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A photograph of two seated men speaking into microphones during a formal satsang. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a gold necklace with a pendant, and white tripundra markings on his forehead and arms. He sits cross-legged with his eyes lowered and one hand in a mudra. Beside him a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl wears a beaded rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace, and white markings, with his hands folded in his lap. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a silver plate with flowers and offerings, a small brass cup, and a gold-framed backdrop stand nearby. The man on the left is shown with white ritual dress and gold necklace; the page's a person reference is not visually confirmed, so identity is uncertain.

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June 05 20132013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05Two men sit cross-legged at microphones performing a puja with oil lamps and a handbell. The man on the left has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and white tilak, wears a white dhoti and shawl, and a heavy gold necklace with ornate beads and gold bracelets, and holds a lit oil lamp; he is performing the ritual. Beside him a shaved-headed man in a saffron-orange garment and rudraksha mala holds a small lamp and a brass bell, with a tilak and white sandalwood on his arms. Brass lamps and a printed booklet sit on a stand in front of them, with a lit lamp and offerings at the bottom edge. A blue-and-gold painted wall lies behind them. Two people are visible.2013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05Two men sit side by side performing a ritual at microphone stands in a temple-style hall with gold lamps and yellow-and-blue striped pillars behind them. The man on the left, with long swept-back hair, wears white dhoti and shawl with gold necklaces and holds an oil lamp (aarti) in his right hand, with white ash marks on his forehead and arms. The man on the right, with a shaved head, wears an orange-red shawl and rudraksha mala beads with gold-bead necklaces, holding a small lamp and a brass bell, with white marks on his forehead. Brass lamps and flowers sit in the foreground.2013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05Two men sit cross-legged on a glossy floor performing a puja at a low wooden table with brass vessels, a small oil lamp, a bowl of red flower petals, and offerings. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha mala, a red pendant, a wrist bangle and white tilak on his forehead, with palms pressed together in prayer. The man on the right, with a shaved head and glasses, wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha malas, ear studs, white ash markings on his arms and forehead, and holds a printed sheet while joining his hands. Behind them are gold-coloured ornate pillars, red and maroon drapes and a turquoise wall. Both appear to be reciting from the printed text. The gold-framed figure and tall red drapes suggest a ceremonial hall.2013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13Two men sit cross-legged at microphone stands, singing from printed sheets in a temple-style hall. The man on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border, bare-shouldered, with long hair tied back in a braid, gold bangles and a wristwatch, holding a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame. The man on the right wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, white tripundra markings on his forehead and arm, holding a second lit oil lamp, with a brass bell beside him. Behind them hang maroon curtains and a gold-trimmed red cushion. Oil lamps and chanting indicate a puja-style devotional recitation.2013-05-30Two seated men lead a chant at microphones in a plain hall. The man on the left wears white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, gold ornaments on his arms and a gold necklace, and presses his palms together with eyes closed. The man on the right wears an orange shawl over orange clothing, a long gold bead necklace with a pendant, and white forehead markings; he holds an open book and keeps his eyes closed in recitation. Both appear in devotional sanctity during a satsang session, with a door and pale wall behind them.2010-12-18Two young men sit side by side on an orange floor before microphones on stands, reciting from printed sheets at a satsang. The man on the left wears a white dhoti with red-bordered cloth over his shoulder, a gold bead mala, white tilak lines on his forehead and white markings on his arms. The man on the right wears saffron-orange robes with a gold bead mala, a red bindi and bare arms with a gold bangle. Behind them stands a red cushioned seat framed by ornate gold carved panels on an orange wall.2010-11-01