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A photograph of a satsang hall with a red carpet. In the foreground, an older woman in white with a brown shawl kneels with palms joined in namaste while a man in saffron robes bends toward her. Seated at right on a gold-trimmed throne is a figure with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing saffron and holding a silver plate of bananas; a person candidate, though the face is partly obscured and the throne and offering alone are not sufficient to confirm identity. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks, men in white, and a cameraman stand by, with gold umbrellas, a gold kalasha and bells, and a gold-painted doorway in the background.

July 08 2014

A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in a hall with pale walls and maroon curtains. A seated figure in orange-red robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace extends hands over bananas, with a golden kalasha-like offering and garlanded floral decorations behind. A man in white kurta holds a long white and purple flower garland toward them, while another man in white with a red-beaded mala holds a red-covered package. Women in white and saffron stand in the background. A golden canopy with fringe frames the scene, and an ornate golden throne-like seat is visible.

August 27 2014

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Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.

Indoor event in a large hall with wooden wall panels. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes and rudraksha malas sits on a gold ornate throne at left, smiling and extending a hand. Beside him a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red tilak stands holding small items, while a man in orange robes stands behind. A person in a dark green top bends forward at right, handling items over a pile of folded orange and pink cloths on the floor. Several other attendees in orange lanyards and white shirts stand in the background. The scene resembles a ritual distribution of objects.

April 13 2014

A large hall during a ritual session, with a long silver trident (trishul) standing at left and a screen behind. A long-haired figure in an orange-red robe and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden-armed brown throne, smiling and handing a pink-wrapped item from a tray. Beside them a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a red blouse assist, with trays of pink cloth bundles in front. Other people in orange and saffron robes and devotees in red and white stand or sit around the room. The figure's appearance matches the presentation cues of a person, seated on the throne as a presiding teacher, and the identification is appearance-based only.

A photograph of a hall with maroon curtains and a wall-mounted air conditioner. A bare-chested man with long, dark, loose hair and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, holding an apple in one hand, while a younger man in a white dhoti and saffron-coloured shawl kneels before him, presenting another apple. Standing nearby are men in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a saffron wrap with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala at the right edge. A woman in a red-and-orange sari and a woman in a pink sari with a red-patterned border are in the foreground, one holding an apple. A camera operator stands in the background. Marigolds and red flowers sit on the floor, and a small metal bowl is visible. The seated man with the flower garland and long hair matches the a person cues on the page, but his face is not visible enough to confirm identity, so the appearance is uncertain.

A photograph of a puja scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a tree backdrop. A man with long dark hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne, with eyes closed; a probable Swamiji by appearance and seated as the focus. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border and a bindi kneels at left holding a small offering, next to a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and folded hands. A woman in a teal blue sari sits at right holding a small object. Several women with hair buns sit in the foreground beside brass trays of apples, red flowers, and pink blossoms in clear containers. A small gold-colored bowl and fruit sit on a gold side table.

August 20 2014

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