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A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands in profile, one arm extended with an open palm raised toward the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt. Several devotees stand with hands folded in anjali mudra along the left. Behind them, figures in white ritual clothing stand near a tray of gold-coloured offerings, and a colourful festoon hangs from the ceiling. The setting has a white screen and dark blue drapery. The man in orange is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace) and is performing a blessing gesture on a devotee, consistent with the event's guided initiation context.

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A photograph of a satsang hall with draped bunting and hanging banners. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant necklace places a hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and pale striped top. Nearby, an attendant in an orange robe holds a silver tray of offerings. Other devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. Colourful striped cloth covers tables in the background, and a red-and-gold ornament hangs overhead.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang setting with a line of devotees standing at the front of a hall. In the foreground, several men with palms pressed together in anjali stand in a row; one wears a black striped polo shirt, another a light striped shirt, and a woman at left wears glasses and white. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment with gold border, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, and extends an arm toward the devotees, holding a small white tray with items. Behind them, additional people in white kurtas and white shirts stand near a decorated stage with orange and maroon hangings, and a silver plate of offerings sits at the right edge. The figure's appearance matches the cues of a person, with saffron clothing, malas and gold necklaces, presenting a blessing to devotees.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala is reaching out to touch the forehead of a devotee, who has his palms pressed together in namaste. Several other devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, and a priest in white with a red-bordered cloth and shaved head stands at right holding a silver tray with gold items. A wall backdrop shows a deity image with an orange-curtained alcove, and a hanging orange and red decoration is visible at top. The rudraksha-garlanded man in orange is a candidate for a person based on his saffron robe and mala, and he is giving blessing to devotees.2010-11-30October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall with a white tent ceiling and colourful cloth pillars hanging from above. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white shawl stands among devotees, while several men in white and dark striped shirts stand with hands pressed in prayer. A bald man in white dhoti with a red border and a bare upper body stands at right, and a man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands near the centre. A silver tray is held by a man in a dark striped shirt. Behind them, other white-clad figures sit on the floor and a golden decorative backdrop glows. No identity is attributed to any person in the scene.2010-10-19A photograph of a devotional blessing at an indoor satsang hall with a white wall and projector screen behind. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red vibhuti mark on the forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, extends a raised palm over the head of a man with his hands pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a shaved-headed monk in orange holds a silver tray of small cups. Several men in white shirts and a man in a red t-shirt with a name badge stand nearby, with a devotee on the left touching his chest. The scene conveys a blessing given during darshan.2011-02-11Devotees in a hall press their palms together and bow their heads toward a figure in an orange saffron garment with a gold border, who stands at right holding a tray of offerings and extends a hand toward them. The orange-clad person wears long dark hair, a rudraksha mala, a gold chain and a bangle. Men in white shirts and a striped black polo are in the foreground, with a decorated backdrop, hanging banners and a golden deity murti visible at the rear. The appearance of the orange-clad figure is consistent with the page reference to a person, but the face is not clearly distinguishable, so identity is uncertain.2011-02-20A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair stands with one hand raised, touching the forehead of a young man in glasses and a red checked shirt. The central figure holds a silver tray. Behind him, a bald priest with white sacred markings on his arms and chest wears a white shawl over orange dhoti. Several onlookers in white shirts and striped clothing stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. The background shows a draped orange and white backdrop and a framed deity picture. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala beside a blessing act.2010-10-26A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a decorated hall with a white canopy and colourful patterned pillars. A man in a long-haired, orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt and dhoti, who bows with palms pressed together. The blessing figure is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Nearby, another man in saffron holds a silver tray with a golden object, and other devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand around. Ceiling fans and a white draped ceiling are visible.2010-10-10A photograph inside a hall with a white canopy ceiling and colourful striped hanging cloth banners. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron shawl, with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, smiles while placing a hand on the forehead of a man in white dhoti with bare chest and prayerful hands. Behind them, another man in saffron clothing holds a tray with offerings. A shaved-headed man in saffron and rudraksha malas sits at right, and several people in white stand in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan.2011-01-23A photograph of a satsang setting with a standing figure in a red garment blessing a man in a white shirt by placing a hand on his forehead. The figure wears a red shawl, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace with a pendant, a white pearl necklace, bangles and a red bindi, with long dark swept-back hair. Beside them a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with offerings. Devotees in white and casual clothes stand around, and yellow and blue draped cloth hangs in the background. Probable Swamiji cues are the long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, with the red shawl and blessing role visible in the scene.2011-02-16A photograph of a temple-like pavilion under a tent roof with a lit deity shrine in the background. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a long dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair stands at center, one hand raised touching the forehead of a devotee; a saffron-robed attendant beside him holds a silver tray. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with white sacred ash marks on their arms and foreheads stand along a metal railing with hands folded in prayer, and a man in a light blue shirt at left presses his palms together. Another saffron-robed attendant stands at right. a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, performing blessing for devotees.2010-10-30