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A seated figure in a rust-orange robe with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, places one hand on the forehead of a young man in a teal kurta with an orange shawl, who stands with palms raised and eyes closed. The figure holds a folded paper in the other hand, and a maroon cushioned seat with a beige towel sits beside them. Behind, seated men in white dhotis with orange shawls and rudraksha malas watch, one with his palms joined, and an orange-robed figure stands at right. Air conditioning units and a maroon curtain frame the indoor hall.

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May 13 20132013-05-13May 14 20132013-05-14A photograph of a satsang setting with a seated figure in a rust-orange saffron-toned wrap, long dark hair swept back, and a long beaded necklace, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with an orange-and-black rudraksha-style mala. The seated figure is on a red velvet throne-style chair with a towel and a tray of offerings, fruit and sweets in the foreground. A woman in white sari stands at right and a white air conditioning unit is behind. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified from appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange wrap, and ornate beaded necklace, shown giving a blessing.2013-05-15A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl. The young man's eyes are closed and his hands are raised in front of him. A small orange cloth lies on the red velvet seat beside the seated man. Behind them, several people sit and stand in white and saffron-orange clothing, some wearing lanyards and ID badges, in a room with a floor fan and an air conditioning unit on the wall. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and orange ceremonial wrap, shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2013-05-24May 14 20132013-05-14May 14 20132013-05-14A seated person with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over an orange-brown garment places a hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl bordered in red and gold. The standing man's palms are pressed together in front of him in a receptive gesture. Behind them stands a red curtain, a wall air conditioner, and a window, with other people in white and orange visible at the right edge.2013-05-19A seated long-haired figure in an orange-red shawl and rudraksha mala places a sheet of paper against the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard, who raises both hands overhead. The seated figure is Swamiji (probable), identifiable by long swept-back hair, an orange shawl, a beaded rudraksha necklace and a gold-trimmed saffron cloth, shown in the act of a ritual session. Behind them, a seated man in white dhoti with a tilak and a bare-chested seated participant with ash marks watch, while other people in white and orange stand near an air conditioner in the background.2013-05-14May 24 20132013-05-24A seated robed teacher in orange and gold clothing with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white top and orange-lanyard badge, while holding a small white paper in his left hand. The boy stands with his hands raised near his head. Another person in orange sits softly out of focus in the background beside a wall-mounted cooling unit, with a plain beige room and a red cushioned seat in the foreground.2013-05-14A seated figure with long dark hair wears a rust-orange wrap, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta who has an orange shawl and rudraksha beads. The seated figure, with long hair and orange-brown clothing on a red throne-like seat, appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable) bestowing a blessing. Behind them a seated attendant in white with a tilak and rudraksha mala watches, a young boy in white with an orange sash sits at right, and several standing men in white and saffron-orange shawls stand in the background. A brass-toned tray holds fruit and sweets at lower left. Cool white air conditioners and a purple wall frame the room.2013-05-15May 14 20132013-05-14