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Night outdoor satsang scene with a seated man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklace on an orange-upholstered throne, one hand resting on the bowed head of a devotee in white kurta and orange shawl kneeling before him. Behind, two standing men in saffron robes, one with a red turban and beaded malas, and a third man in white shirt watch. Orange cushioned chairs, dark foliage and a drum at right complete the setting.

Indoor satsang scene with a man in red-saffron robes and a gold-and-bead necklace seated on a golden throne, reaching out to bless a kneeling devotee in white clothes and a green leaf garland who bows his head toward him. A standing attendant in white and gold with rudraksha beads watches beside a handheld electric fan, and a young woman in dark clothes with beaded necklaces sits at right. Golden lion-like carvings and a floral garland decorate the background.

A photo of a devotional moment in an ashram hall beside a gold-and-red throne. A smiling person with a white-marked forehead, a garland of white flowers and a saffron-orange and red wrap raises an open hand in blessing toward a bowing man in a cream kurta holding a garland, who leans forward with hands together. A kneeling devotee in red garments sits on the lower left, with a seated monastic in saffron-and-gold robes in the foreground and standing figures in red-and-saffron robes behind. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl watches from the right beside a wall air conditioner. The face-like appearance of the blessing figure is uncertain and no visible name is shown.

Photograph at night of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with gold trim and a gold beaded necklace, smiling broadly while placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl. The seated figure is on an orange upholstered chair with an orange cushion. Behind them, a standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is smiling, and another standing man in a red turban and orange robes stands nearby. On the left, a man in orange robes with folded hands is seen partially. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening gathering with a light background. a person: the seated figure wears orange-saffron robes, gold garland and gold trim, a distinctive ceremonial appearance.

Night outdoor satsang scene with orange-cushioned thrones. Centre, a smiling man with swept-back grey hair, a bare chest, a red-and-gold shawl, gold necklaces and a red bindi sits on an orange throne while a man in white kneels and bows before his feet, the kneeling figure's hands touching the floor near a small white offering. To the left, a seated man in an orange-red robe wears a red turban and a garland, hands folded in namaskar. Behind the throne, a man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala stands. Right, devotees in white dhotis and orange robes stand with palms together, and a red vehicle and a hanging textile with orange and green motifs are visible. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated central figure, identified by his swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ceremonial shawl while receiving devotees.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hair knot places his right palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dhoti at a darshan session. The seated figure's gold-trimmed saffron wrap and beaded necklaces are prominent, and a gold-coloured object lies in the foreground on red cloth. Behind them, women in saffron and white saris with garlands stand and kneel on a red carpet, one holding a long silver staff, in a hall with red curtains and a white wall unit. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so this is recorded only as a role.

A seated woman in a deep red sari with orange border and a white garland with red flowers and rudraksha beads sits in a red, silver-trimmed chair against a pink wall with shelves and framed pictures. She smiles while placing her hand on the head of a bespectacled man in a red shawl, who bows toward her with hands joined. Behind them, a saffron-robed sadhu, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala, and men in white dhotis and shirts stand in a doorway. A woman in a garland kneels in the lower foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja in a devotee's home.

Night ritual photograph of a seated central figure on an ornate gold-framed red throne with carved gold legs, wearing a red-pink garland of beads, rudraksha-style necklaces, bangles and a saffron-orange shawl over a rust-red robe. A kneeling attendant in rust-red robes with a bare upper body and white markings on the arm offers a silver plate of yellow flowers or turmeric. Behind them stand several attendants in rust-red and saffron-gold robes holding a silver ceremonial staff, a silver bowl, a folded yellow-gold cloth and a cup. A white-clad man in the left foreground leans in. The setting is outdoors with a patterned mat and a dark background. Appearance-based label: a person for the seated figure on the throne, judged from the throne, adornments and saffron-orange shawl; the figure's face is not used for identification.

A photo from a gathering in a hall with cream walls and gold-framed ornate throne-style chairs. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothes, a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a brown and gold throne, smiling and holding a small brass vessel while a devotee in white kurta and orange shawl bends forward to receive a mark or blessing. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and orange scarves and a bald man in orange robes and glasses fill the foreground, with a fruit tray and offerings on the floor. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired man on the throne, identified by his saffron clothing, rudraksha and garland cues.

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