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A photograph of a satsang hall where a kneeling man in an orange top, with short grey hair, bows his head while a woman in an orange sari with long dark hair places her hand on his head in blessing. Behind them, a seated crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, watches. On the right, an orange-draped seat is set with a silver tray of bananas and sweets, and a red cloth and white ceiling fan are visible.

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July 24 20102010-07-24A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a raised seat and places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a red and white shawl. Around them, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several wearing rudraksha malas and white or yellow shawls, stand and watch. A tray of bananas and fruit sits at the right edge of the frame, and a rolled white paper is held near the kneeling man. The setting is an indoor hall with pale walls and a few chairs at the back.2010-07-24A photograph of an indoor hall with a crowd of people dressed in white and some in orange. In the foreground a figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a saffron-orange sleeveless garment, with a gold necklace, sits on an orange-cushioned seat and places a hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who has his hands folded in namaskar. A woman in a white sari with a pink border sits to the left, and a fruit tray with bananas is visible at right. Several men in white, some with yellow or orange shawls, stand and sit in the background, with orange cloth on the floor. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing moment.2010-07-24Indoor photo of a devotee gathering in a hall with white walls and white curtains. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron robe and a gold necklace, with long dark hair swept back, sitting on an orange cushioned throne-like seat with fruit and a tray beside. A bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside the seat holding papers, while a devotee in white kneels and bows with his head near the seated figure's feet. Other devotees in white kurtas, yellow shawls and lanyards stand and sit around, with some holding papers, and a table with bananas and fruit is at the lower right.2010-07-24A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall. A bare-headed man in a long-sleeved orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on an orange upholstered throne, smiling, with a long garland of gold-coloured beads around his neck, and a tray of fruit and sweets sits beside him. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with saffron or yellow scarves and rudraksha malas, lean forward and bow; a bald man in white gestures with raised hands in front of the throne, and a woman kneels with her head bowed at the foot of the throne. A white-clad attendant holds a white rod. A white-curtained window, a standing electric fan and a crowd of standing people in white stand in the background.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace, sitting on an orange cushioned throne-like seat in a hall. The figure smiles and holds a folded white paper, with a bowl of bananas and a tray of fruit beside. A bald man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands beside the throne holding rolled papers. Seated devotees in white clothes, some with yellow shawls, and a man in a yellow shirt fill the foreground, with a wall fan and maroon curtains behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces, and is seated on a throne receiving devotees during darshan. Seated devotees in the foreground listen while others stand in the background.2010-07-24A photograph of a darshan line inside a hall with white walls, a white curtain, a hanging fan and a maroon drape. A seated figure in orange robes and a long orange sash, with long dark hair and a gold necklace, sits on an orange cushioned throne and extends a bare foot. A bald man in white clothes and an orange shawl stands before the throne holding rolled papers. Devotees in white kurtas and yellow scarves line up to approach, one with hands cupped in offering. Plates of fruit sit on a tray beside the throne. a person in orange robes, long swept hair and gold beaded necklace seated on the throne, with the shawl and throne serving as cues only.2010-07-24Indoor darshan scene in a hall with white curtains and a standing fan. A seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne wears a saffron/orange robe, a rudraksha-style necklace with ceremonial gold adornments, and has long swept-back dark hair; a tray of fruit and flowers sits beside them. Seated devotees in white kurtas and orange scarves, and a bald man in white, sit in front of them, while a man in a white shirt with folded hands bows in greeting. Other men in white and orange stand along the back wall, and a person in the foreground bends forward at the bottom edge. Appearance-based cues are present, but identity is uncertain, so the seated figure is labelled as a possible Swamiji. Orange-draped tables with books line the left side of the room.2010-07-24A photograph of a darshan scene in an ashram hall. A figure with long dark hair, dressed in orange robes with a strand of gold-coloured beads, sits on an orange cushioned throne with a red pillow, extending one hand toward a kneeling devotee. A tall bald man in white with an orange shawl stands behind the throne. Around them, a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing yellow shawls and lanyards, stand and kneel, several with palms pressed together in greeting. A tray of fruit sits on the throne's arm. a person (long swept-back hair, orange robes, gold beaded necklace on the throne) receives darshan from devotees.2010-07-24November 27 20092009-11-27A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and ornate gold-and-bead necklace sits on an orange throne-like chair with carved dark wooden armrests, smiling and extending a hand toward devotees. Several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, kneel or stand before him with folded hands in a namaskar gesture. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. A tray of bananas and fruit sits on the throne's side, and a red-curtained hall with a pedestal fan and seated devotees in white forms the background.2010-07-24A seated man in an orange-saffron garment with long, swept-back black hair places his hand on the head of an older man bowing forward in a white shirt and white dhoti. The bowing man has a red mark on his forehead and holds his hands together in namaskar near his chest. Behind them a line of men in white and light shirts stand and watch in a hall with striped white canopy and decorated pillars with painted elephant motifs. A red velvet cushion sits at the right edge and a small tray of items is set on a white cloth in the foreground. The seated figure's distinctive long hair and saffron clothing match the a person cues, while the others are devotees.2010-08-10 +1 copies