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A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange turban and dark orange robe, with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a gold throne with leopard-print cushion and holding a printed sheet. Facing him, a group of men in white shirts and white trousers wear yellow-and-red shawls and stand attentively, one holding a document. A standing sannyasi in orange-red cloth with a rudraksha mala and sacred ash on his forehead watches. The room has maroon curtains, white walls and a ceiling light panel. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person description, with a turban, long dreadlocks, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold throne, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban and a shawl, leaning forward and holding a framed printed sheet with a small portrait and text. Standing around him are men in white shirts and dhotis, several wearing yellow-and-red woven shawls. A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and sacred thread stands at centre. A gold cloth draped over a seat is visible at lower left, and red curtains hang in the background.2016-07-23July 23 20162016-07-23July 23 20162016-07-23A photo in an indoor room with maroon curtains and a pink carpet. On the left, a seated figure in an orange-red turban, with long dreadlocked hair and an orange-red cloth, sits before a gold-coloured throne with a leopard-print cushion, holding a framed printed sheet. Standing in the centre, a man in orange-red dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha mala and holds his hands together. To the right, a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow-and-red shawl gestures toward the sheet, while another man in white shirt stands beside him, and more men in white shirts stand at the edges. The printed sheet bears a dark banner with small text.2016-07-23A photograph in an indoor hall with white ceiling lights and a red curtain. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a rust-orange turban and has long dreadlocked hair, seated on the floor before a group. A man in the centre wears a white shirt with a red and yellow shawl and holds a red-and-white printed poster that the seated figure is looking at. Around them about ten men in white shirts and yellow-red shawls stand close, some with wristwatches and sandalwood marks. A gold-wrapped object sits in the lower right corner. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page reference but not clearly distinctive, so identity is uncertain.2016-07-23July 23 20162016-07-23A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair and a rust-red turban, wearing a rust-red robe and a beaded mala, receiving a dark plaque from a standing man. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushion beside a large gold-coloured ceremonial object. Around him, several men in white shirts and white dhotis wear orange and saffron shawls, with red-and-white scarves visible. A woman in white with a mala stands at the left edge. Pink carpet covers the floor, and red curtains hang on the wall behind.2016-07-23Indoor photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe with long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala, receiving a red and gold printed poster from a standing man. Several men in white shirts and white trousers stand close, wearing red-and-yellow shawls and sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the foreground a golden object and a devotee lying prone on pink carpet suggest a darshan or prostration. The room has white walls, a red curtain and a pink carpet.2016-07-23A photograph of an indoor gathering in a room with maroon curtains and a red carpet. On the left, a bare-chested figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, sits holding a book or tablet, with a gold cloth in the foreground. A shaved-headed man in a red and orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands centre, looking down at the book. Around them, men in white shirts, one with a yellow and red shawl and one with a yellow shawl, listen attentively, one gesturing with an open hand. a person seated at left with cues of long swept-back hair, orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, shown in a discourse-like setting.2016-07-23Indoor scene in a hall with maroon curtains and a red carpet. A man in a saffron-orange turban and long dark hair, seated at left with his back partly to camera, holds open a blue and gold printed booklet or chart. Beside him a shaved-headed man in rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands looking down at the booklet. To the right, two men in white shirts with yellow and red shawls and a man in a white shirt stand listening, with other people behind them. A gold cloth is visible at lower left. Five people visible in total.2016-07-23A photograph of an indoor gathering in a room with red curtains and a pink carpet. In the foreground at left, a figure with long matted hair wrapped in an orange-brown turban and a beaded necklace holds a red and gold printed poster, pointing at its artwork. Beside him, a bare-chested man in orange and gold cloth wears a rudraksha mala and holds a small object. Around them, several men in white shirts and white dhotis wear yellow and red shawls and stand attentively, watching the poster being shown.2016-07-23A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-brown turban and a brown robe with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, extending a hand toward a group of men standing around him. Several men wear white shirts or dhotis with orange and yellow shawls and garlands; one bare-chested man in a red-and-maroon dhoti holds a rudraksha mala and offers something. A man in the centre holds a small object in cupped hands, and another raises a phone. Red curtains and a red carpet are behind them, with a bright light glare at the centre. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and a turban, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate presenting a blessing or offering to the devotees, with the surrounding men as devotees.2016-07-23