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Indoor satsang or initiation scene with gold ceremonial ornaments and garlands in the background, green plants, and a maroon draped altar. A long-haired man in a maroon-and-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the left, raising his palm toward the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with a red-and-white scarf. Behind them, a woman in white sits kneeling with hands together, and a woman in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and forehead markings sits at right with palms pressed in reverence. Several more people in white and orange stand in the background. The seated figure on the left shows distinctive long hair and rudraksha cues, so an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji is present, with his role as the one giving blessing.

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A seated figure with long dark hair and a maroon-red wrap, bare-shouldered, extends the right hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a pale yellow-green kurta and a red-orange cloth around his neck. Behind them stand devotees in white and saffron-orange robes, one with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark. Golden ornate garlands and draped fabric hang on a shrine, with a golden throne edge and tropical plants at left. A woman in white sits nearby watching. The gesture appears to be a blessing or diksha-style touch on the forehead.2014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a rust-red robe raising his right palm over the head of a standing-level devotee in white dhoti with gold border and a red shawl, who has his hands joined in anjali. Between them a young girl in a white dress with red shawl and beaded necklace watches. Behind them stands a deity murti draped with gold and beaded garlands on a maroon-draped altar with green plants. Two women in saris are visible in the background. Blessing gesture and satsang setting; four people visible.2014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24A photograph of an indoor satsang or darshan. On the left, a long-haired man in a maroon-red garment with a brown rudraksha-style mala and a tilak on his forehead raises his palm toward a devotee, while a smiling woman in white with a red-brown beaded mala sits behind them. On the right, a bald-headed man in an orange-red shawl and white dhoti holds his hand up in return, wearing a green wristwatch and a red-beaded bracelet. Behind them stand ornate gold necklaces draped on deity murti and a maroon cloth-covered altar, with green plants and standing devotees in white in the background.2014-12-26December 24 20142014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red-brown cloth draped over bare shoulders sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, extending his right hand toward the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white dhoti-style outfit and a red-and-brown patterned shawl, hands raised in front of him. Behind them stand people in white and yellow-orange clothing, one holding a book, and a woman in white with a red-brown shawl adjusts her glasses. Gold necklaces and draped garlands hang on a display behind, with green potted plants and a gold ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to show a blessing or darshan exchange during a ritual.2014-12-24December 24 20142014-12-24A seated man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-red wrap, reaches to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and cream dhoti-style white garment with a red-and-black checked shawl. The standing man raises his right hand in a blessing or ritual gesture. Behind them, a seated woman in white with a red-and-black shawl and rudraksha necklace watches. Gold layered necklaces and a red draped cloth hang on the back wall, with green plants at left and a golden ceremonial staff visible. The scene appears to be a ritual blessing or initiation moment during satsang.2014-12-24