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A photo of a satsang-style ceremony in a red-curtained hall with a decorated backdrop and brass lamps. Seated at left in a chair, a figure with long dark hair wears a rust-red and gold robe and a beaded necklace, extending a bare foot toward a devotee. A seated woman in red-and-gold clothing with a rudraksha mala holds the foot over a basin of white flowers. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and rust-red shawls stand with hands folded or hold white cloth and petals; a bald man in white bows, and a woman in a red shawl stands at right. Ceremonial padapuja-style foot washing is taking place, and a photographer stands at upper right.

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A seated man with long dark hair wearing a red-and-gold garment and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate wooden throne-like chair, receiving a white cloth or flower from a standing woman with short white hair in a white jacket with a red-and-white lanyard. Around them a seated crowd of devotees, many in red and white garments and red shawls, watch the exchange. A woman in a red sari with a beaded necklace smiles and holds a white offering, while another woman with a bun passes a white item forward. A gold-and-red stage backdrop and a camera operator on the right frame the satsang setting.A seated bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, wearing a saffron-orange wrap with gold border, reaches out to bless a kneeling devotee in a red-orange shawl. Around him stand devotees in white kurtas and red-orange shawls with red lanyards, one in a white saree with a red border, and a woman in a red-orange shawl bending forward offering white cloth. A woman in red-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala kneels in front holding white cloth. Behind them, a red curtained stage shows a golden throne with a seated figure and a painted backdrop of deities. The seated man matches the appearance-based cues of a person by his long hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and sits in a throne-like chair with a priestly blessing gesture.A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a stage hall with red drapes and a golden throne backdrop. A man with long dark hair and a gold-and-red garland-like necklace, wearing a rust-and-gold dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl, sits in a brown leather chair on the left, extending his hand toward a woman in a rust shawl who sits on the floor near a small brass plate. Around them, several women and men wear white kurtas or saris with orange-red shawls and white name badges. A woman in white with glasses and a rust shawl sits at right, while an older woman in white with a rust shawl stands at the far right. A cameraman films from the background beside a gold ornate chair and brass lamps.Indoor ceremony in a hall with red curtains and a gold-framed mural of deities behind. A bare-chested man in a red-and-gold dhoti-like garment and a red shawl, seated in a brown wooden armchair, extends his hands to a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red shawl who bends forward to receive him. Nearby, a seated woman in red holds a metal plate and white cloth, and a woman in dark clothing speaks into a handheld microphone. Several devotees in white with red shawls and event lanyards sit or stand around, and a man in white with a gold neck garland stands at right. The setting suggests a satsang with ritual honouring.A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair in a bun, bare-chested with a saffron-orange wrap over the shoulder and a wooden-bead mala necklace, extending his hands to hand small white cloth bundles to a woman in a maroon sari and beaded necklace kneeling in front of him. Around them, men and women in white kurtas and dhotis wear red-and-brown woven shawls and orange lanyards, with several standing with hands folded and others bending forward. A gold-trimmed ornate backdrop with a deity mural and a gold arch sits behind, and a camera stand is visible. The setting looks like a satsang or ritual gathering.October 09 20152015-10-09A photograph inside a hall with red curtains and a golden shrine backdrop. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an orange-and-gold cloth sits in a dark brown throne-like chair while his foot is being washed. Seated before him, a woman in red-orange clothes pours water over his foot from a steel vessel while another devotee in red sits beside her. Around them, many people in white kurtas and red-and-white shawls stand or kneel, several with orange lanyards, and a man in a tan jacket and red shawl kneels in front. A camera operator stands at the top of the frame. Pads and white cloth cover the floor.A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a red-curtained hall. A bare-chested man with a gold-and-saffron cloth and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in a carved wooden chair, extending his hand to a woman in a maroon top who kneels beside a small table and receives something in a white cloth. Around them, women and men in white clothes and red-orange shawls stand and kneel, some wearing identity lanyards. A gilded throne with a figure seated on it stands in the background beside a painted backdrop.2015-10-09July 19 20152015-07-19October 09 20152015-10-09A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a red-carpeted dais. A man with long dark hair and an orange cloth draped over his bare upper body sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a garland of yellow and pink flowers and holding a red fruit in his hands. A man in white kurta and black trousers bows low before him, placing offerings on a brass tray filled with small gold objects. Around them, women in saffron and red saris and a man in a white dhoti with a gold necklace watch closely, and a shaved-headed young monk in orange kneels at the front with an offering plate. Brass vessels and a silver kettle sit on the throne's base. Cameras and phones are raised in the background. Identity of the seated man is uncertain from appearance; a page label names the event as a Kumbh Mela visit.2016-04-27A seated teacher in orange and saffron robes sits in a brown leather chair on a raised platform, eyes closed, with a rudraksha mala and a long necklace draped over his chest. Around him a large seated audience fills the hall: many women and men wear white with orange-red shawls, and a few wear orange robes. Some hold their hands together in prayer or sit with eyes closed. A video camera on a tripod and a small amplifier sit on a table beside him. Behind the crowd, display panels and a banner are visible in a bright indoor room.2015-07-14