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A photograph inside a shop interior with glass display cases at right. A seated figure at centre wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and long dark swept-back hair, sitting on a low seat with hands resting on their knees while a man in white kneels beside them with palms pressed together. Around them devotees in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a yellow and blue sari, another in green and maroon, and a woman in a white sari with pink border hold a silver tray with two silver cups at right. A small red rug lies on the floor. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, seated receiving a blessing ritual at a business opening.

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February 21 20072007-02-21Indoor photo inside a showroom with glass display cases and shelves of stacked product boxes along the back wall, and string lights visible through a window. A central figure seated on a low cushioned seat wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and has long dark hair; he appears to be the honoured guest, with a small red-and-patterned rug beneath him. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a black mala, stands nearby. A woman in a white-and-pink sari with a black mala holds a silver tray with two steel tumblers, and an older man in white shirt and glasses stands beside her. Around them stand about a dozen onlookers, including women in yellow, green and orange saris and men in white shirts, many smiling and gathered in the shop for the opening.2007-02-21February 21 20072007-02-21A photograph inside a bright retail shop with glass display cases and wall shelves holding rows of sunglasses or eyewear. In the centre, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace sits on a mat with his hands in his lap, looking toward the room, with a man in a white shirt seated beside him. Around them stand devotees in white shirts and trousers, a woman in a yellow-blue saree, a woman in a green-and-maroon saree and others in the background. On the right, a woman in a white saree with a pink border holds a tray with two steel cups, and a man in white stands near her. The overall scene is a shop inauguration with a seated, saffron-clad guest of honour.2007-02-21Indoor 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.2007-02-21Indoor photograph of a shop interior with a glass display counter at right. A woman in a pink-bordered white sari and black beaded necklace holds a silver tray with two silver cups and smiles; beside her an older man in white shirt and black beaded necklace stands. Behind them a crowd of women in colourful saris, including yellow, green and blue, and men in white shirts, watches. Shelves of folded fabric line the right wall, and a string of lights hangs by the window.2007-02-21Indoor 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 21 20072007-02-21A photograph inside a retail shop interior with glass display counters stocked with folded fabrics and packaged goods. A central seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, orange-brown beaded necklace and has long dark hair; he sits on a red-cushioned stool-like seat on a red patterned rug with a white cloth and petals, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Standing around him are devotees: a woman in a red-and-gold sari with jasmine in her hair at left, a man in white shirt and dhoti with a mala at center, women in yellow, green and blue saris, and a man in white holding a silver tray with two steel tumblers at right, along with a woman in white with a pink border and beaded necklace. Probable Swamiji (saffron robe, long swept-back hair and beaded necklace), seated in a blessing posture as the centre of the inauguration scene. Strings of lights and a palm frond are visible through the shop entrance.2007-02-21Indoor photo of a shop interior with a glass display counter at lower left and a wall of framed items and watches along the right side. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala, long curly dark hair, sits cross-legged on a red mat and smiles while a woman in a dark patterned sari kneels before them with hands near their feet, appearing to offer padapuja. Around them devotees in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in an orange and gold sari, a woman in a yellow and blue sari, and others in white and cream saris stand watching, several with hands folded. A white tray with small glasses is held by a man in white at center right. A red-cushioned stool sits nearby.2007-02-21A photograph inside a bright showroom with glass display counters and shelves of colourful bangles or glassware on the right. A laughing figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red patterned floor mat in the centre. Around him stand a crowd of white-clad men with dark shawls, women in yellow, green and blue saris, and a woman in a white sari with a pink border and black beaded necklace holding a white tray with two silver cups. A seated man in white at right also smiles. Several people stand near the glass windows and a ceiling light fixture is visible above.2007-02-21