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A photograph inside a temple hall during a celebration. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, a purple flower garland, gold necklaces and a red bindi sits on an orange-draped seat, holding a teal gift box and smiling. Two men in white dhotis and shirts kneel before the seat in reverence, one bowing with hands on the platform. A seated man in orange robes with a gold necklace sits to the right, and a bald man in glasses stands at the edge in orange. Behind a silver railing, a large crowd of seated devotees, many in white, fills the hall, with women in pastel saris and children visible. Gold-painted pillars and a red carpet frame the scene.

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Indoor photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink-and-purple flower garland, a red tilak on the forehead and long dark hair, sitting on an orange cushioned seat beside a gold trident-topped pole. Two men in white dhotis and shirts kneel before him; one holds a blue gift box and the other bows low, apparently offering a respectful greeting. Behind a stainless steel railing on a red carpet, a large seated crowd of devotees in white and coloured saris watches, with several children in front. A second man in orange robes with a garland sits to the right. Framed pictures hang on the wall behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a garland, presented as the seated figure receiving the gift.2008-12-31A crowded indoor satsang hall where a seated figure in an orange turban, orange shawl and red sleeveless top sits on a raised white seat, extending a hand toward a man in a cream shirt who bends forward with his hands pressed together in reverence. Around them, devotees in white shirts and orange shawls sit with palms folded, and many others stand in the background. A bald man in orange on the right wears a white beaded necklace. The seated figure has long dark hair and a turban with distinctive orange cloth and ornate adornments, a compatible presentation for the page's a person reference, though the appearance is only partially visible.2008-10-15February 24 20072007-02-24A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a gold necklace and a red tilak smiles broadly while receiving fruit from a kneeling man in white clothes who bows with his forehead near the floor. A second orange-robed man sits beside them. A golden trident stands behind, next to a gilded animal figure and an orange draped table with flower garlands. Seated devotees in white fill the background on a red-and-white carpet with rush mats, in a festival hall with a microphone stand at right. The gathering appears to be part of the Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations.2008-12-31A photograph inside a red-draped ceremonial tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. A seated man with long dark hair and an orange robe, wearing a flower garland with yellow and pink blooms and a gold-toned ornament, sits on a gold-and-red throne receiving honour. A man in a pale pink robe with a white shawl bows low with his forehead to the floor before him, while standing devotees in orange and saffron robes, one holding a trident-shaped staff and another with folded palms, look on. A cameraman with a camera on a tripod films from behind. Gold throne carvings and red fabric frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange robe and garland is in a throne-like seat with devotees bowing before him.2016-04-27A seated figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in thick garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers. He has long dark hair and a raised open hand in a blessing gesture. A person in a white dhoti-style outfit prostrates on the floor at his feet, while a man in a white shirt and white pants stands nearby. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothing, including a seated figure in orange at left, gather in a decorated hall with banners and flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes on the flower-garlanded throne, shown with long hair and blessing gesture, fits the page's description of Swamiji being honoured at the event.2006-12-30A photograph of a padapuja-style darshan in a hall with white walls, a wall hanging and a standing fan. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on an orange-cushioned seat, with gold jewellery and a gold necklace, smiling as devotees bow before them. In the foreground, a devotee kneels with bowed head before the seated figure. Nearby, a bald man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala kneels in front of the seat. Behind them, many people in white clothes, some with yellow or orange shawls, stand and sit on orange mats. A man in a beige shirt wears an orange rosette badge. Overall, the setting resembles a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham satsang-style darshan. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing, gold ornaments and rudraksha-style cues.2010-07-24Indoor darshan scene in a hall with white curtains and a standing fan. A seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne wears a saffron/orange robe, a rudraksha-style necklace with ceremonial gold adornments, and has long swept-back dark hair; a tray of fruit and flowers sits beside them. Seated devotees in white kurtas and orange scarves, and a bald man in white, sit in front of them, while a man in a white shirt with folded hands bows in greeting. Other men in white and orange stand along the back wall, and a person in the foreground bends forward at the bottom edge. Appearance-based cues are present, but identity is uncertain, so the seated figure is labelled as a possible Swamiji. Orange-draped tables with books line the left side of the room.2010-07-24A satsang hall with red carpeting and a white-covered throne. A figure in an orange dhoti with a bright orange turban and red sleeveless top sits on the white throne, reaching out to devotees. Long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha-style wrap are visible. Devotees in white shirts and orange shawls kneel on the red carpet and bow forward, while others stand behind them. Apples sit on a side table near the throne, and a plant and white chairs are visible at the right. The crowd is sizable and dense in the foreground. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne, receiving devotees.2008-10-15A photograph of a temple darshan scene. A smiling person with long dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on a white-draped seat with gold trim. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt bows and touches the seated person's hand to his forehead, while a devotee lies prostrate in white at the seated person's feet, adorned with a flower garland. Behind them, a standing man in a purple turban and white clothes, and several people in orange and white robes, stand near a red railing. A cameraman with a video camera films the scene. On an altar at the upper right, a deity murti sits decorated with garlands and brass lamps, and a side table holds water bottles. Several figures in orange and white stand nearby.2010-06-13A pada puja ceremony in a temple-style shrine with gold-framed deity murtis behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a flower garland sits on an orange-draped throne with a small footstool, her feet being honoured with flowers. A man in white kneels with his forehead on the floor before her. Standing devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls surround her, including an older man in white with garlands and a seated figure's attendant with a brass tray. A woman in a white sari stands at right. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand on the altar, with orange drapes and banana leaves framing the scene.2010-07-24Outdoor ceremony under palm trees at an ashram-style festival. A man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a shawl and multiple gold-toned beaded necklaces, sits on an orange-draped seat or throne and holds a pair of scissors near the head of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl, whose hands are pressed together in prayer. Behind them, several men in saffron and white robes stand, and a line of seated and standing spectators watches. A white shrine structure with orange-and-yellow garlands and a dark stone deity murti stands to the right, with saffron pennants strung overhead. Orange and yellow floral decorations line the canopy at the top left. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklaces, seated on the throne), performing a ceremonial act of blessing on a devotee.2008-12-28