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A photograph of a large hall with a white ceiling and hanging orange and multicoloured paper lanterns. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over an ochre robe and carrying a long staff, walks barefoot across a colourful striped mat toward a green-topped platform. The figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long hair, saffron-toned clothing and a staff rather than by face. Around him, participants in black clothing sit with palms pressed together in namaste, some kneeling or bowing with heads to the floor. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-white garland stands with hands folded near the platform. A child in an orange outfit sits among the seated devotees. Water bottles and small cups sit on the mats, and a camera operator is visible in the background.

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December 17 20162016-12-17A photograph of a large ceremonial hall with white walls and colourful tasselled bunting hanging from the ceiling. In the centre a bearded man with long dark hair and a red mark on his forehead walks barefoot down a runner of striped multicoloured rugs toward a raised green-cushioned seat. He wears a rust-orange sannyasi robe with a cloth wrap over his shoulder. On both sides, seated participants in black clothing sit on colourful mats with hands raised or pressed in prayer, while a woman in an orange-gold sari sits near the aisle. A bare-chested man in white dhoti-style trousers stands at right with his back to the camera, and a cameraman is visible in the background near the stage.2016-12-17A large hall with a long striped mat runner down the centre, lined by rows of yoga mats and participants in prayer pose (anjali mudra). A bearded man in an orange-red sannyasi wrap and sarong walks barefoot along the runner, holding a wooden staff, while people in black and orange-yellow clothes stand with palms pressed together on both sides. Hanging tassel decorations in pink, orange, and blue hang from the ceiling. A man in a blue shirt and grey shorts also stands with hands folded. Water bottles and small items sit on the mats. The setting suggests a yoga or satsang session.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17A large hall with white walls and colourful hanging tassel decorations overhead. In the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and carries a long staff as he walks barefoot along a colourful striped runner. Participants in black clothing sit on mats on both sides, some with hands pressed in prayer, and a man in white clothes and a white shawl stands nearby. Several people kneel and sit on the floor, and a camera operator is visible in the background. The man in orange has long hair, a crown-like adornment and ornate clothing that fit the Swamiji (probable) cues; he is walking in a satsang setting.2016-12-17Photograph of a large hall with a striped woven mat runner down the centre, lined with seated participants in black clothing. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair stands at the centre in a rust-orange robe with a gold-edged wrap and a wooden staff, the probable Swamiji by his long hair, saffron-toned robes and bearded appearance. Behind him is a white throne-like seat with a green cushion. A woman in a yellow sari stands near the seat, and a shirtless man with his back to the camera stands at the right edge. Hanging orange and blue paper lanterns decorate the ceiling and a camera operator is visible in the background.2016-12-17December 16 20162016-12-16 +3 copiesPhotograph of a large tent-like hall with colourful tasselled paper decorations hanging from the ceiling. A central figure with long dark hair and a full beard wears a rust-orange wrap and dhoti, walking barefoot down a long runner of striped pink, red and multicolour mats. Around him, participants in black clothing stand with palms pressed together, some kneel or sit on mats, and a man in grey shirt and shorts stands nearby. A child in saffron-orange clothing walks beside the central figure. Several people are seated on striped mats along the sides of the aisle, with small cups and bottles placed on the floor.2016-12-17A bearded man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead walks barefoot down a central aisle lined with colourful striped mats in a large hall. He wears a rust-brown and maroon sleeveless garment with a wrapped cloth and carries a long wooden staff in one hand. Participants on both sides stand with palms pressed together in namaste, many in black clothing, and some kneel or bow on the mats. Hanging paper decorations in bright colours fill the ceiling, and a small blue logo sits in the upper left. The scene suggests a yoga or satsang gathering with ritual greeting.2016-12-17December 15 20162016-12-15 +1 copiesA bearded man with long swept-back dark hair walks barefoot down a runway of colourful striped mats in a large tent hung with orange and multicoloured paper decorations. He wears a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over his body and a matching dhoti, and his hands are at his sides. Around him, devotees in black and red stand on both sides with palms pressed together in anjali, some bowing, while a girl in pink leggings and a young child in white look on. A yoga-style gathering with mats fills the room, with participants in black and orange clothing. The shawl and long hair are the appearance cues; the figure is presented as a probable Swamiji in attendance at the yoga event. Nearby scattered mats and a stroller sit at the edge of the frame.2016-12-15A photograph of a yoga session under a tented pavilion decorated with hanging colourful tassels. At centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and walks barefoot across a striped rug, smiling. Around him participants stand with palms pressed together in namaste, many in black tops and trousers, others in white shirts, brown trousers and bare-chested with shorts. A woman in a black top kneels on a mat, and a standing fan and a statue are visible at the back. Colourful striped mats cover the floor. Because the page names a person as present but the central figure's appearance shows only a saffron robe and long hair with no decisive cues, the identity remains uncertain.2016-12-15