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A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a bright hall with pink walls and colourful hanging tassels. A long-haired man in a yellow dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments stands center, holding a wooden box or tray while extending his hand toward devotees. Beside him a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace stands, and at right a bald man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Several women in saris and western clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaste, one blonde woman in white clothes among them, and a woman in a teal shawl on the left.

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A bright hallway with pink walls and orange-and-colourful hanging tassels. A long-haired man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, walks barefoot and smiles while extending his hand to a woman in a light blue outfit. Around him, women in saris, including a woman in orange and a woman in teal, stand with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a bald man in an orange robe holds a silver tray, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands beside him. The floor is glossy and the scene has a ceremonial, welcoming atmosphere.2011-02-09A photograph of an indoor hall with polished floor, where devotees line up in a receiving line. A figure in yellow robes with long dark hair, a loose yellow shawl, layered beaded necklaces and gold armlets walks barefoot and raises one hand in blessing toward the people on the left. Several devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste, one woman in a cream sari with a long braid stands in front, and a man in an orange shirt stands at left. At right, a priest in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Yellow and orange hanging decorations and a golden deity murti appear in the background. The figure in yellow appears to be a probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing, and is receiving devotees in darshan.2011-02-09A photograph inside a hall with pink walls, orange hangings and colourful tassels. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a yellow saffron-toned shawl, a large red garland and gold ornaments, stands in the centre extending his hand toward a line of women. The line of women on the left, in saris and salwar kameez, have their palms pressed together in greeting or devotion, and one woman holds a small red-and-white flower bundle. Two older women in white, one wearing glasses, stand behind him. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl carries a silver tray of offerings, and another man in white stands nearby. Potted plants and red chairs are visible at the back. Swamiji (probable): the centre man wears a long-haired, bearded appearance with a yellow shawl, red garland and gold ornaments, consistent with a saffron-clad guru receiving devotees.2011-02-01A photograph inside a bright hall with peach walls and hanging orange, yellow and blue cloth banners. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a yellow silk garment, wearing layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold necklace, smiles while raising one palm in greeting toward a woman in a white salwar with a shawl, who has her hands pressed together in namaste. To the left, a woman in a cream sari with gold trim presses her palms together. Behind them, a young man in white dhoti-style clothing with a gold-embroidered yellow shawl holds a silver tray with offerings. Other devotees in white and yellow clothes stand around the room, some with hands folded. Swamiji (probable) is the man in yellow, shown with long swept-back hair, a yellow garment, beaded necklaces and a gold necklace, greeting devotees in a satsang setting.2011-02-09A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a bright hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful striped hangings. A long-haired man in a yellow-orange dhoti and shawl, with several gold-bead necklaces, stands centre and extends his hand toward a devotee. A man in an orange shawl and gold necklaces holds a silver tray. Beside them, a man in white ritual clothes holds a tray of offerings. On the left, devotees in white shirts and dhotis with folded hands and vibhuti marks pray, and a young boy in a yellow shirt looks up. Several other people in white and orange stand in the background. The scene resembles a satsang or ritual blessing.2010-12-23A hall with hanging colourful woven tassels and orange fabric banners. A bare-chested man with long swept-back black hair, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl with gold ornaments, stands at centre receiving a tray or plate from a shaven-headed man in an orange robe with a dark red border. Several white-clad devotees stand on the left with palms pressed together in namaste, including a woman in a green shawl and an older woman in a tan top and patterned sari. Other men in white dhotis and a man in a saffron-coloured garment stand nearby. A brass or silver tray with a red fruit or offering is visible in the foreground.2011-01-28October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional greeting in an indoor hall with hanging orange and colourful tassel decorations. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray. Beside him, a younger man in orange and gold-bordered dhoti with a gold necklace stands. In the centre, a man in white unstitched cloth with a silver border and dark hair tied back presses palms together in anjali. On the left, a group of women in white and brown saris and salwar, several with palms pressed together, stand in a line, one wearing a green scarf. Some are greeting with folded hands while others watch.2011-01-28A photograph inside a hall with a white ceiling and orange tassels, showing a line of devotees. On the right, a long-haired man in a yellow saffron-coloured shawl and dhoti, with a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-coloured necklaces, raises his hand in greeting and smiles. a person is shown with these cues, in the role of the figure being greeted. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with an orange waist cloth folds his hands in namaskar, while a woman in a cream sari with a long braid stands beside a man in an orange shirt. Attendants in white dhotis carry brass trays on the right, and a gold-trimmed brass tray with offerings is visible at the edge.2011-02-09A photograph of a satsang hall with pink walls, hanging colourful striped banners and a projection screen. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a yellow shawl, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and a gold armband; he reaches out to a smiling man in a white shirt. Around them several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls stand, one holding a silver tray, and a man in a teal kurta holds a book. Probable Swamiji (probable): the central figure with long hair, yellow shawl, beaded mala and gold ornaments is the candidate, shown greeting a devotee.2011-02-09A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala draped across his chest, holding a small white card and reading it while standing in a hall. He wears a red bindi on his forehead and his hair is long and swept back, a distinctive cue for the a person candidate. To his left, a line of women and a girl in white and yellow clothing stand with palms pressed together or hands folded. One woman in a white top has a rudraksha mala. A young person in white with a pendant stands holding a silver plate with small orange and red items. Another person in orange and a man with a shaved head and white tilak stand behind. A silver tray with offerings is visible at the lower right, and orange and white banners hang from the ceiling in the background.2010-10-26Indoor photo in a hall with pink walls, a striped red-and-white floor mat and colourful tasselled hangings. On the right, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and holds his hands in namaste toward a kneeling woman in a red shawl who holds her palms together. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and he is greeting devotees. To the left, a woman in a blue blouse and patterned sari stands beside the kneeling devotee, while other women in white and pink stand in the background. A man in orange stands behind him, and a silver tray with fruit and offerings sits at the right edge.2011-01-22