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A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated orange-brown roof and white plastic chairs. A man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair stands at center, smiling and holding a tray of offerings toward an older man in a white kurta who bends forward to receive it. Behind them a woman in an orange salwar kameez with a shawl stands near a white-covered table holding a water jug, a bowl and fruit. Red curtains frame the windows, and green trees are visible outside. The saffron-robed man shows appearance cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair and orange robes, and is presented as the giver of the offering.

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Photograph of a food offering in an open-sided pavilion with a bamboo ceiling and white-draped table. A man in an orange saffron wrap with long dark hair tied back is taking food from a tray. Facing him, an older man in a white kurta with glasses and a beaded necklace holds a flat box of fruit or sweets. A white tablecloth-covered table, water jug and small bowls stand behind them, with curtains and trees visible outside. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown as the orange-clad figure with long hair and the saffron wrap.2009-01-01Annadhan in 20092009-01-01A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated orange roof and orange curtains. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, with a wrap over the shoulders, smiles and offers a red tray of food with both hands to a bald man in a white kurta, who holds his hands out to receive it and wears a rudraksha mala. On the left, a woman in a pale cream sari stands near a white-draped table holding jugs and bowls. A second woman in an orange sari stands behind them, and a striped rug covers the floor. Visible cues for the saffron-robed figure are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, consistent with the appearance-based label for Swamiji (probable), an in-person candidate.2009-11-20Inside an open-sided pavilion with an orange and dark wooden roof, a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes gestures with an outstretched arm while facing a bald, older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. The older man holds a small tray of sweets and eats from it. Behind them, a woman in orange salwar and dupatta stands by a white table holding a water jug, fruit, a bowl and food offerings. White plastic chairs, orange and red curtains and hanging plants surround the space, with greenery visible outside. Three people are visible.2009-11-20A photograph inside an open-sided wooden pavilion with bamboo-matting ceiling and orange-and-pink striped curtains. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands centre-left, smiling and reaching for offerings from a box held by an older bald man in a white kurta and rudraksha mala, who looks down at the sweets. Behind them a woman in orange stands at left beside a white-draped table holding a water jug, a red bowl and fruit. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired man in saffron robe; the identification rests on appearance cues only.2009-11-20A photograph in a plain room with cream walls and red curtains at a window. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe, with a dark mark on his forehead, handles food in stainless steel trays, wearing clear plastic gloves. Beside him a older man with grey hair and a moustache, in a white kurta, holds his hands out over the trays. Steel bowls and containers sit on the counter, with yellow and orange food visible. a person: the orange-robed figure with long swept hair and forehead mark is a candidate by appearance, though the cues are not conclusive.2009-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, bare-shouldered, sits on a white-draped platform in an open pavilion with bamboo-screened walls and a tiled ceiling, leaning forward to hand something to an elderly white-haired man in white dhoti and shirt who extends both hands. Nearby, a bearded man in a white shirt and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and other men in white and a few women in saris watch from the background. Yellow flower garlands, fruit, and packaged offerings sit on the cloth in front, and a small girl in a pink top stands at the right.2007-01-02A photograph of an indoor ashram dining or serving hall with terracotta floor tiles, a white wall, red curtains and a ceiling fan. A man in orange robes and an orange turban, with long hair and a bare shoulder, gestures with an open hand toward a second man in orange who holds a brass bowl of fruit. A third man, bald and in orange robes with a draped shawl, stands at right beside a counter stacked with steel plates and bowls. Behind the counter sits a framed portrait. The orange-robed figure with the turban has distinctive long hair and an orange turban, a person candidate, but his appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity.2010-02-01Photo of a covered open-sided hall at an ashram with thatched huts visible outside. A young man with long dark hair and a gold necklace, wearing an all-white kurta and dhoti, smiles while carrying a wooden tray with compartments. Two men in white t-shirts with colourful circular prints stand at a side table with a metal plate of food and small cups, and a man in an orange saffron robe stands at the right edge. Plastic chairs and a dark red bench line the hall.2008-12-29A photograph of an indoor room with cream walls and a white panelled door. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a garland of white and yellow flowers, sits on an orange-draped wooden settee, smiling and clasping hands with an elderly man in an all-white kurta and dhoti. The older man bends forward and reaches toward the seated figure, holding a fruit. Between them stands a low wooden table with a red tray holding apples, oranges, a brass object and beads. A second man in white stands behind, with a framed painting on the wall above. Two people are visible.2010-02-16A photograph inside a plain white-walled room with a blue floor and maroon-cushioned chairs. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a red undershirt and a rudraksha mala stands at left, extending his hands to receive a folded paper from a man in a white shirt and white trousers with a gold-bordered orange shawl. A second saffron-robed man stands behind, beside a small wooden table holding a stack of books and a steel tumbler. A white-draped table at left displays books, a gold kalasha-style vessel and offerings, and petals lie on the white floor cloth. Curtains hang at the window.2009-07-12A photograph of a seated man with long black hair and a swept-back style, wearing a sleeveless orange robe with an orange shawl, receiving an offering from a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and grey hair, who bends forward with his hands cupped around a yellow fruit or sweet. Beside them a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi and a white inner blouse stands with hands folded and a name badge. A man in an orange shirt stands at the right edge, and a brass or gold-toned ceremonial object sits at the left. Behind them a hall with white walls, red drapes and a crowd of people in white and orange clothing is visible. Appearance cues for the seated man are distinctive, so the description notes a person presence receiving an offering.2010-01-31