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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange turban, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and a gold ornament on his upper arm with beaded bracelets, extends his hand to hand over a small yellow object to a man kneeling in a white shirt and white trousers with a red thread on his wrist. Behind them stands a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala, and a white forehead mark. The backdrop is a gold-toned lattice screen with cross-shaped cutouts, and a tall gold rod stands at center. The setting suggests a ritual blessing or darshan exchange on a red cushioned seat. a person: the seated saffron-clad figure with turban, layered beads and gold arm ornament matches the page's a person reference; identity is based on appearance cues only.

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August 26th 20152015-08-26October 9th 2015A photograph of a seated figure in a deep orange-red turban, orange and saffron robes, a white and orange flower garland, rudraksha bracelets and gold ornaments, reaching out to receive an offering from a man in a white collared shirt who kneels before them with a green coconut or fruit in his hands. Behind them, women in white sarees with gold borders stand in a temple hall with brass lamps and a golden wooden lattice screen. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, flower garland, rudraksha bracelets and saffron-orange robes, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, and is receiving an offering from a kneeling devotee.2015-08-22August 28 20152015-08-28A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange-and-gold robe and a long rudraksha mala with gold ornaments sits on a gold-carved throne, extending an apple toward a kneeling young man in a white shirt who holds his hands in anjali mudra. Standing behind them, a shaven-headed man with vibhuti on his forehead, glasses, an orange robe and rudraksha mala watches. In the background stand a brass oil lamp and a man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. The seated figure's appearance (turban, ornate jewellery and ornate throne setting) is consistent with the a person candidate, presented as the giver of blessing prasad.2015-10-13A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes with layered rudraksha malas sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold lattice wall with gilded carved pillars. He smiles and extends his hand forward while a man in a white shirt kneels on the red carpet, bowing his head and reaching toward the seated figure's hand, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind them, a woman in white clothes wears a long rudraksha mala and red sash and stands with her hands clasped; a gold staff rises beside the throne. The appearance of the seated figure matches cues for Swamiji (probable), with an orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, seated as a teacher receiving a devotee's respects on a throne.2015-08-28A photograph of a satsang scene in an ornate wooden-screened hall with a red carpet. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-and-gold robe and layered gold beaded necklaces extends both hands toward devotees kneeling before him. A kneeling woman in a magenta sari and gold bangles holds a yellow fruit in her cupped hands, and another devotee in dark clothing holds a yellow fruit as well. Standing behind them, a woman in white with a brown shawl and dark rudraksha-style beads watches, and other people in white clothes stand at the right. A gold-colored offering vessel sits on the throne area.2015-08-26A seated figure in a rust-red turban and orange-and-gold draped garments wears a white and orange flower garland and bangles on the arm, handing something to a man kneeling in a white shirt with a lanyard. Behind them, women in white and red saris and a small girl in a green dress stand near a gold-patterned wall with a brass lamp stand. The seated figure has a distinctive turban, orange garments and garland cues, but appearance alone is not enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role as the seated person being approached. This looks like a darshan or blessing exchange in a temple-style hall.2015-08-22A photograph inside an ornate gold-panelled hall. A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron wrap, with a bare shoulder, wears rust-coloured beaded necklaces and bangles and sits on a red velvet throne with tiger-stripe upholstery. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron turban and ornate beaded adornments. He extends a hand to a kneeling man in a white shirt who offers a small yellow flower or fruit. Standing behind them, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a red shawl, and older women in white and pink, watch the exchange. A gold ceremonial object rests on the throne armrest.2015-08-28A seated man in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe with gold border, and layered coral-beaded necklaces and bracelets reaches forward with his right hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings. The kneeling man holds an orange fruit in both hands. Behind them, a standing woman in white with a dark bead necklace and a maroon-bordered shawl stands near a carved wooden lattice wall with a gold ornament on the seat beside the seated figure. Other women in pink and white stand at the right edge. The setting suggests a satsang or initiation moment, with the seated figure appearing to be a person by his orange turban, saffron robe and ornate beaded adornments.2015-08-26August 26th 20152015-08-26October 09 20152015-10-09