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Photo inside a large tented hall with a white ceiling, ceiling fans and blue-trimmed drapes. A figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala walks down a central grey carpet aisle toward a stage. Rows of red plastic chairs line both sides, and the floor on each side is covered with green-and-white striped mats strewn with shoes and bags. Behind the stage is a yellow backdrop with a banyan-tree image, a small deity murti with flower offerings, and shelves of CDs and DVDs. The walking figure has long dark hair and is visibly distinctive in saffron clothing and beads, consistent with a probable Swamiji candidate present in person.

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December 13 20072007-12-13A large tent hall with blue-trimmed fabric ceiling and hanging ceiling fans. A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a long red-brown rudraksha mala walks down a central white carpet toward the camera, between rows of red plastic chairs. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Both sides of the aisle have green and striped mats scattered with white cloth bundles and shoes. At the far end, a yellow backdrop with a banyan tree image frames a small deity murti decorated with flowers. Shelves on the left hold CDs and books, and a sign on the right advertises CDs, DVDs and cassettes.2007-12-13Photograph inside a large tented hall with a white ceiling, blue valance and hanging red-and-orange chandelier decorations. A man with long dark hair, forehead marking and a red-and-orange rudraksha mala walks down a central aisle, wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe. Rows of red plastic chairs line both sides, and green-and-white striped mats on the floor are scattered with shoes and small bags. A yellow banner with a painted tree scene hangs at the back beside a small altar with a deity murti. Shelves of packaged goods stand at the left.2007-12-13A man with long, swept-back dark hair walks down a central aisle in a large tent hall, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a red-brown rudraksha mala, with sandals on his feet. He appears to be a person by his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, though the identification is not certain. Rows of red plastic chairs line the hall, and the floor on either side is covered with green-and-yellow striped mats scattered with white cloth bundles and belongings. At the back, a yellow banner shows a large tree, and a small deity murti with flowers and offerings sits on a table near shelves of goods. Ceiling fans hang beneath the white tent roof, with blue drapery along the top edge.2007-12-13A person with long, swept-back dark hair walks down a central aisle through a large event hall, wearing a saffron-orange draped robe and a long rudraksha mala around the neck. Matching orange-clad figure is probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha beads. Red plastic chairs fill both sides of the aisle, with green mats and scattered white footwear on the floor. Behind, a yellow banner shows a large tree, a deity murti sits on a decorated altar, and white-clad attendants stand near a shelf of framed pictures and display items. A portrait with a Tamil caption hangs on the left wall. Several other white-clad people are seated or standing in the background.2007-12-13A photograph of a man in a long orange saffron robe walking down a central aisle through a large pandal hall. He has long dark hair swept back, a rudraksha mala around his neck, and his feet are bare. Rows of red plastic chairs line both sides, and the floor is covered with green striped mats scattered with footwear. Behind the aisle, other people in white clothing sit near a yellow-framed painting and display stands. An appearance-based probable Swamiji cue is present: long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads.2007-12-13Photo of an empty tented event hall set up with rows of red plastic chairs on both sides of a central aisle. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, a red undershirt and a rudraksha mala, walks down the aisle toward the stage. Behind him, another man in white kneels on the floor, and scattered items and cloth cover the ground. A large banner on the stage backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban above the words Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, International Vedic Hindu Festival and a person Spurana. A printed target-style chart reading Ananda Sandha hangs on the right. Ceiling fans and blue drapes frame the hall.2007-12-13December 13 20072007-12-13A long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange dhoti and shawl walks barefoot-style in sandals across a grey mat-covered hall, a rudraksha mala hanging at his chest and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him rows of red plastic chairs, green-striped mats with scattered footwear, shelves of books and a small decorated altar with a deity murti and offerings. A person is partly visible at the left. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron ceremonial clothing and rudraksha mala, though appearance is not conclusive.2007-12-13A man in an orange-saffron draped garment walks down a grey carpeted aisle inside a large tent hall with blue valance and ceiling fans. He has long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and wears brown sandals. Green-and-white striped mats covered with white cloth items line both sides of the aisle. Rows of red plastic chairs fill the hall, a yellow backdrop with a painting stands at the far right, and a small deity murti sits on a decorated table.2007-12-13A woman with long dark curly hair walks away from the camera down a central aisle in a large hall. She wears a red sleeveless top and an orange-saffron draped garment. Red plastic chairs line both sides, with striped mats and white cushions on the floor. In the background, several people in white clothing stand near shelves of bottled goods and a banner, and a deity murti sits before a yellow painted backdrop of a banyan tree. The hall has a blue valance and a large fabric ceiling.2007-12-13December 13 20072007-12-13