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A photo of a satsang-style gathering in a bright white room. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes, a gold-and-beaded necklace, bangles and a white forehead mark sits on a red velvet seat with his bare feet raised on a red cushion; he is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Behind him a second figure in saffron sits on a gold throne with a red cushioned back and a gold lion-like footstool, and a red-and-gold ornate backdrop stands behind. In the foreground, a woman in a white and gold sari with an orange shawl holds a small bowl, a woman in a red blouse and white sari with beaded necklace sits beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in teal sits at left with hands joined in namaste. A plate of flowers and fruit sits on a red stool, with a small tray of offerings nearby. Overhead, a ceiling fan and a white floor-standing air cooler are visible.

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A photograph of a seated satsang in a plain room with a wall fan and a white floor-standing air conditioner. On the right, a man with a shaved-looking head, white tilak on the forehead, long swept-back dark hair, ornate gold necklaces, bangles and an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on a red velvet throne-like sofa with his bare foot extended onto a red cushion, a plate of food in front of it. Behind him, a gilded throne holds a second seated figure in orange robes with a crown-like orange turban and rudraksha mala. Around the sofa, several devotees sit on the floor: a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a red blouse and white sari with a gold-bordered sari, a woman in a white and gold sari holding a small bowl, and a woman in a teal top. Printed copyright text appears at lower right.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15Indoor ceremony in a bright room with an air conditioner and a tower fan. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace, bracelets, and a white forehead band sits on a red velvet-covered seat, his bare foot extended toward a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Seated on the floor to the right, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and forehead marks holds a small object. Several women in saris sit nearby, some with hands folded in namaste, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left. The red-and-gold carpet and seating suggest a satsang or darshan setting. The seated figure in saffron is a person candidate by his distinctive saffron robes, gold ornaments and forehead marking; the seat itself is not used as evidence.2012-10-15October 20 20122012-10-20A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned dais with a red-upholstered backrest, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold armbands, and a white tilak on the forehead; his bare foot rests on a yellow-and-red thali of offerings, and a small brass lamp stands at his side. Seated on the floor before him are devotees in white and coloured saris and white dhotis, several with palms pressed together in namaste and one man with a white vibhuti marking on his forehead holding his hands cupped in prayer. A white tower fan and a closed white door are in the room, and a red patterned rug covers the floor. Overall this is a satsang-style puja gathering with padapuja offerings.2012-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold waist-belt sits on a red velvet throne, a white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha and gold necklaces and gold armbands. A man in white ritual clothes kneels on a red carpet and pours water from a small vessel over the seated man's bare foot, which rests on a brass plate of flowers. Seated devotees in white and coloured saris watch, with a tower fan and wall air conditioner in the room. Appearance-based a person is the saffron-robed seated figure on the throne, receiving padapuja from a kneeling priest.2012-10-15October 13 20122012-10-13Indoor darshan scene in an ashram hall. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak and orange robes with a gold necklace and rudraksha malas sits on a red velvet throne while devotees offer flowers on a silver tray at his feet. On the left, a second figure in orange robes and a saffron turban sits on a gold throne with a red cushion and raises one hand in blessing. A woman in white and red sari with a red blouse sits on the floor near the throne, with two young devotees and a woman in a red sari in the foreground. A framed picture hangs on the wall and an air cooler stands at left.2012-10-13Indoor satsang-style gathering in a bright hall with a gold-and-red throne. A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, forehead markings, rudraksha malas and bangles sits on the red cushioned seat at right, smiling, with a bowl of flowers or offerings near his feet. Beside him, a statue-like figure in saffron robes and orange turban sits on the gold throne behind, hand raised in blessing. Devotees sit on the floor: a man in white dhoti and shirt, a woman in red blouse and gold-bordered sari, a woman in white sari with red border and a mala, a young girl in yellow and red dress with a hair band, and a person in red clothing in the foreground. Brass plates with offerings, flowers and rice sit on the floor, with a folded hand gesture in the foreground. A wall fan and air cooler are visible.2012-10-13Indoor darshan scene in a plain white room with a red velvet-upholstered seating platform. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces sits on the red seat with bangles on his wrists, appearing to be a person (appearance-based, unconfirmed). Behind him, a golden throne holds a seated saffron-robed figure with an orange turban and rudraksha mala, identified as a deity or statue-like figure rather than a living person. Seated on the floor before them, a woman in a red-and-white sari, a man in a light striped shirt, a girl in a yellow dress with a white headband, and a woman in a white sari with a red border hold brass trays of oil lamps, flowers and offerings. Brass plates of lit oil lamps and offerings sit on the carpet in front.2012-10-13A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene indoors. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an orange-yellow dhoti, gold necklaces and a gold armlet, with a white tilak on his forehead; his bare foot rests on a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Before him, a man in white ritual clothes and a headcloth sits with palms joined in namaste, while women in saris, one in orange and one in maroon, also sit with hands folded. A brass lamp and a tray of sweets sit on the red-and-gold cloth. A standing fan and a microphone stand are visible in the room.2012-10-15A photograph inside a room with a white wall and a red-upholstered dais. On the right, a long-haired man in orange cloth with a white forehead mark and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces sits on a red throne-like seat, his bare feet resting on a silver plate of offerings. Seated on the floor in white clothes, a bald man with a grey moustache holds his hands together in front of him. Behind them, a second figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a flower garland sits with hands folded on a gold-and-red throne. At the lower edge, partly visible heads of women or girls and a brass lamp with a plate of food appear near the floor. The appearance-based label is a probable match for the presence of Swamiji, given the long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace on the seated figure.2012-10-20