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A large tented event hall decorated with hanging orange, red and yellow tassel banners and lanterns. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a full beard and a white forehead mark stands on a raised area in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, one hand on his hip and the other at his side, with a headset microphone. Behind him a large screen shows a golden deity murti with a glowing halo, flanked by golden ritual poles. In the foreground, a dense crowd of devotees in dark clothes raise their arms, with one person in a navy shirt and a beaded bracelet raising a hand. Maroon drapery and stage lights frame the scene.

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A man with long dark hair, a full beard and a red tilak on his forehead stands on a raised walkway wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with a red and orange thread bracelet on his wrist. Swamiji (probable) appears through his long hair, ornate orange robes and sustained presence on the stage walkway; he stands with one hand on his hip while a large seated golden deity murti with a multi-hooded cobra canopy is lit behind a stage screen. Audience members in dark clothes sit in the foreground, one raising a hand. Red drapes, hanging tassels and stage lights frame the hall.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A man with long dark hair, a full beard and a red bindi stands centre stage in a saffron-orange draped garment that covers one shoulder, one hand resting on his hip. Behind him a large backdrop shows a sparkling starry field with a deity murti or decorative figure at the top and rows of tall golden lamps or candle stands along the stage edge. Seated and standing audience members in dark clothing fill the foreground, with a white and silver ornate chair at the right edge. The man appears to be the appearance-based candidate for a person, with long hair, saffron clothing and a bindi as the qualifying cues, shown in a stage setting before an audience.2016-12-15A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair stands on a stage in a saffron-orange draped robe, eyes closed, one hand resting on his hip and a red tilak on his forehead. A small headset microphone is visible near his face. Behind him a large screen shows a blue and pink glowing image, flanked by a row of gold candlestick-style lamps and gold-and-red stage drapes with warm lighting. A dense audience of many heads is seen in the foreground. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and stage presence, though his face is not used for identification.2016-12-15December 14 20162016-12-14A photograph of a long-haired bearded man in saffron-orange robes standing on an elevated platform in a decorated hall with red drapes and hanging colourful tassels. He wears a shawl draped over one shoulder, an orange top and orange dhoti, a red thread on his wrist and a small headset microphone. He has one hand on his hip. Audience members in dark and striped shirts stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera. Behind him, a warmly lit stage has a screen and a row of brass lamps. Appearance-based cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, headset) are consistent with the page's reference to a person, though identity is uncertain.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A photograph from a large hall event showing a man standing on a stage in an orange-saffron draped garment, long dark hair falling down his back, a white tilak on his forehead, and his right arm raised in a greeting gesture. Behind him, a large glowing backdrop with a starry bokeh pattern shows a golden deity murti and rows of golden lamps. Audience members in dark clothes sit in the foreground, one raising a hand. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a tilak, matching cues for the page's named teacher.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15