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A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a low seat while an elderly bald priest in white dhoti and an orange-clad attendant hold a golden crown-like ornament over his head. Several standing men in orange and white clothing crowd around, one in a white shirt at left and one in orange kurta at right. The setting appears to be an interior with pale walls.

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A photograph of an indoor ceremonial gathering. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas sits on a raised seat, receiving a devotee who kneels before him with hands joined. Several standing men in orange and white clothing and one man in a grey shirt watch nearby, and a golden ornate backdrop and a small altar are visible at the left. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, identified by long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha cues.2012-05-07May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a saffron-orange robe with a bare, shaved-head presence is seated and speaking with an elderly bald man in white and orange clothing. Behind them, several people stand in orange and white garments, including a younger man in orange with a shawl and a man in a white shirt near the right edge. A man in a black and maroon garment with long, swept-back hair sits in the foreground on the left, facing toward the others, with a gold ornament visible at his neck. A floral-patterned backdrop and decorative red cloth are visible behind the group. Crowded satsang-style setting.2012-05-07A crowded indoor photo of a temple-like hall with white columns and a blue painted wall. A man with long dark hair and a bare chest, wearing a saffron-orange cloth and ornate gold adornments, stands centrally and looks toward the side. Several men in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls surround him, including a man in the foreground wearing an orange shawl and a bald-headed man at left. A man at right wears a pink-and-white turban. Figures in the background hold offerings and stand among pillars.2012-05-07A photograph inside a temple hall with a painted deity mural on the wall behind. A man in a reddish-orange shawl and orange-saffron clothing stands at centre, holding a brass or silver ceremonial vessel, while people around him reach toward it. A woman in white with a white head covering stands at right beside him. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing orange cloths, crowd the left and foreground, with a few in orange-saffron wraps. Around ten people are visible in total. The mood is a ritual offering or blessing moment.2012-05-07A photograph of a ceremonial receiving at an indoor setting. A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, is receiving a gesture from a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi who holds a small object in her hands. Behind them, several men in orange and white clothing stand close, one in a white shirt and another in orange, along with a few other onlookers in the background. The scene has a warm, devotional atmosphere with bright lighting and a pale wall behind the group.2012-05-07 +1 copiesMay 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold ornamental necklace wears a saffron-orange garment and holds a brass ritual item in both hands, extending it toward an older man in saffron-orange robes with a bare head and a shawl. Behind them, several devotees in saffron and white stand close together, and a gold-framed ceremonial headpiece is visible in the upper left. The setting appears to be a religious satsang or puja with ritual objects.2012-05-07A photograph of a crowded indoor temple-like room. A man in an orange-saffron shirt stands at centre, receiving attention from people around him. An elderly man on the right wears a white garment with a shawl and has a shaved head. Several men in white shirts and dhotis crowd close, some with hands raised in greeting. Behind them a painted wall shows a blue deity figure with a golden halo and a small framed picture beside it. A tiled altar-like shelf is visible on the left.2012-05-07A photograph of a crowd inside a temple hall with pale pillars and a blue-and-white painted backdrop. A central man in a white dhoti and red-and-white shawl raises one arm in greeting. Around him, several men wear saffron and orange robes and garlands; one older bald man in a white robe stands at right. Devotees in white and orange press close, some with hands folded and others reaching toward the central figure.2012-05-07 +2 copiesMay 07 20122012-05-07 +1 copiesMay 07 20122012-05-07 +1 copies