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A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with gold border, a red turban with beaded trim, a long gold-and-bead necklace and a beaded gold bracelet on the upper arm reaches forward to hand a small yellow fruit to a kneeling older man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers, who cups his palms to receive it. Behind them, several women stand on a red carpet: one in a white salwar with a rust-orange stole, one in a white sari with a green blouse and hands pressed together, and one in a blue-green shawl. A ceremonial trident stands at left against red draped curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears the turban, gold necklace and maroon robe, consistent with a presiding teacher receiving devotees.

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March 15 20142014-03-15 +1 copiesOctober 31 20142014-10-31August 31 20142014-08-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang moment in an ornate golden-latticed hall. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with gold borders, a white and orange flower garland and gold bangles extends a yellow banana toward a bearded older man in a blue striped shirt with a long grey ponytail, who receives it with both hands. Behind them, several women in orange-red robes wear long rudraksha malas, and a woman in white with a red-and-gold bag holds a sheet of paper. A golden deity murti or ritual vessel is visible at lower left, with lit oil lamps on the left edge.2015-08-22A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-red shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold earrings sits on a red velvet throne with a gold lion-head armrest, touching the forehead of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and white trousers. Behind them a tall silver staff stands on the red carpet beside a gold ornamental backrest. A basket of yellow fruit sits in front of the throne. Several women in white and cream salwar kameez and one in a dark shawl with beads stand in a line at the back, and a man in white stands at the right edge. The setting is a red-draped hall with gold curtains. Seated figure appears to be a person based on the turban, saffron-red attire and beaded necklaces, a ceremonial throne-seated blessing.2014-07-23October 31 20142014-10-31A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching red-orange cloth, with a long string of pale flower garlands, sits on a red and gold throne flanked by gilded lion sculptures. A kneeling man in a white shirt holds out his palms toward him while a bunch of green bananas sits in a basket in front. Behind them, women in white saris and white outfits stand on a red carpet, and a silver-tipped staff leans against the throne. The candidate in the turban matches the page's a person reference only through a headwear and ceremonial-throne setting, which is not enough for a confident identification, so the role is described as a seated figure on the throne.2014-07-23A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-red garment with a long brown-beaded mala sits on a red-upholstered throne with gold lion-head armrests, smiling and gesturing toward a bowl of bananas on a tray. An older man in a checked collared shirt and dark trousers stands before the throne with palms pressed together in a greeting. Behind them, two women in white sarees, one wearing a brown shawl and one with a mala, stand near a golden canopy and a garland of yellow, green and purple flowers draped over a throne. A red-and-gold cushion and a patterned rug sit on the floor, with a framed picture on the wall.2014-11-28A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron robes, with white and orange flower garlands and gold bangles, extends an arm to hand a fruit to a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt wearing a beaded necklace. Behind them a woman in white sari with a red-and-brown beaded necklace holds a hand over the kneeling man's head, and an older woman in white sari with gold border and a brass plate of bananas stands at right. Other people in orange and white clothing stand behind, with a golden ornate lattice wall and a brass lamp in the background. Bananas and gold ritual objects are visible in the foreground.2015-08-22A seated figure in a red-maroon robe draped over one shoulder, wearing a red-and-pink turban with beaded trim, a long gold-bead necklace of large round gold ornaments, and pink-and-gold armbands and bangles, reaches out with a hand toward a man in a dark navy shirt who kneels and bows with palms pressed together. Around them, women in white and grey stand on a red carpet while a few people in white garments move in the background; red draped fabric forms the backdrop. A visible white-clothed woman with a dark bead mala and a white card in hand watches the exchange. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive adornments are consistent with the a person candidate, shown here in an in-person ritual or darshan setting; the kneeling man is a devotee in a dark shirt. Visible people total about six or seven, including partial figures at the edges.2014-07-18July 22 20142014-07-22August 02 20142014-08-02 +1 copies