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A crowded indoor satsang hall where a figure in an orange turban and a red sleeveless top over orange drape sits on a white raised seat, extending a hand toward a kneeling devotee in a blue shirt. A woman in a pink sari with a white jasmine garland in her hair kneels in front, and a man in white with an orange shawl gestures nearby. Behind, many people in white shirts and saffron shawls stand among rows of stacked white chairs. A bald monk in orange sits at the right, and apples lie on the seat.

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October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a crowded indoor satsang hall with many people seated and standing. In the centre-right, a person in a bright orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-draped platform, extending a hand toward a devotee. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and the figure wears a saffron wrap and orange garments. Around them, devotees in white shirts, orange shawls and saris press close, some with hands folded or touching the person. A bald man in orange robes sits at the right edge beside flower decorations. Fluorescent lights and a wall fan are visible at the top. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with saffron turban, long hair and orange wrap as cues, shown as an in-person satsang participant receiving devotees.2008-10-15A photograph of a large indoor satsang in a hall with pale green walls and a ceiling speaker, where a crowd of men and women in white and orange clothing stands and sits closely together. In the foreground, a man in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white chair wearing an orange turban, with his hand raised toward a devotee. A seated bald man in an orange robe and garland is at the right edge. Several devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a few people hold small items. The scene shows a devotional gathering with a seated teacher blessing devotees, and the central figure has an appearance-based label of a person given his orange turban and red top; he is seated on a white chair and blessing devotees.2008-10-15A photograph of a satsang hall where a crowd of men in white shirts and saffron shawls surrounds a seated figure on a white throne-like chair. The central figure wears a saffron-orange turban, a red sleeveless top and an orange wrap, with long dark hair, and smiles while extending a hand toward a devotee kneeling at the feet. Devotees bow and touch the seat, and a man in a white shirt holds a microphone on the left. Another saffron-clad sannyasi with a garland sits at right. Roughly sixty to eighty people are visible.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A photograph of a satsang hall packed with seated and standing devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, with women in saris among them. In the foreground a man in a bright orange turban and red sleeveless top sits on a white-draped seat, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A young man in white with an orange shawl guides the devotee forward. A second figure in orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat at right. A small child and other devotees watch in the lower foreground. White drapes and fluorescent lighting fill the room.2008-10-15A crowded indoor satsang hall with pale green walls and a red carpet. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange shawl and round glasses sits with hands together, while devotees in white shirts and orange shawls line the area. On the right, a white-draped throne-style chair holds a figure in orange robes and an orange headwrap, with dark curly hair, seated and receiving devotees who bow and touch the chair's edge. Another older bald man in orange sits on a red-draped platform further right. Apples sit on a small table near the chair, and a speaker stands on a stand at top center. Many people in white clothing fill the room, some seated, some standing.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15A seated figure in an orange turban, red sleeveless top and saffron shawl sits on a white cushioned chair at the front of a hall, with long dark hair swept back, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. Around him a dense crowd of devotees in white, orange and yellow clothing presses forward; some men wear orange shawls, a woman in a red blouse stands at right, and a bald orange-robed monk sits at upper right. Two red apples sit on the chair beside him. The seated figure fits the appearance cues of a person receiving devotees in a darshan setting, with a white chair and red apples as offerings.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15