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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange at a satsang hall. A long-haired figure in a white draped garment with gold ornaments stands at left, clasping the hands of a shaved-headed man in a maroon robe and an older man with glasses in a tan vest over white clothes, who kneel before them with palms joined. Behind them, seated devotees in white and an orange shawl watch. In the foreground are a golden tray, a red cloth, an orange towel, apples, purple and gold flower decorations and garlands. A video camera stands at left. The white-garbed figure is a person by appearance cues of long swept hair and ornate gold necklace, while the kneeling men are devotees.

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December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A seated long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe and a rudraksha mala with a yellow inner garment reaches forward with both hands to touch the forehead of an older man in a white kurta with an orange-and-white lanyard. Ornate red velvet seating and a tray of fruit, a golden vessel and ritual items sit in the foreground. Another man in white dhoti and shawl with a red tilak watches, and a bald priest in orange sits at the bottom edge. Standing spectators with lanyards are visible in the background near a white air-conditioning unit. The gesture suggests blessing or initiation. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair, rudraksha beads and saffron clothing, matching the page's a person cues.2013-05-14December 21 20102010-12-21A seated figure with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over a rust-orange robe sits on a deep red velvet chair, gesturing toward a man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard who stands before them with both hands raised near his face. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a rust-orange robe, cues consistent with the page's attribution. Behind them a man in white with a sacred thread and tilak sits, and another person in white with an orange lanyard stands at the back. In the foreground lower left are fruits and a tray of small packets, and a cream wall with a window and air conditioner forms the backdrop.2013-05-13A photograph of a satsang session. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on a red velvet throne-like seat and extends both arms toward a man in a white kurta with an orange lanyard, who stands with hands raised palm-outward in response. Behind them, a seated man in white dhoti-style clothing and a bald man in orange robes sit on red cushions, with several people in white and orange lanyards standing in the background. In the foreground a red lacquer box holds fruit, a brass vessel and garlands. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair and saffron wrap.2013-05-14May 13 20132013-05-13 +1 copiesA seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange cloth over his lap, extends his right palm to press against the forehead of a standing devotee in white kurta with a gold-bordered shawl and a wristwatch. Behind a crimson velvet curtain and beside cooling units, the seated figure rests on a red velvet chair. At the lower right, a man with a white tilak and rudraksha mala wears a white dhoti with gold border. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated in the blessing gesture, with his distinctive long hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha cues; the devotee receives darshan.2013-05-17May 13 20132013-05-13 +1 copiesMay 15 20132013-05-15