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A photograph of a figure seen from behind in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl and long dark, voluminous hair, standing on a raised platform draped with white and red-and-white flower garlands. Before them, several men in white kurta-style clothing, one with a shoulder bag and lanyard, stand on a plain floor with a patterned carpet in the foreground. A large printed banner of a smiling woman with long dark hair hangs behind them, and a red curtain and a white fan are visible at right. The scene appears to be a welcoming or garlanding moment inside a hall. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the left edge.

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A photograph in an ashram hall with a row of men in white dhotis and white kurtas standing with palms pressed together in namaste along the left. On the right, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a garland of white and purple flowers, extending his right hand toward the line. Behind him is a golden throne with a red cushion and a gold deity murti, flanked by orange and yellow hanging banners, a projector screen, and a camera on a tripod. Several other people in orange and white clothing stand in the background.2010-12-31A photograph inside a decorated tent hall with a red curtain and a large banner reading "Happy ... Day" beside a portrait of a smiling woman. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange and gold-bordered garment with a white and red flower garland, pressing palms together in greeting while standing on a patterned carpet. A large floral arch of white jasmine and red-and-white garlands frames a raised platform to the right. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand and sit along the left, some with orange shawls, and a man in white stands at the right edge. a person shows long hair and orange and gold clothing with a garland, so the in-person value is unsure, reflecting the uncertain appearance.2007-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on a white-draped platform, hands pressed in namaste, smiling, with white and red flower garlands hanging from a silver hanging frame beside him. Behind him is a deep red velvet curtain. To the right, four men stand in white ritual dress: an older bearded man in white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala reaches toward the garlands, a man in white with an orange shawl smiles, another in white with an orange shawl stands at the far right, and a man in a white garment with an orange shawl joins hands. A patterned carpet covers the floor, and a white tent canopy spans the ceiling with a purple logo at the top right.2007-01-01Outdoor temple-courtyard scene with orange-draped awning and deity murti decorated with garlands in the background. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand gold and bead necklace sits on a cushioned throne-like seat with a low orange-draped stool before him, smiling, with flower garlands and petals at his feet. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, wearing white flower garlands, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar and devotion, one bending forward toward the seated figure. Additional devotees in white stand in a line on the right, some holding garlands and offerings. A brass kalasha-style lamp stand and floral offerings sit on a table at left.2010-07-24Photograph taken under a corrugated metal shelter during an evening gathering. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe stands on an ornate gold throne draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands, wearing a large red-and-white garland and a rudraksha mala; his long swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments are the appearance cues here, and the throne suggests he is being honoured (a person). To the right, a man in white ritual clothes with a visitor badge stands with hands clasped. On the left, several people in white dhotis and orange shawls, one smiling older woman among them, stand with palms together. The floor is a striped green-and-red mat scattered with petals.2007-12-30A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a large gold-coloured garland walking down a red carpet runner between metal railings in a hall with terracotta-coloured walls. Beside him a man in white dhoti and white shirt with a red shawl walks with bare feet. Devotees line both sides of the aisle with hands folded in anjali mudra and some bow low, including women in white and a man in a white shirt at right. A woman in white bends forward at far left. Colourful pillars and a tiled roof frame the hall, with an open doorway and palm trees beyond. a person: the saffron-robed man with long hair and a gold garland is the visible central figure, walking as a guest of honour.2010-08-15A photograph of a festive indoor event. A person with long dark hair in an orange saffron garment with gold border, wearing a white flower garland with red accents, stands with palms pressed together in anjali on a patterned brown and gold carpet. Behind them, a tall frame draped with white jasmine garlands and red-and-white flower strands stands beside a red curtain. A backdrop reads 'Happy' and 'Moms Day' with a portrait of a smiling woman. Several people in white dhotis and shirts stand and sit behind, and a man in white shirt and dhoti stands at right. A mat is laid on the floor. The people visible are roughly eight.2007-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange robe walks forward along a grey carpet inside a large tented hall, carrying a dark beaded mala in one hand. He wears a red bindi and a red undershirt, and gazes ahead with a slight smile. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and an orange shawl walks beside him, and another in white kurta bends low near the floor. Red plastic chairs, striped green mats and white cloths line the hall, with a banner and a few seated attendees in white in the background. a person: the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha-style mala are visible cues of the walking central figure, who appears to be a presenter of the Salem event.2007-12-13a person (appearance-based label) seated on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold tiger-striped cushion, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a long white flower garland and a sandalwood tilak on the forehead. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to clasp his hands and greet him. To the right, a woman in a white sari with gold bangles stands nearby. Behind the throne is a decorative arch of red and white flowers set with coloured stones, and draped fabric backdrop. Apples sit on a tray at the left edge.2009-07-30A photograph of a procession inside a decorated pavilion with a corrugated roof strung with marigold and white flower garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe with gold border, a white and red flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, stands at centre with palms pressed together in namaste and a broad smile. Behind him a younger man in white dhoti and orange shawl with a red tilak stands beside a grey-haired man in white with a mala. A woman in a white sari stands at right. A gold trident is mounted on the wall, and a man at left holds a trident-topped staff. Swamiji (probable): the central man has long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold ornaments and garland cues, and is labelled by the page as present, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2007-01-01Indoor photograph in a wooden-roofed hall with striped woven floor mats and red curtains. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe walks barefoot across the mats, smiling, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead; the robe's distinctive long hair and orange clothing make him a probable Swamiji. Behind him, a man in a white kurta with glasses and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand nearby. At the right edge, a person in white with a yellow shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste.2009-11-21