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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing an orange turban and a gold necklace, sits on a zebra-striped upholstered chair in a whitewashed hall with a tiled floor. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti bends forward to offer something toward him with his hands, while a line of devotees in white and checked shirts stand with palms pressed together. Two shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with sacred threads stand nearby, and a small child sits at the lower left. a person candidate: appearance-based label a person applies only if cues are adequate; the seated figure wears saffron, a turban and gold ornaments, so the candidate is present.

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A photograph inside a plain whitewashed hall with a breeze-block wall, ceiling fan and tiled floor. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron shawl and orange garment, with ornate gold necklaces and a striped zebra-print cloth behind him. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to offer something cupped in his hands to him. Behind, two bare-chested young priests in white dhotis, one with white ash marks on the forehead and rudraksha beads, stand near a table. Several older men in white shirts and dhotis stand along the left side, and a purple cloth sits on the floor at lower left.2011-10-02October 02 20112011-10-02A photograph inside a plain white-walled hall with ceiling fans and green-framed cane chairs. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a zebra-patterned couch at right, with a second orange-robed monk beside them. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward to perform padapuja, touching the feet of the seated figure. Several men in white dhotis stand or sit nearby, watching, and a bald monk in orange stands at far right.2012-01-08A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sitting on a white-covered seat in an open-sided hall with a bamboo ceiling. Before him a younger man in a red-and-white checked shirt and white dhoti kneels on a red cloth, with flowers and a fruit basket nearby. Around them, a row of seated men in white shirts and white dhotis, plus several boys, sit on the floor holding apples, while a standing man in a checked shirt stands at the right. A woman in a blue sari sits on a bench in the background beside a table fan. The man in orange has long dark hair and a beard, and the page does not indicate he is the presiding figure; appearance cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2006-11-19A photograph of an indoor hall with a zebra-print armchair on a raised white platform. A woman with long dark hair in an orange robe and a beaded necklace sits in the chair, smiling and resting her hands on her knees. A man in white kneels on the floor with his forehead lowered toward her feet. Standing behind him are several men in light shirts and trousers, one in an orange shawl with hands folded in greeting, and another in orange clothing. White plastic chairs line the left side of the room and a yellow floor line runs across the floor.2008-07-17A photograph of a temple-side darshan line. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vibhuti forehead marking, and an orange saffron sleeveless robe stands at a metal railing, extending his palms outward toward a line of devotees who have their hands pressed together in prayer and heads bowed. Devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, lean forward at the railing. Behind the railing, a gilded shrine with a deity murti in red and gold is visible, and an orange flag hangs at the upper left. a person is the robed man at the railing giving blessings, identified by his long hair, orange robe and vibhuti cues. Several other people stand around the railing in white and pink shirts.2009-11-25A photograph inside a decorated hall with white canopy and painted pillars. A long-haired man in a sleeveless orange robe sits on an orange-cushioned seat, smiling and extending his hand toward a visitor. Around him, several men in light shirts and trousers stand, one with palms pressed together in greeting, and another bending forward with hands outstretched. A monk in orange robes with a shaved head stands at the right. Several shirt-clad men and a robed figure are visible, roughly six to ten people in total.2010-07-07July 07 20102010-07-07A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a cream-upholstered throne-like chair against a deep red curtain. Several men in white shirts and trousers stand around him; one bald man in white bends forward with his hands near the seated figure's feet, while a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands at the front, and a man in a yellow shirt with glasses stands at the right. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-white stole and pendant stands at left. The scene appears to be a darshan or devotee visit in a hall, with a small fan visible at left.2010-07-23Indoor photograph in a whitewashed hall with barred windows and a metal-roofed ceiling. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair tied up sits on a red velvet cushion, holding fruit or offerings and facing a group. A bald man in an orange dhoti and sash, with rudraksha beads around his neck, stands at left holding a silver tray of offerings. Around them a semicircle of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some holding fruit, stands and smiles; one man at right in white with a rudraksha-style mala looks on from the foreground. A plastic water bottle sits on the floor near the seated figure.2011-01-16Indoor photo of a meeting in a plain white-walled room. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and multiple dark rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red patterned cushion, speaking with a group of men. Standing to the right are about eight men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing rudraksha or beaded necklaces, with hands folded or leaning in to listen. A man in orange robes stands at the far left edge. A small framed picture and a curtain are visible on the back wall, and a fan stands near the window. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, seated on the throne in a meeting with devotees.2009-09-14A photograph of a darshan line under a tent-canopy of a temple hall. A smiling man in long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange robe with a sleeveless orange garment, and a long rudraksha mala stands centre-frame, offering a blessing with his raised hand to a devotee who bows with folded hands. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand behind a metal railing on the left, while a man in white kurta holds a small wooden box. Hanging colourful cloth banners and a floral decorated altar appear in the background. Appearance-based probable identification as a person is not sufficiently supported by unambiguous cues here, so the a person value is unsure.2010-09-21