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A photo taken in a bright lobby with marble-look tiled floor and red patterned runner rugs. Marigold garlands hang across the entrance doors marked EXIT. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange kurta with a white shawl and a striped sash stands at the centre, hands joined in greeting, with a shaved-headed man in white kurta and dark vest beside him. Another man in white kurta and lanyard stands to the right, and a man in a blue kurta on the left faces the group with palms pressed together.

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Photo taken from a staircase looking down at a glass-doored entrance of a building, with cars visible in the parking lot outside. A central figure in a long saffron-gold robe stands with hands pressed together in namaskar near the doorway, flanked by several people in white ritual clothing. Women in red saris and red-and-green dress stand on both sides, holding round brass plates with lit oil lamps, flower petals and red kumkum, performing an aarti welcome. An older woman on the right wears a rudraksha mala and holds a small offering plate. A red EXIT sign hangs above the door and a purple logo appears at the upper left. The room has a patterned carpet and cream walls.2006-04-21Elevated view inside a glass-fronted building entrance with a staircase on the right. A central figure with long dark hair wears a cream-white draped robe and stands with palms pressed together in greeting, a salutation. Beside him, a person in white and orange-gold garments holds a bouquet. Several women in red saris and red blouses hold round metal plates with offerings. Men in white kurtas stand near the doors. Cars are parked outside, and an exit sign is visible above the doors. A purple bird logo sits in the top left corner.2006-04-21A procession inside a carpeted hall with a projection screen and exit sign. A bald man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl carries a brass tray with fruit and a kalasha-style vessel. Behind him a woman in a red-and-gold sari walks beside a central man in white with a long dark hair, hands folded in namaste, wearing a white shawl with gold border. Further right a woman in white sari carries a green shopping bag, and a woman in green sari with orange blouse holds a white cup. Tables and chairs line the background. a person is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair and white ceremonial attire with gold border, leading a welcoming procession.2006-04-21A photograph inside a hall with grey tiled floor, an exit sign and a scaffold on the left. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple border walks forward carrying a brass poorna kumbha tray with a coconut, banana leaves, and a red and white flower garland. Beside him, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, and a white garment with gold borders presses his palms together in greeting and smiles. Around them, guests in suits, saris and dark dresses stand and fold their hands in welcome. a person is present in person, with the appearance-based label applied.2006-03-22Indoor photo in a hallway with glass doors and a green EXIT sign above. A bare-chested man in a red-orange cloth holds a silver tray with a kalasha-like brass vessel and offerings, walking forward with a bald-headed priest look and tilak on his forehead. Behind him a long-haired man in a cream-white kurta with gold-trimmed shawl holds a bundled white cloth and a flower garland or offering. Two men in white shirts stand to the left, one with hands folded, and a young boy in white shirt stands at right beside a corkboard of notices. Parked cars visible outside through the glass, with trees beyond.2006-04-26April 21 20062006-04-21Indoor hall with red carpet and wall sconces, people standing in the background. In the centre, a long-haired figure in a white robe with a white shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest with a pearl necklace and sacred thread, bare-chested, wears a white dhoti with a purple and gold border and holds a plate with a lit oil lamp, flowers and offerings. A brass lamp stands at right. The long-haired figure wears a shawl and gold necklace and fits the page's cues, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is an unconfirmed candidate in a devotee-like role. Several other people stand in the background; the nearest standing figure is at left.2006-03-22A photograph taken indoors in a bright lobby with glass doors and an exit sign, showing a welcoming procession. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair and a white robe with gold-edged shawl walks barefoot with palms pressed together in namaste; he has a person appearance with long swept-back hair and white ceremonial clothing, held in a role of honoured guest. Beside him, a man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a white tilak on his forehead, carries a silver puja vessel with a coconut and mango leaves on a silver tray. Behind them, two men in light shirts stand with palms together, and on the left an elderly woman with glasses in a dark patterned top also has her hands folded. A wall notice board and a grey carpet are visible.2006-04-26A hotel corridor with wood-panelled walls, a red-and-cream patterned carpet and an EXIT sign. A woman in a red and gold sari holds a tray of flower petals while a line of women in white and yellow clothes applaud with palms pressed together. An older man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl carries a brass kalasha with green leaves and a coconut. Beside him, a figure in a long white robe with gold trim, hands folded in namaste and smiling, walks forward; the appearance is consistent with a person, with long dark hair and white ceremonial dress, though the identification is uncertain. A woman in a green and orange sari holds a small plate at the right edge. This appears to be a welcome procession.2006-04-21A photograph in a bright indoor lobby with a green EXIT sign above glass doors and tables with brochures and small objects. On the right, a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a white embroidered kurta with a white shawl draped over his arm; this figure shows distinctive long hair and white ornate clothing, a probable Swamiji by appearance. Beside him stands a bearded man in an orange-saffron shawl over white dhoti with a tilak, holding a small object, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread. A man in a striped shirt and dark trousers stands at left near a wall with framed certificates and a poster of a deity. Wall plaques and a framed deity picture decorate the room.2006-04-26A photo of a covered building entrance with glass doors. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands on a dark mat beside a silver SUV, facing a figure in an orange robe with a white and pink flower garland. The robed figure has long dark hair and is at the glass doorway, with several people in white dhotis and yellow shawls behind the glass. Neighbouring walls and a pale stone bed are visible. Appearance is insufficient to name anyone.2010-01-22A photograph of a welcome at the entrance of a building with glass doors and a tiled floor with a colourful rangoli mat. A man in a white dhoti with a purple-and-gold border holds a silver tray of fruit, flowers and a brass vessel, the traditional welcome for a guest. Beside him, a long-haired man in an all-white outfit with a gold-bordered shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, a white tilak on his forehead. A young girl in a pink top and white skirt, and several older women in saris and shawls, stand nearby, one with palms joined. Hanging lights decorate the ceiling.2006-03-22