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A seated figure in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a gold armband, red-beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, places a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, blessing him. Behind them a woman in orange with glasses and a beaded necklace stands with hands together, and another woman in maroon and dark beads stands at the right beside an air conditioning unit. A golden throne with a red cushion and gold carvings is at left, with orange offerings visible near the kneeling man's hands. a person: the seated figure wears a maroon turban, layered beaded malas and a gold armband on a red-cushioned golden throne, which fits the page's account of a person giving blessing. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving darshan.

A photograph of a satsang darshan setting. A figure in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe with gold trim, rudraksha-style beaded adornments and gold bangles sits on a red throne with gold lion-head armrests, reaching toward a wooden box of oranges and sweets. Behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and rust-coloured shawl stands, another woman in white with gold jewellery stands at right, and a man in white kneels at the lower right. A floor air conditioning unit and dark red curtain are in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on the turban, ornate red-gold clothing and rudraksha-style beadwork, shown in the role of giving darshan.

Devotees gather before a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red zebra-striped upholstery and gold lion armrests in a red-carpeted hall with maroon curtains. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-brown robe and a long beaded necklace, and sits with hands together. A man in a white kurta kneels at the lower right, offering something from a tray holding fruit and dry items, while a small girl in a purple top stands beside him. Women in white and saffron-orange clothing stand behind, with a woman in an orange sari at the far right.

A photograph in a gilded temple-style hall. A seated figure on a red cushioned golden lion-form throne wears an orange-red turban, a yellow and white marigold garland, an orange-red robe and gold bangles, and holds a small yellow fruit in each hand. Beside the throne, a man in a saffron-orange robe gestures toward the seated figure while a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange saree stand nearby. A man in a light green shirt and beige trousers bends forward at the right, and a young child in a black and gold outfit bends low near the carpet, touching the floor. Ornate gold carved panels and pillars surround the scene, and the red carpet is scattered with petals and fruit. a person on the throne is identified only by appearance cues: red turban, marigold garland and red robe, with the throne serving as setting.

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, with a gold rudraksha-style necklace, extending a hand in blessing over the head of a man in a navy shirt kneeling with palms pressed together. Gold ornate throne carvings stand behind the seated figure, a tray of yellow lemons sits in front, and several women in orange, white, and multicolour saris stand watching, with a child in a patterned shirt beside them. a person (in_person) is seated on the golden throne giving blessing; the devotee kneels in namaskar. The setting is a hall with red carpet and a gold kalasha-like bell.

A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ashram hall with a red carpet. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, red-brown robe and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads and red cushions, holding a fruit. In front of the throne is a tray of red apples. Several women approach in procession: two in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha malas, one in a brown robe with a mala, one in a white sari with a mala, and a woman in white with a mala carrying a small child in white. Two others are in white or brown garments. Behind them are white air-conditioning units, columns and a dark curtain. Below left, a shaved-headed man is seen from behind. Some visible padding and cloths are held by the approaching women, and the scene shows devotion and offering of fruit.

Indoor photo in a hall with a gold-trimmed throne and dark red drapery. A seated man in a maroon-red turban and maroon garments, with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, holds an orange over a metal bowl while a woman in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside him. Nearby, a woman in a maroon sari and rudraksha mala stands, and a line of devotees waits, including men in white dhoti and shirt, a man in pale trousers with a lanyard, and a woman with a child. A devotee in white kneels on a red-and-blue patterned mat before a cardboard box of oranges, sweets and brass items. The swami appearance is uncertain, so the seated figure is described by role only.

A seated figure with long dark hair, a saffron-orange turban, a garland of white and red flowers, and an orange garment sits on a gold-and-red throne beside a golden trident. Devotees in colourful saris and a man in white kneel and approach, one holding a red fruit offered to him. A shaved-headed attendant in orange and white with gold garlands kneels near the front, and a young child reaches toward the trident. The red-carpeted hall has white ceiling lights and hanging decorations. Their appearance matches the page's description of a person, a probable identification based on his turban, long hair, orange clothing and garland, though the face is not visible enough to confirm.

May 12 2015

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A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a white and green-flowered garland and rudraksha bracelets, smiles and reaches forward to hand a yellow fruit to a kneeling devotee. A gilded lion-headed armrest or throne arm is in the foreground, and red patterned upholstery surrounds the seat. Behind them, a large seated crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing fills a tented hall with white draping, speakers and a standing cooler. The scene is an ashram darshan or fruit-offering moment.