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A seated figure in a red-orange turban and an orange-and-gold wrap, wearing a yellow flower garland and a bare-shouldered look with a sandalwood mark, sits on a gold-carved throne against a red tent backdrop, extending a hand to receive an offering. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward, holding out a small orange fruit, while a young boy in a yellow outfit kneels beside him. Several women in saris, one in green and one in orange, stand in the background. This appears to be a darshan moment where devotees offer fruit to the seated figure; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, garland, orange wrap and throne cues.

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October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of a ritual darshan inside a red-draped hall with gold ceremonial lamps. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban, wearing a yellow flower garland, extends a fruit toward a kneeling man in a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses who is cutting a fruit on a tray of offerings. Behind them a line of devotees stands, including a woman in a white sari with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads, a woman in a yellow patterned sari, and a man in a light blue shirt. A shaved-headed priest in saffron and gold-bordered cloth with tripundra marks stands at left, and another in red robes with vibhuti marks stands at right. Gold staffs and a tall gold lamp stand in the background. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2015-10-25A photograph of a ritual blessing in a richly decorated hall. A figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered with an orange-gold cloth, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles, places his right palm on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a gilded throne-like backdrop with gold ornaments and a golden staff, and garlanded red and green fabric. Two more people in white clothing with orange shawls stand at the right, one holding papers. The turbaned figure is a person, identified by his distinctive turban, bare upper body and beaded necklaces, and is shown in person giving blessing.2015-10-24A seated man on a gilded throne wears an orange-red turban, a white flower garland, a gold chest ornament and an orange-red cloth, and holds a fruit in one hand while another hand rests on a kneeling man's head. A bald priest in orange robes with a wooden staff and a beaded mala stands behind, and a seated monk in orange with a mala sits to the right. A young man in a blue checked shirt kneels with cupped hands, holding fruit. Several women in saris and a white kurta stand in the background, one holding a child, under a red draped backdrop with a golden carved pillar.2015-10-25October 26 20152015-10-26A photo of a seated woman in a rust-red and gold sari with a matching red turban, wearing a heavy beaded orange necklace and gold bangles, handing apples to devotees on a golden-yellow floor. A man in a white shirt with glasses and a moustache cups an apple in his hands, a young boy in a yellow-and-white striped shirt smiles and holds an apple, and a man in a lime-green shirt sits nearby. A brass tray of apples sits in the foreground beside marigold flowers, with a gilded lamp stand and red drapes in the background. Five or more people are visible, and the scene appears to be a ritual offering of fruit.2015-10-26Indoor ceremonial scene in a red-draped hall with gold-carved pillars and a gold chair at left. A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-gold wrap and white floral garland holds fruit in both hands and smiles. Beside them a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes and rudraksha mala kneels and holds red apples, while a third attendant in saffron stands behind holding a golden staff. On the right an elderly man in white dhoti and orange shawl bows slightly, holding a red apple. Several onlookers in white, sari and shirts stand in the background. Offerings of fruit suggest a darshan or puja setting.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a red-and-gold turban and saffron-red robe with gold border, wearing a rudraksha mala and a beaded necklace and bangles, extending a red apple toward a kneeling older man in white shirt and glasses on a red patterned carpet. Behind them stand two tall brass lamps with bird finials and a woman in a cream sari with red shawl and beaded garland. a person is seated at the left, receiving and offering fruit; a fruit basket sits in the foreground.2015-10-08May 06 20162016-05-06April 13 20142014-04-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red and gold leopard-print waist cloth and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, holding a small golden vessel and offering it toward a standing trident ornamented with pink flower garlands. A standing devotee in white clothes receives the offering with his hands. Two women in white and pink-red saris stand at right with garlands, and a partially visible seated figure in orange sits at lower left. A decorated deity murti and gold-framed backdrop appear at left in a wood-panelled hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a sandalwood tilak, long swept-back hair, gold ornaments and an orange robe, consistent with the page's account of a Satsang event.2014-05-12Photograph of a satsang-style darshan at an ashram hall. A seated figure in a red-maroon turban, red-orange robes and a red floral garland sits on a golden throne with a gold lion-like finial, extending a hand to a kneeling man in a white shirt and glasses who offers a yellow fruit or item. Behind them a woman in white sari with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl stands smiling, with other devotees in white and pink clothing. A brass oil lamp and brass vessels stand near the throne, with a gold carved backdrop behind. Visible people: about five.2015-11-08