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A photograph inside a hall with a white pull-down ceiling drape, a projector screen and a bright tiled floor. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, and stands with hands extended toward a row of devotees. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloths, some holding silver plates and pooja items, stand on mats with joined palms. To the left, a middle-aged man in a grey shirt and a man in white kurta stand with hands folded, and a young boy in an orange t-shirt with a printed portrait stands with hands joined. Several people in white and orange sit or stand along the room. A colourful ceremonial pole hangs at the top left.

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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a hall with a projection screen and pale walls. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with red-and-white beaded necklaces and rudraksha mala; he extends his hand to receive a folded paper from a man in white dhoti and shirt. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange garments and layered beads holds a white tray. Other men in white ritual clothes stand or sit, and a young girl in an orange top with hands joined in namaskar stands at left next to an older man in grey shirt. A woman in a green-bordered white sari stands near the screen. Probable Swamiji: the central figure has long hair, saffron clothing, and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's identification.2011-02-02Indoor ashram hall with a projector screen and white curtains behind a group of devotees in white dhotis and shirts. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a red-and-maroon border and a rudraksha mala stands holding a small white card, with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him a young man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl and another in white with a red-and-white shawl stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in a white shirt with a red shawl stands at right, and a silver tray is visible at the far right edge. Orange mats cover the floor, and seated devotees in white are in the background. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, consistent with a probable Swamiji presence in the satsang setting.2011-01-26A ceremonial gathering in an indoor hall with a screen and dark curtains behind. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala and a red forehead mark smiles and extends an arm toward a line of men in white dhotis and shawls. Several shaved-headed men in white and maroon or orange cloths stand around, and another man in an orange robe on the right holds a silver tray. A golden throne-like seat appears in the background, and a few people in white sit along the back wall. Prayer mats and small vessels are on the floor.2010-10-19A busy indoor hall under a white fabric ceiling with ceiling fans and a striped pillar. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a red-and-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala extends his hand toward a row of people in white clothes with folded hands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a brass lamp and small offerings. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, one in a green shirt, and women in white saris with yellow borders stand at the right edge.2011-02-02October 29 20102010-10-29 +1 copiesNovember 15 20102010-11-15A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a glossy floor, a projector screen and a blue-grey curtain at the back. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a saffron-orange garment and multiple gold-toned beaded necklaces walks forward, carrying a folded orange cloth in his hands and a white tray. Around him, men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls sit or stand on orange mats; one palms together in greeting. Brass and copper plates with offerings lie on the floor. At right, a gilded golden throne with a red cushion stands on a draped orange table beside cameras on tripods. Men in white and yellow ritual dress attend.2011-01-23A ceremonial scene inside a decorated hall with a white canopy ceiling and hanging colourful cloth tassels on striped poles. A long-haired man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a large gold-coloured chain offers blessings to a devotee who stands with bowed head and hands folded in namaskar. The man in orange holds a small object in one hand and touches the devotee's head. Nearby, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded, a young boy in a red t-shirt with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together, and a priest in white dhoti and gold necklace holds a tray with orange cloth. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange with rudraksha mala and ornate gold chain matches the candidate cues. Background shows a deity decorated with garlands and flower arrangements.2010-10-11A photograph of a ritual gathering indoors on a tiled floor. A man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead stands centre-right, smiling with one hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Around him, men in white dhotis and shawls with white sandalwood or ash markings on their foreheads and arms stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and one holds a silver plate with a lit aarti lamp. Behind them, a large framed picture of a temple deity and an ornate golden throne-like backdrop are visible, with a camera on a tripod and mats and brass vessels on the floor. Five people are visible, dressed in white, orange and red-bordered dhotis.2010-11-24December 23 20102010-12-23Indoor ritual scene in a decorated hall with colourful striped pillars and white ceiling drapes. A young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands centre, leaning forward with hands extended toward a sadhu-like attendant in orange holding a silver tray with golden items. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing rudraksha malas, stand with palms pressed together in namaste. A bald priest in orange and a back-lit deity murti appear behind. Devotees stand along the sides of the hall. A small plate of items is held on the silver tray.2010-11-15A photograph of an indoor hall with a polished floor where a man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap, a gold necklace and a red tilak, walks forward at centre. Around him, several men in white dhotis with red-bordered edges and bare upper bodies, some wearing orange shawls, stand or sit on orange cloths. Oil lamps, brass plates and small bowls sit on the floor. Behind them a large white screen hangs on the wall, a white board stands on an easel, and at right a gilded throne with red cushions is placed on an orange-draped platform beside a video camera on a tripod and a monitor. Gold-and-orange fabric hangs from the ceiling at top. Approximately 10 people are visible.2011-01-23