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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange shawl gestures with his right hand while speaking, seated on a white cloth in front of a large white cushioned throne-like chair against a whitewashed block wall. He wears a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant and a long dark hair knot. An open book lies in the foreground, with stacked books, a water bottle and a small orange box of ritual items at the edges, and colourful striped mats on the floor.

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August 05 20092009-08-05A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a white-covered seat in front of a white throne with two round white bolsters. He wears an orange saffron robe over a red undergarment and a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, and he smiles while gesturing with his right hand toward an open book on his lap. Water bottles, an orange cloth and stacked books sit nearby, and a striped cloth covers the floor. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), based on the long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and seated position before a white throne.2009-08-05August 05 20092009-08-05A seated man in orange saffron robes reads an open book cross-legged on a white cushioned platform against a white-painted wall. He wears a red bindi, a gold chain pendant, and a red undershirt beneath the orange cloth. Beside him rest an orange cloth bundle, a silver puja plate, a stack of books, and water bottles, with a striped rug on the floor.2009-08-05August 29 20092009-08-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes smiles broadly and gestures with both hands while speaking, sitting before a white cushioned seat with round bolsters against a whitewashed wall. He wears a red undershirt, a gold ornate pendant on a long beaded necklace, and a small red forehead mark, with his long dark hair swept back. Stacked books sit in front of him on a white cloth, with a striped mat and an orange cloth nearby. A candidate matching these cues is present; the appearance-based label is a person, seated at a session.2009-08-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes reads an open book on a white cloth-covered floor mat. He wears a red bindi, a gold ornate pendant on a beaded chain, and a red undershirt visible at the shoulders. Before him are a small wooden tray with a brass dish, an orange towel, and stacked books. Behind him are white bolsters and a white wall.2009-08-05A seated man in an orange saffron shawl over a red sleeveless top speaks into a microphone on a stand. He has long dark hair tied back, a gold chain necklace, and a red bindi. White cushions and a white sofa stand behind him, with a striped rug at right. A small orange cloth and a stack of books sit in the foreground. The description is appearance-based: his saffron-orange shawl, long swept-back hair and gold necklace are cues consistent with a person, though the presentation is not conclusive.2009-08-05A man seated cross-legged on a white floor cushion reads from an open blue-covered book held in both hands. He wears an orange saffron shawl over a red top, a gold chain necklace, and a small red forehead mark, with long swept-back hair. Behind him is a white padded seat with white bolsters and a white wall. To the right are a stack of books and water bottles, and a striped red and blue mat lies on the floor. A few dark heads of audience members are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. The setting appears to be an indoor discourse or reading session. Swamiji (probable): the saffron shawl, long swept-back hair, and gold necklace are consistent with the page's identification, though the face alone is not used.2009-08-05A seated man in flowing saffron-orange robes, with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi on his forehead and a red undergarment visible at the chest, speaks while holding a small white booklet in one hand. He sits on a large cream-colored round throne-like cushion, with a microphone stand behind him. On the left, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a white cloth with gold fringe rest on a table. The appearance-based candidate shows long swept hair and saffron robes with a bindi, so the label is a person for a figure on a throne with a booklet.2009-08-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a large white cushioned throne-like seat against a dark maroon curtain. He wears a long multi-strand gold necklace with rudraksha beads and a gold chain, has white sacred markings on his forehead with a red dot, and raises one hand while holding a sheet of paper in the other. A microphone stand is positioned beside him, and a small water bottle and pink flowers sit at the left edge. The scene suggests a discourse or meditation program.2009-08-29August 29 20092009-08-29