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A seated speaker sits on a cream upholstered sofa with red cushions in a hall, surrounded by floral arrangements of red roses, yellow chrysanthemums and orange blooms. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, white robes with gold trim and a long chain; a small carved wooden deity figure stands on a side table, a music stand with papers is at left, potted palms are behind, and an exit sign and restroom sign are on the walls. The figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate by long swept-back hair, white ornate robes and turban, so swamiji is set to in_person.

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A man in a white robe and a pale cream turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste at his chest, eyes closed, head bowed. He is seated on a cushioned sofa with red velvet trim and a floral pattern. Red roses and yellow flowers fill the foreground and a small carved wooden deity murti stands on a side table beside him. A potted palm and a restroom sign are visible behind. a person: long dark hair and a cream turban with a white robe, seated in a devotional posture.2006-03-15March 17 20062006-03-17March 15 20062006-03-15March 17 20062006-03-17A photograph of a seated speaker on a white-draped couch with red bolster cushions, gesturing with both hands during a discourse. He has long dark hair and wears a gold-embroidered cream kurta with a white shawl edged in gold. A music stand holding a printed sheet stands in front, and a small golden Ganesha figure sits on a wooden stool to the left. Red and yellow flowers, potted green plants, red drapes and a blue-and-white bird motif decorate the stage. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the speaker, identified by the long swept-back hair, gold-embroidered saffron-toned kurta and white shawl; the on-page claim of his presence supports this reading.2006-03-17A man with long dark hair and a small red bindi sits on a white sofa with red bolster cushions, gesturing with his hands. He wears a cream embroidered sherwani-style outfit with a gold-bordered shawl. Behind him hangs a blue and white emblem on a beige wall, and flanking him are vases of yellow chrysanthemums, red gerberas and eucalyptus. A small microphone clip is visible near the cushion. The setting appears to be a seated discourse or darshan. a person: long swept hair, cream ceremonial clothing with gold border and seated discourse role.2006-03-16A seated man with long dark hair and a crown-like ornament sits in a gold-trimmed cream upholstered throne, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a gold brocade top, a white dhoti with a gold-bordered red hem, and a green-and-gold sash. Surrounding him are red roses, pink and white flowers, potted palms and bright orange-yellow blooms, with a small carved stone deity murti on a side stand and a brass oil lamp at left against a red and blue draped backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept hair, crown, ornate gold clothing, and a throne-seated posture as the event's main speaker at the Houston convention.2006-03-25A photograph of a man seated on a red cushioned throne with a white and cream turban, a red bindi on his forehead, and long dark hair falling past his shoulders. He has his eyes closed with a faint smile, and wears a cream garment with red and pink rose garlands around his neck. Behind him is an ornate white panel decorated with gold and green floral motifs and pink arches. In the lower left corner, a blurred white-haired figure is partly visible. The tall turban, long hair and garlands are the visible cues; appearance is not conclusive.2006-12-17A photograph of a seated speaker in a golden-yellow turban and cream-white robe, sitting in an ornate orange upholstered chair on a raised platform. Before him stands a music-stand style lectern holding open pages. Beside the chair are vases of pink and white lilies, yellow roses, purple irises and pink carnations, with potted green plants and a tall indoor tree in the background. The setting is a bright hall with large windows. No other people are visible.2006-04-05A photograph of a man with long dark hair seated in an ornate gold-framed armchair with a pale quilted cushion, hands pressed together in namaste at his chest. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold-yellow borders. Behind him stands a large portrait banner showing a smiling man in a saffron-and-white outfit, beside red and red-and-white rose arrangements, palm fronds, a golden kalasha-style lamp stand, and a golden bird ornament. Red table cloths hold flower vases and brass vessels in front of a stage-like setting with a microphone stand.2006-03-22A seated man with long, dark, swept-back hair wears an ornate gold-and-cream brocade kurta with a white dhoti and gold border, plus a white shawl draped over his shoulder. He has a red bindi on his forehead and sits on a gilded, cream quilted sofa with carved gold armrests. Red roses, white baby's breath and fern fronds decorate the surroundings, a red curtain hangs behind, and a silver vessel sits on a red-draped table beside him. He looks downward with hands resting in his lap. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on a throne-like sofa at a Houston satsang setting, with a lapel microphone visible.2006-03-24March 26 20062006-03-26