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A photograph from an indoor session in a carpeted hall with wooden-panelled walls. In the foreground, a seated man in a black leather jacket over a blue plaid shirt and white trousers, with a blue cap reading OKLAHOMA on his lap, looks down as a figure in a bright yellow turban and orange-yellow robe holds his hands and bends toward him. Behind them, standing onlookers include a woman in a green and red sari at left, a woman in a white top, a man in a blue plaid shirt with folded arms, a young woman in a grey ARMY sweatshirt and jeans, and a woman in a dark suit at right. The yellow-robed figure's face is not visible; the scene shows a hands-on blessing or personal interaction.

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Indoor photo in a wood-panelled room with a red carpet. In the foreground, a young man in a black Adidas track jacket with white stripes and a dark patterned scarf sits on a green chair, smiling and holding hands with a person in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe whose long dark curly hair is visible below the turban; that person's face is turned away from the camera. Behind them, a group of women and a few men stand watching: a woman in a green sari with a red border and red shawl, a woman in a pink salwar kameez, a woman in a grey Army sweatshirt, and others in dark and pastel clothing.2004-02-26A photograph taken indoors in a carpeted room with wood-panelled walls. In the foreground a seated man in a grey suit jacket, white shirt and glasses holds the hands of a person in a yellow-orange robe and matching yellow turban who kneels before him, a long dark braid visible. Behind them, several people stand and talk, including a woman in a green sari with a red shawl, a woman in a pink top, and a woman in a white sweatshirt. a person candidate in the kneeling figure shows a yellow-orange turban and saffron-coloured robe, though the appearance is uncertain given the partial view. Additional seated and standing attendees are at the edges of the frame.2004-02-26A photo taken indoors in a wood-panelled room with an orange-red carpet. On the right, a person in orange robes and an orange turban kneels on the floor, holding both hands of a seated man in a blue plaid shirt and grey trousers. A standing woman in a white fleece hooded top with a grey skirt stands behind the seated man, her hand resting on his shoulder. Behind them a lectern with a microphone and a cabinet are visible, and a few other people are partly visible at the left edge.2004-02-26January 31 20102010-01-31A photograph of an indoor room at a devotee's house. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on a red cushioned chair at the right, extending a hand toward a kneeling-bent devotee in white clothes who bows and holds out cupped hands. A woman in a white sari with a flower in her hair stands between them, and a man in white with an ID badge and an orange-beaded necklace stands behind. Several women in saffron, red and teal saris stand along the left wall, and a framed picture hangs on the green-trimmed doorway behind.A night-time photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair swept back, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in a respectful gesture. Beside him a man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and gold wristwatch and watches closely. On the left, an older woman with white hair in a beige top and a woman in glasses and a black-and-white patterned shawl look on. Behind, a young man in an orange robe stands near a stage, and a low table holds a microphone, rudraksha beads and gold-trimmed cushions. A bright stage light is visible above.2010-02-17Evening outdoor darshan at a stage. A figure in a bright orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, sits on a cream couch and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Two women in front, one with short white hair in a cream sari and one in a red blouse, reach out to hold the hands of the seated figure. Behind them several men in white clothes and orange shawls stand watching. At the right edge a woman in an orange sari speaks into a microphone, and a white cooler stands near the stage.2010-02-17Night photograph of an outdoor darshan. A figure in orange robes and a tall orange turban sits on a raised seat with long dark hair falling down the back, and a devotee holds and touches one of his bare feet. Around him, devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, including a man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala and a man with a red-orange shawl. Two women on the left, one in a cream sari with a gold bangle and one with glasses and folded hands, watch with reverence. Bright floodlights and a tall pillar frame the scene at night.2010-02-17September 15 20092009-09-15Outdoor evening satsang scene at night. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban with long dark hair leans forward, smiling, clasping the hands of a middle-aged man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Around them stand several men in white shirts, a young man in an orange-and-white outfit with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a braid, bending forward. Behind them an orange-robed attendant stands near a stage with lights. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, distinguished by the orange turban, swept-back long hair, saffron robes, and the ceremonial seat receiving devotees.2010-02-16Indoor photo of a teachers' training gathering. In the foreground, a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair leans forward, smiling, clasping both hands of an older man in a grey knit sweater and white collar, who bends toward him. A young man in a black shirt and glasses sits between them on the floor. Behind them, a row of standing people claps: a woman in a teal and yellow sari, a man in white kurta, a woman in a light blue top and white head wrap, and a woman in a white blouse, with a person in red clothing at the right. A colourful striped hanging fabric and wooden panels form the backdrop, with white-draped tables at the right edge.2006-05-10A nighttime outdoor darshan where a man in an orange turban and orange robe sits and clasps hands with devotees. He has long dark hair and a bare upper arm with orange cloth draped over his lap. A man in a pink shirt bends forward, extending his hands toward him, while a smiling woman in a white kurta stands beside him holding a rudraksha-style mala. An elderly woman in a beige sari with a red-and-black border sits in the foreground with her back to the camera. Behind them, men in white shirts and an orange-clad young man stand under bright floodlights. A small child in a blue shirt is visible in the crowd.2010-02-17