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A photograph of a satsang gathering where a man in a red shawl over bare shoulders, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red-banded arm ornament, extends his right hand in blessing toward a devotee in a white shirt, while handing him a folded paper. Around them stand several men in shirts and white dhotis, and a silver tray of offerings rests in the lower right. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with draped cloth in the background. Based on the long swept-back hair, the distinctive red shawl and rudraksha malas, this is a Swamiji (probable) in a blessing role with a devotee receiving his blessing.

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Indoor satsang hall photograph. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears a red saffron-style shawl over the shoulder, rudraksha mala beads, a gold chain, a red tilak, and a beaded bracelet on the arm. He smiles while holding out his hand toward a man in a white shirt and glasses who bends forward to receive something from a silver tray. Several men stand nearby: one in a pink shirt on the left, one in a light blue shirt, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti-style clothing with a sacred marking on the right, who holds a tray. Traditional bunting with yellow tassels hangs at the top of the frame and a dark blue curtain stands behind.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall with a patterned curtain and colourful drapes behind. In the centre, a long-haired man in a red shawl over bare shoulders, with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, leans forward to take a small white folded paper from a line of devotees. A bald man in an orange robe on the right holds a silver plate with offerings. Around them, a crowd of men in white shirts, pink and light blue shirts, and white dhotis stand close together, several with hands pressed in namaste or reaching forward. The mood is devotional and orderly.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang setting where a man with long dark hair, wearing a red shawl over a red garment, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, stands at the centre holding a silver tray of offerings and looking down. A man in an orange robe holds the tray at the right edge. Around them a group of devotees in white, light blue, pink and dark clothing stand close, some with hands folded in namaste. Colourful drapes and a hanging banner fill the background. The centre figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, identified by long swept-back hair, red ceremonial clothing, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, but the image is not certain enough to confirm identity.2011-02-16A photograph at an indoor gathering with striped pillars and draped cloth overhead. In the centre a man with long swept-back hair wears a red shawl over a red garment, a gold pendant, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a wristband; he extends his hand in blessing toward a man in white who bows with palms together. Behind him stands a man in white with glasses, and at right a man in orange robes holds a small silver tray. Several other men in white shirts stand nearby, one holding a red book. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, red shawl, gold pendant and beaded mala; the page indicates his presence.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang setting with a man with long swept-back dark hair wearing a red shawl over a red garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, smiling and extending his arm to greet a devotee. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis stand or bow with folded hands, and a monk in orange robes stands at the right edge. Colourful striped decorative hangings and yellow cloth hang in the background of the hall.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang or darshan setting where a man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red shawl over a bare chest, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, smiles broadly while placing his hand on the head of a devotee bowing forward. Several people stand around in white shirts and a man in a beige turtleneck watches. On the right a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray. Behind them is a stage with colourful woven hangings and a maroon curtain.2011-02-16February 16 20112011-02-16A photograph of a devotional exchange at a ceremony. A man in a white shirt bows forward while a long-haired figure in a red shawl and rudraksha malas touches his head and hands him an item. The red-clad figure wears a pearl necklace and a gold pendant, with a red tilak on the forehead and red-beaded armbands. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe and beaded necklace holds a silver tray. Behind them, a white-robed man with gold chains and red and gold draped pillars and a blue canopy suggest a tent setting.2011-02-16A photograph of a satsang blessing in an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red vermilion dot on his forehead, a red saffron-coloured shawl, gold necklaces and orange-red beaded bracelets places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt and glasses, who has his hands folded in prayer. Other devotees in white and light shirts bow or stand nearby, and a silver tray with offerings is held at the lower right. Striped saffron and blue fabric banners hang behind them.2011-02-16Photograph of an indoor event hall with colourful hanging decorations and a white tent-like canopy in the background. A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a red shawl draped over bare shoulders, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant necklace and a white pearl-style necklace, reaches out to touch the head of a man in a white shirt on the left. The man in red also wears a red bindi, armbands and bangles. On the right, a bearded man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands beside him. Several other people in white clothing and glasses stand behind, and a white bowl or tray is visible near the centre. Watermarked archive image omitted from description.2011-02-16A photograph of a long-haired man in a red shawl draped over his shoulder, wearing a red-brown rudraksha mala, a gold necklace with a pendant, a gold armband and a red-brown bracelet, with a red bindi on his forehead, speaking to people in a temple-like hall with yellow and red decorations. Around him, men in white shirts stand with their heads bowed toward him, and a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at right. Behind him a bald priest in a white dhoti with a gold-trimmed yellow shawl and garland holds a tray with a lamp. Swamiji (probable): the central man is shown with long swept-back hair, a red shawl, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, matching the page's identification of Swamiji at this event.2011-02-16October 10 20102010-10-10