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A seated young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, sits on a white cloth-covered platform and clasps the hands of a kneeling man in a teal checked shirt and grey trousers. A woman in a mustard-gold saree with pink border and black blouse, wearing a black beaded necklace, kneels beside them with hands folded. Behind them, standing devotees including a woman in a teal saree, a man in a light shirt, and a man in an orange kurta watch. A microphone stand stands at right and a cream wall with framed artwork is visible. A small date stamp reads 08/06/2004.

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August 08 20042004-08-08A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban on a white-draped sofa or couch, bare feet extended. A man in a white long-sleeved shirt and khaki trousers kneels and bows forward, his hands resting on the figure's feet in a padapuja-style gesture of reverence. A small bouquet of yellow and pink flowers sits on the carpeted floor, with a red cord running across the room and folding chairs and tables in the background.2004-08-12A photograph of an indoor ritual in a plain room with beige walls and a tiled floor. In the foreground, a devotee in a white shirt and jeans kneels with eyes closed and a dark red-brown beaded mala around his neck, while a person in an orange turban and orange robes places a dark cloth over his eyes and forehead with one hand. A woman in glasses and white clothes with an orange shawl watches nearby, and a seated woman in white clothing stands in the background. Several people in white clothing stand on a red patterned rug behind, one with hands pressed together. A white pedestal fan stands at right beside a doorway.2004-08-08A photograph of an indoor room with beige tile floor and a red-brown wall. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, seen from behind with his bare back partly visible, places his raised right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white kurta with a dark rudraksha mala, whose hands are pressed together in greeting. A woman in white with an orange shawl kneels beside them. A woman in a pink salwar kameez stands at left, a white pedestal fan and a small red patterned rug are visible. The saffron-robed figure's appearance does not clearly show ceremonial cues, so identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a sannyasi giving blessing.2004-08-08August 02 20042004-08-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban with long dark hair, sitting on a white cushioned bed or mat in a tiled room. Opposite them, a man in white kurta and light trousers kneels with palms pressed together in greeting, while a woman in a white top and orange shawl, wearing glasses, holds her hands together beside him. The seated figure holds a rudraksha-style mala and a small blue tray with yellow flowers. A floor fan, a dark red rug and a pink-clad person at the left edge complete the scene. Appearance-based candidate only: a person, seated in orange robes with orange turban, long hair and a mala, receiving the kneeling devotee.2004-08-08August 12 20042004-08-12A photograph taken in a carpeted hotel meeting room. In the foreground a seated man in a white turban, white dhoti-style clothing with a gold border and long dark hair, is placing both hands on the head of a man in a white polo shirt who is kneeling or lying prone on a white sheet, eyes closed. Behind them a woman with glasses and curly hair wears a white top and an orange scarf, palms pressed together and smiling. A standing man in white kurta and another person seated in the background watch; a silver tray with flower petals sits on a side table. A timestamp reads 08/30/2004.2004-08-29Indoor photo in a bare room with terracotta tiles and a red wall. A man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on white cushions holding a rudraksha mala, with long hair and beaded necklaces; he is the central seated figure and the appearance-based cues are strong, so this is a person in the room. A man in a white polo shirt and khaki trousers stands with palms pressed together in namaste before him. A woman in a white top with an orange shawl and glasses kneels nearby, holding a mobile phone. A woman in a pink kurta stands in the background, and a cameraman in white shirt films at right. A small electric fan and a red rug are visible.2004-08-08A photograph of an indoor hall with carpeted floor and dark wooden-trimmed walls. A person in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a white-covered chair, facing a man kneeling close in front of them. The man wears a white and navy striped polo shirt and dark trousers, and presses his palms together in a gesture of prayer. A white cloth lies on the floor to the right and a tripod-mounted camera stands in the background near empty chairs and tables. A timestamp reads 08/12/2004.2004-08-12A photograph from a hall with red patterned carpet and white sheets laid on the floor. In the centre, a bare-chested man in a white turban and white cloth with gold border sits on a white-draped seat and touches the forehead of a man kneeling before him; the kneeling man wears white kurta-style clothes and a rudraksha mala. A woman in an orange sash stands behind, and a flower tray and gladiolus arrangement sit on a table at right. In the background, a woman with palms pressed together and a man with folded arms wear white, and a standing figure in white is partly visible. The swami figure has long hair and ornate clothing, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the seated figure is described by role only.2004-08-29August 08 20042004-08-08