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A seated man in an orange-brown robe with gold border and a rudraksha mala necklace sits on a red tiger-striped throne with a gold lion-head armrest, extending his right hand to bless the head of an older man in a white shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. a person is seated on the throne, his long hair swept back, smiling, gold ornament at the neck. Behind them, women in white and cream saris stand near air conditioner units and fans in a bright room with red curtains.

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September 13 20132013-09-13 +1 copiesIndoor satsang scene. A long-haired figure wearing an orange-brown draped robe and a red and white beaded mala with gold ornaments sits on a dark maroon cushioned seat, extending a hand to press the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in a white sari listen. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit and standing fan are visible at left.2013-05-28Photograph of a seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned dhoti-style robe, rudraksha mala necklaces, a white vibhuti line and red kumkum bindi on his forehead, smiling broadly while a microphone stands before him. He sits on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne backrest with a relief of a deity. A man in white dhoti with gold border and a white vibhuti marking kneels close, hands folded, leaning toward him as if offering respects. Red drapes and a cooler unit are in the background.2016-05-21Photograph of a seated man with a white forehead marking and tilak, wearing a maroon-red robe and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-edged shawl, smiling as he places his hands on the back of a kneeling person in a white dhoti. The kneeling devotee bows forward with their head down, wearing white clothing and a red-beaded wrist band. Behind them is an ornate gold and carved throne backdrop, a red draped curtain, a silver staff and a metal air cooler. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a robed ritual posture as the giver of blessing, with the devotee in the position of receiving it.2016-05-21A photograph inside an indoor hall during a satsang-style session. A person with hair tied in a bun and wearing an orange-saffron wrap with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on a red cushioned seat, extending one arm to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta who has palms raised. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark sits nearby with hands joined. Behind them, several men in white and checked shirts stand or sit with hands folded, a gold lion-shaped object sits in front, and a red curtain and wall fans are visible. a person is the seated figure in the saffron wrap, with a bun, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, performing a blessing touch.2013-09-13A seated figure in a red-maroon sarong and draped wrap, adorned with a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and gold armlets, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a reddish-brown kurta with an orange-and-red shawl. The seated figure has a leopard-print cushion and a gold throne behind him, with a red curtain and a pedestal fan in the background.2016-04-04September 28 20132013-09-28A photograph of a darshan blessing in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, white forehead vibhuti, an orange-gold garment and multiple rudraksha malas sits on the left, one hand outstretched in a blessing, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt who has his hands raised. Beside them a woman in an orange-red sari and rudraksha mala sits watching. Standing behind are men in white shirts and a woman in a teal and orange sari with an orange shawl, watching. A golden ceremonial vessel sits in the lower left, red flowers hang at the top left, and a red and purple cloth backdrop is behind. Swamiji (probable) is present, appearing as the blessing giver with long swept-back hair, vibhuti and rudraksha malas.2013-09-28November 02 20142014-11-02May 21 20162016-05-21July 21 20142014-07-21A photograph from an indoor darshan session with a red carpet on the floor. A man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala beads, and a saffron-orange shawl sits on the left, reaching out to press his palm to the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala and an event badge. The young man kneels with his palms open in front of him. Behind them, devotees in white and saffron-orange and yellow clothing sit or stand in a hall, a golden staff stands upright, and a tall golden lamp stands at right beside a laptop. Tangle of visible people is around twenty or so, partly cut off at the frame edges.2014-11-02