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A photograph of a large seated gathering in a hall with red carpeting and red-cushioned chairs. Many devotees, mostly in white and red or orange shawls and saris, sit on the floor with both hands clasped behind or on top of their heads in a shared practice. At the centre back, a man seated on an ornate brown throne-like chair wears an orange-saffron garment, a shawl and a long beaded mala. Devotees around him wear white kurtas and colourful saris, with a few in pink, purple and gold. Brass items and cushions are visible near the throne.

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A large group of devotees sits on a red and beige carpeted hall floor with hands raised to their heads in a shared gesture. A man seated in a large brown leather throne-style chair at centre wears an orange-saffron cloth, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and is also raising his hands to his head. Many people wear white kurtas, red-orange shawls and saffron garments, with a few in pink, blue and sari colours. Red-cushioned chairs line the back of the hall. The centrally seated figure matches the page's appearance-based cues for a person, with a throne and saffron garb, and the page indicates his presence at this event.2015-07-21A large indoor satsang or energy-darshan gathering in a hall with red carpet and red chairs. Dozens of devotees sit closely packed, many in white kurtas and saffron, orange, red and gold saris and shawls, with hands raised to the crown of their heads in a shared gesture. At the centre, a figure seated on an ornate brown throne-style chair wears an orange-saffron garment and a long gold-beaded necklace, with long dark hair; the figure is raising the hands. Many devotees wear bangles and some wear wristwatches. Several people in the foreground have their backs to the camera. The scene conveys a collective meditative practice centred on the seated teacher.2015-07-21A large seated group of devotees, many in white kurtas and red-orange shawls, raise both hands to their heads in a shared energy-darshan gesture in a hall with red upholstered chairs. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, a gold necklace and a red-orange wrap sits on an ornate brown throne-style chair, smiling, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold jewellery; the appearance is a probable match for Swamiji in a presiding role. Surrounding people wear white, blue, pink and orange clothing, and a small table with a microphone stands in front of the throne. A watermarked-style copyright line is visible in the lower right, and the archive source line is printed along the bottom edge.2015-07-21July 13 20152015-07-13December 14 20142014-12-14A photograph of a large seated group inside a hall during a deeksha-style session. A bald man with a long beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala sits upright in a tall brown leather chair, wearing a saffron-red dhoti and shawl, with hands resting on his lap. Around him, dozens of participants sit on red carpet in white kurtas and white clothing with red shawls, most with both hands raised to the top of their heads in a uniform posture. Some wear saffron and yellow garments. Behind them are display boards and framed photographs along the walls, a red-draped table and a few deity figures in the background. The seated figure appears to be a person, given the robed presentation, ornate mala and central seat, and is presented as the guiding presence of the session.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A large indoor hall filled with dozens of seated devotees in white and orange-red clothing, many with hands raised and placed on their heads in a group energy-darshan posture. At the centre, a man with a shaved head wearing an orange-red garment and multiple beaded malas sits in a brown leather chair, with a phone in his hand. Behind him a tan mattress or bed is visible at left, and display stands with framed photographs and banners line the back wall. a person (in_person candidate): he wears orange-red robes and rudraksha malas and presides over the seated group, though his face and hair cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity. The scene resembles a samaya deeksha session.2015-07-17December 14 20142014-12-14July 21 20152015-07-21July 16 20152015-07-16December 14 20142014-12-14