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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless sannyasi garment with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, receiving a folded paper from an older man standing before him with palms pressed together in greeting. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. The standing man wears an orange kurta with a white shawl and wire-rimmed glasses, with a tilak on his forehead. A woman in a red sari and a child in red stand at the left edge. Behind them is a tray of sweets or offerings, a pink wall, and a dark board with white lettering on it. A logo appears in the upper left corner.

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A seated man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, taking a folded paper from an older man standing before him. The standing man wears an orange kurta, a white shawl over his shoulders, glasses and a tilak on his forehead, and holds his palms together in a respectful gesture. Behind them another orange-robed person stands near a tray of flower garlands, and a red curtain and a dark wall with printed text form the background.2010-09-20A photograph of a devotional darshan. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and bare shoulder sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved back, holding a small white packet and a tray of offerings. A bald older man in an orange kurta with white shawl stands with palms pressed together and bows his head while another person's hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A woman in a patterned sari with a name badge stands at left, and another figure in orange stands behind. A black board with white writing hangs on the wall behind them.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving an offering from an older man in orange kurta and white shawl. The seated figure wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala, and has long swept-back dark hair. The man standing at left holds small objects toward him, possibly a tray-offered item. Behind them, a shaven-headed man in orange robe and rudraksha mala looks down, a woman in a yellow-and-white sari stands at right, and another woman in a red sari stands at left. Red and orange drapes and a golden carved cabinet fill the background. The seated figure with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala shows probable Swamiji cues, seated in a ceremonial role.2010-09-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold and red throne, placing vibhuti or a blessing mark on the forehead of a bespectacled older man in an orange kurta with a white shawl, who presses his palms together in respect. A woman in a red-and-gold sari with a mala stands at left with hands folded, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on a table. The background wall has a dark sign with white lettering, and a small deity murti stands in an alcove at right.2010-09-20November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, smiling as an older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a vibhuti mark on his forehead bows and takes objects offered from his hands. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks and white-clad devotees stand, one woman wears a white sari with yellow border, and one monk with folded hands smiles. A carved gold throne back and orange-red wall form the background, with a rudraksha-adorned seated figure.2010-09-20Photograph of a temple or ashram hall with a colourful deity murti backdrop. A man in an orange turban, orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands at center accepting a folded white paper from an elderly bald man in white shirt and trousers. To the right, a priest in orange robes with white sacred ash on his arms holds a tray of offerings. Two people in the left foreground, one in a teal shirt with hands folded in namaste, are partly visible. The orange-robed figure is a priest or devotee; his identity is not established by appearance.2011-12-10November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hairstyle sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, receiving a folded paper from a man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and wristwatch. A tray of red fruit sits on a wooden stand between them. Behind them a woman in a yellow vest and white sari stands with hands together, and other men in white stand near a dark wall plaque and green banana leaves. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, orange ochre clothing and rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-09-13A photograph of a man in a seated position on a red and gold throne being bowed to by an older man in a white shirt and glasses. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe and layered gold-and-bead necklaces, with a white tripundra marking and red bindi on the forehead, and rests one hand on the older man's shoulder. The older man, in white shirt and dark trousers, leans forward with hands together. Behind them stand a young man in a cream kurta and a shaved-headed man in an orange cloth. A green tree-painted backdrop and gold throne carvings frame the scene.2012-02-08Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a hair bun, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with red upholstery, holding a sheet of paper and smiling down as he places his hand on the bald head of a bespectacled man. The bald man wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and a yellow lanyard badge, and holds a white plastic bag with small items. Behind them hang red and gold draped fabrics, and gold-plated carved decorations and fruit sit on a table at right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a throne, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable) as a receiving devotee's guru in a darshan or blessing moment.2010-02-10