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A photograph of an indoor satsang in a bright room with pale walls, a red curtain and a wall-mounted fan. A figure in a rust-red turban with a gold trim, gold earrings, gold bangles and a gold necklace, wearing a gold-and-cream draped garment, sits on a red cushioned seat and extends his right hand in blessing toward a seated man in a light striped shirt, whose palms are raised. Behind them a man in white ritual clothes with a white forehead band and a rudraksha mala sits smiling, and another man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari stand near the back. A young man in a dark shirt sits at the right edge. A large gold-coloured object lies at the lower left and a large portrait is partly visible at the left edge.

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November 02 20132013-11-02A seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a golden-bordered garment touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with arms outstretched. The seated figure wears a bright gold sash and a rudraksha-style mala and smiles while blessing the man. Behind them, a standing man in a red shirt and a man in white with folded hands and a woman in a white sari with gold border watch. A large portrait of a smiling older man with a crimson shawl hangs at left, and red curtains frame the room. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in a hall.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 04 20132013-11-04November 02 20132013-11-02A seated man in an ornate maroon-and-gold turban, gold necklaces, gold armlet and bangles, and a gold-bordered beige-gold shawl over a maroon garment places his right hand on the forehead of a bald, older man in a white embroidered kurta, who has his palms raised in response. Behind them a seated priest in white with a white vibhuti line on his forehead and a rudraksha mala stands by. Several devotees in white, green and striped shirts and a woman in white sari watch from the background. A gold ceremonial vessel is visible at lower left, and red curtains and a white wall frame the room. The turbaned man is an appearance-based a person, seated and giving blessing. The scene is an in-person blessing with devotees present.2013-11-02A photograph of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with a swept-back bun, a maroon-and-gold turban, gold earrings, bangles and a red-and-yellow flower garland wears a gold-bordered beige-and-maroon garment and smiles while placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a golden figurine and a standing air-conditioning unit are visible, with a large devotional picture on the wall. Another person in a white dhoti with tilak stands at the right edge. The gesture resembles a blessing or darshan exchange.2013-11-02A seated person wearing a rust-red turban with a gold border, gold-bordered sari-style garment in gold and maroon, and multiple gold bangles and necklaces places a hand on the forehead of a man in a grey jacket with a white collar. The seated figure is touching the man's forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face, a gold statue or figure sits to the right, a white floor-standing air conditioner is on the wall, and a red patterned cloth draped over a chair is at left. Other people are partially visible at the edges.2013-11-02A seated woman in a dark red and gold sari with a maroon turban-style headwrap and gold jewelry places her right palm on the forehead of a man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels before her, his hands raised in reverent receiving. Behind her, a red and gold throne-like seat with ornate gold carving and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Another man with white forehead markings, rudraksha mala and white dhoti sits at the right edge, and an ornate pink-and-gold portrait hangs in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment in a temple-like room.2013-11-02A photograph of a devotional blessing in a bright indoor hall with white floors and a red curtain. A woman in a maroon turban with gold trim and a gold-bordered beige sari stands and presses her palm to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, whose eyes are closed and head is tilted back. She wears gold bangles and earrings, and white ash marks show on the man's brow. Behind them, several men in white and green shirts stand watching, and a few more people are partly visible at the right edge. Gold ritual vessels sit at the lower left.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, a gold-trimmed beige shawl over a maroon garment, and heavy gold necklaces and bangles touches the forehead of a balding man in a striped polo shirt, who has his hand raised in a gesture of reception. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, consistent with the a person appearance cues, and performs a blessing or anointing as a guru. Behind them a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and tripundra marks sits, and a standing man in a blue t-shirt with a lanyard watches. A white floor-standing air conditioner and red curtains fill the room; a large portrait of a smiling woman appears at the left edge.2013-11-02