an indoor darshan setting. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on a pale cushioned couch, a small red mark on the forehead, smiling and gesturing with a raised hand while speaking. Facing them, with his back partly toward the camera, a young man in a white-and-grey checked collared shirt kneels or sits close, listening. Yellow marigold garlands lie on the couch near a small tray holding folded papers and a red-capped item, and a plastic bag of offerings sits among them. Behind them hangs a pale blue cloth and a striped mat rests against a red wall. The orange-clad figure matches the appearance cues of a person, seated as a teacher while the young man receives darshan.2007-01-02A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange cloth draped over his body and bare upper torso, reclining on a white-cushioned seat on the left. He is smiling and gesturing with one hand toward a group of about nine seated people in an open pavilion with a red-painted low wall, bamboo blinds and a standing electric fan. A man in a white shirt sits with his back to the camera facing him. Others in white and light-coloured clothing sit on the floor, including an older man in white dhoti and a child, and a woman in a light sari. Flower petals, a plate of yellow marigolds and a tray of items lie on a cloth in front. Through the window a man in white stands outdoors beside a motorcycle.2006-11-19A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sitting on a white-covered seat in an open-sided hall with a bamboo ceiling. Before him a younger man in a red-and-white checked shirt and white dhoti kneels on a red cloth, with flowers and a fruit basket nearby. Around them, a row of seated men in white shirts and white dhotis, plus several boys, sit on the floor holding apples, while a standing man in a checked shirt stands at the right. A woman in a blue sari sits on a bench in the background beside a table fan. The man in orange has long dark hair and a beard, and the page does not indicate he is the presiding figure; appearance cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2006-11-19A seated figure in an orange saffron wrap and orange head turban, with a full dark beard and bare upper torso, sits on a white-covered seat in an open-sided hall with terracotta walls and a bamboo-blind roof. Before him a man in a white shirt bends forward and touches the forehead of a seated devotee, while the orange-clad man holds out a small fruit or offering. Around them, a row of seated men and women in white and light clothing watch, one older man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti sits at right, and a younger boy holds a fruit. Flower petals, marigold-type blooms, and a tray of cash notes sit on the floor and seat. A table fan and a parked motorbike appear outside. Appearance-based cues (orange turban and saffron wrap, beard, bare torso, seat of honour) suggest a person, seated in the centre-left as a presiding figure. Eight to ten people are visible.2006-11-19A seated man in an orange saffron turban and orange dhoti-wrap, bare-chested, places his right hand on the head of a woman bending forward in a purple and black striped sari with gold border. He sits on a white cushioned bench beside a basket and stacks of printed papers and pamphlets. A white stand fan and a red-painted wall with a window behind them. A figure with a long swept-back hair, saffron turban and orange garments matches the presentation cues for a person, shown giving blessing to a devotee at a free eye medical camp setting.2006-11-19November 24 20062006-11-24