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Indoor darshan scene in an ashram hall. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with a white and yellow garland, gold bangles, and gold earrings rests a hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt and checked trousers sitting before them. Beside the boy, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in a white shirt with a mala kneel and look on, and a young girl in white stands at right. Behind them, a woman in an orange and gold saree with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and several women in white and blue saris stand in the background, one holding a basket of white flowers. A golden carved throne with lion motifs is at left, with a gold cloth draped on it.

January 16 2016

A seated figure in a rust-red turban and a gold-and-brown robe places a hand on the head of a young boy in a white polo shirt with a red-and-white collar. The boy stands before a red-draped altar with gold decorations and garlands. Beside him a woman in an orange-and-gold shawl watches, and another woman in a red sari and a gold-trimmed shawl stands behind. In the background, other women in orange-red saris hold papers and stand near the altar. A probable Swamiji appears as the seated figure, with a turban and ornate gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, performing a blessing. The scene suggests a darshan and blessing 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.

January 31 2016

A photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. In the foreground a figure in an orange-red turban and orange-and-gold robe, wearing a white and orange flower garland and bronze bangles, sits on a gold-trimmed seat and passes bananas to a young boy in a yellow patterned kurta, who reaches up with both hands. Behind them a standing figure in orange robes holds a tall gold staff, and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala and a brown-beaded wrap watches. Two women in white and red-orange garments stand at the right, and a gold lamp stand and ornate gold vessel appear at the lower left. A devotional offering scene with several attendees in saffron tones.

A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red draped robe, with a gold beaded necklace and gold earrings, reaches out to bless a young boy in a blue shirt. The seated figure rests on a red patterned cushioned seat in front of ornate gold carved pillars and a deep red curtain. A woman in a green and black sari and a second woman in white with a rudraksha mala stand nearby, another child is partly visible at the lower edge, and small bananas are held in the boy's hands.

November 22 2015

Indoor satsang scene. A long-haired man in orange-brown robes with a red flower garland sits on a dark red chair, his right hand extended to rest on the head of a young boy in a black T-shirt with yellow trim, who holds his palms together in front of him. Behind them, women in orange saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas sit or stand, one in a white sari with a gold necklace. A tray of sweets sits at lower left, a folded orange towel on the armrest, and an air conditioner is mounted on the wall. Several people are visible, including a girl in white at right.

A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange draped cloth with a bare shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in an orange shirt with a red-and-orange shawl and rudraksha beads. The man's pose and cues (rudraksha, gold necklace, saffron cloth) suggest a person giving a blessing, so the candidate is an in_person presence. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits near white-clad devotees in red shawls, and red flowers and a brass stand appear at the left.

Indoor satsang setting in which a long-haired person in orange-saffron robes with a red flower garland sits on a dark red cushioned seat and places both hands on the head of a young boy in a navy polo shirt and dark track trousers. The boy holds his hands forward and the seated figure is smiling. Behind them a woman in an orange sari with yellow border and rudraksha mala stands, and another woman in a green-and-white sari sits smiling. A white floor-standing air conditioner and a small towel sit to the side, with a brass-coloured plate of sweets in the foreground. A red and gold cloth is held above the boy's head. The seated person is a probable Swamiji candidate given the long swept-back hair, saffron robes and red garland.

A seated figure in an orange turban, orange robe and long white and pink flower garland receives an offering from a golden tray, extending a hand toward a gold plate held by a standing man. Behind, a young man with a shaved head wears an orange robe and a long gold necklace with a large pendant, and a boy in a red shirt holds a piece of fruit. A woman in a gold-bordered sari with red and gold shawl stands nearby, and a man in a light pink shirt bends forward at the bottom right. Several other people in white, red and orange clothes crowd the background, and a video camera is visible at the top left.