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Indoor ritual scene in a open-sided hall with red-painted walls, bamboo blinds and a fan. A long-haired man with bare upper body and orange cloth draped over shoulders sits on a green brocade-covered seat, his hand resting over a white cloth near a tray of green leaves and flowers. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl kneels before the tray, and another seated man in white with orange shawl sits behind. A woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right, and another seated person in white and orange is at far right. A cameraperson in white stands at upper left filming, with a speaker and audio equipment nearby. Four physical people are prominent, plus the cameraperson.

November 22 2010

A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with bamboo-mat walls and a red-painted low platform. In the foreground a long-haired figure with bare shoulders, wearing an orange cloth over the shoulder, sits on a white cloth with raised hand gesturing. Beside him to the left another seated person in white and orange. In the centre a man in white with an orange shawl kneels with palms joined in namaskar. To the right a seated man in white with orange shawl holds a small green leaf or offering, with a white tilak on the forehead. Standing behind on the right are several men in white dhotis and orange shawls, one with a tilak, and a loudspeaker sits on the left. The setting suggests a devotional gathering or ritual seva.

A photograph of a satsang hall with a figure seated on an orange-upholstered throne-style chair with carved black wooden backrest, draped in orange-red robes with a long dark swept-back hair, smiling and resting one hand on the armrest, with a microphone stand in front. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange-red robes and the throne. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala kneels on the tiled floor near the stage, while a monk in orange robes sits behind him and a person in white sits on a mat at the left. Orange mats and a dark red curtain form the backdrop.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, loose dark hair and a red bindi on the forehead reaches out to touch a sheet of paper held by a devotee in front of a table. The table holds small booklets, a brass bowl and a red-orange garland. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls, a woman in a green sari and women in dark clothes gather closely. A standing monk in saffron with a shaved head observes from behind. A man in a red shirt and glasses stands at the right, and a red and gold cloth hangs in the background. Pale wall panels and a dark curtain form the setting.

A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged outdoors on an orange cushioned seat beneath an orange and green canopy, with palm trees behind. A gold chain hangs at his neck. A cream towel rests over his lap while a woman in a white top with a dark mala beads around her neck attends to his bare foot. Behind him, an older woman with a red bindi and a younger woman with a white cloth over her shoulder look on, and a bald man with a white tilak stands nearby. A silver plate sits in the lower left corner. The swami is shown smiling with a serene expression, and the scene suggests a padapuja or foot-washing ritual. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold necklace.

A crowded indoor hall with pale green walls and tall windows, where a large audience stands and sits close together. In the right foreground, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange turban, an orange shawl over a red sleeveless top, and sits on a white-covered seat. Devotees in white shirts, orange shawls, saffron clothing and colourful saris press forward; some fold their hands in greeting, and a woman in a blue sari holds a small child. A bald man in an orange shawl stands at left, and a mixing console and speakers sit at the edge of the stage area.

Outdoor bhoomi puja on a grassy field edged by scrub and trees. In the foreground a bare-headed man in orange robe bends toward a silver tray and brass vessel on the ground, with incense sticks and small offerings. Beside him stands a man with long dark hair, a tripundra mark on his forehead, a rudraksha mala, and an orange wrap, barefoot, facing the ritual items. Behind them women in white saris, some with orange or yellow shawls, hold offering plates and join palms in prayer.

Indoor event photo of a seated figure in long dark hair and orange robes, with a crowd of devotees pressing close. The seated figure extends a hand toward a devotee's head, a blessing gesture. Beside them stand two young men in saffron-orange robes with red shoulder cloths, one holding a small book, and a man in a red shirt. Behind the crowd are a black speaker and a patterned red and yellow cloth backdrop. On the right sit a tray of fruit, a trident-topped brass object, and stacked books and rudraksha malas. A woman in a white blouse and beads sits in the foreground, and a man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands on the left. a person: the seated figure with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala fits the candidate cues, but the face is not reliably visible enough to confirm. Approximately ten to twelve people are visible.

A man seated on a carved wooden chair with his palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, in front of a silver bowl and a banana leaf holding yellow turmeric or kumkum powder, rice and a small wooden item. He wears a saffron-orange robe over a red sleeveless top, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. A woman in a white sari sits to the right. Orange and red floor mats cover the carpeted hall. Appearance is consistent with a long-haired figure in saffron, and the page indicates a person is present, so this is a person performing a puja or padapuja.