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A photograph of a satsang setting with a line of devotees standing at the front of a hall. In the foreground, several men with palms pressed together in anjali stand in a row; one wears a black striped polo shirt, another a light striped shirt, and a woman at left wears glasses and white. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment with gold border, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, and extends an arm toward the devotees, holding a small white tray with items. Behind them, additional people in white kurtas and white shirts stand near a decorated stage with orange and maroon hangings, and a silver plate of offerings sits at the right edge. The figure's appearance matches the cues of a person, with saffron clothing, malas and gold necklaces, presenting a blessing to devotees.

Devotees in a hall press their palms together and bow their heads toward a figure in an orange saffron garment with a gold border, who stands at right holding a tray of offerings and extends a hand toward them. The orange-clad person wears long dark hair, a rudraksha mala, a gold chain and a bangle. Men in white shirts and a striped black polo are in the foreground, with a decorated backdrop, hanging banners and a golden deity murti visible at the rear. The appearance of the orange-clad figure is consistent with the page reference to a person, but the face is not clearly distinguishable, so identity is uncertain.

Photograph of a devotional greeting at an indoor event. A long-haired man in a peach-coloured sarong and shawl with a red bindi and gold necklaces smiles and raises his palms toward a young man in a red shirt who bows with folded hands. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands, and on the right a man in saffron-orange robes holds a silver plate with offerings. Colourful striped pillars and a white ceiling are visible. The long-haired figure matches Swamiji (probable) by appearance, with his swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha-style adornment, and is shown receiving devotees' respect.

A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair stands with one hand raised, touching the forehead of a young man in glasses and a red checked shirt. The central figure holds a silver tray. Behind him, a bald priest with white sacred markings on his arms and chest wears a white shawl over orange dhoti. Several onlookers in white shirts and striped clothing stand with hands folded in prayer on the left. The background shows a draped orange and white backdrop and a framed deity picture. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala beside a blessing act.

A photograph of a devotional blessing line indoors. A man in an orange saffron garment with multiple rudraksha malas and a bracelet raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a row of standing devotees with palms pressed together in namaste. The devotees wear white shirts and a blue polo. A bald man in orange stands at the right edge holding a tray with fruit and offerings. Ornate golden backdrop in the background. a person identification is based on the saffron clothing and multiple rudraksha malas, but the face and setting alone do not confirm identity.

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A long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands at a metal barrier, extending his right hand to touch the head of a man in a blue-and-white striped polo shirt who has his palms pressed together in greeting. Other devotees with folded hands line the rail on the left, and a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl stands behind. At the right, a saffron-robed attendant holds papers on an orange-draped table. Behind them, a temple gateway with a red-and-gold deity figure and orange drapes is visible under a corrugated roof. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessings to devotees in darshan, given the long swept hair and saffron robe; the sanctum deity and garlands mark a temple setting.

Indoor event hall with white draped ceiling and colourful striped hangings. A central figure in saffron-orange robe, long swept-back dark hair, gold headband, multiple gold beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, and gold bangles extends a hand to touch the head of a man with bowed head in a red-and-white striped shirt. Beside them a man in a light blue checked shirt stands with hands folded. At left an older man in a brown-and-white striped shirt presses palms together. At right a bald man in white dhoti with sandalwood-like marks on forehead holds a silver tray containing gold items and orange cloth. Standing crowd in the background wearing white and light clothing.

A photograph of a devotional blessing at an indoor satsang hall with a white wall and projector screen behind. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red vibhuti mark on the forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, extends a raised palm over the head of a man with his hands pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a shaved-headed monk in orange holds a silver tray of small cups. Several men in white shirts and a man in a red t-shirt with a name badge stand nearby, with a devotee on the left touching his chest. The scene conveys a blessing given during darshan.

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A photograph of an indoor hall with a man in a white striped shirt and glasses bowing with palms pressed together while a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces places his hand on the bowing man's head, smiling, with a red bindi. To the right, a shaven-headed man in orange clothing holds a red folder and wears a bracelet. Several onlookers stand behind, one at far left in glasses and another in white, with a camera visible above. Warm lights line the wall with framed pictures.

A photograph at an indoor gathering with striped pillars and draped cloth overhead. In the centre a man with long swept-back hair wears a red shawl over a red garment, a gold pendant, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a wristband; he extends his hand in blessing toward a man in white who bows with palms together. Behind him stands a man in white with glasses, and at right a man in orange robes holds a small silver tray. Several other men in white shirts stand nearby, one holding a red book. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, red shawl, gold pendant and beaded mala; the page indicates his presence.