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A photograph of a ritual exchange in an indoor hall. A man in ochre-orange robes with a bare chest holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) with multiple flame wicks toward a seated person. A second figure in white clothing kneels or sits nearby, hands raised. Background shows a plain wall and a few visible people.

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November 28 20102010-11-28December 06 20102010-12-06A small photograph of a woman seated in profile at a low table, wearing a white and gold sari with her head lowered and hands together in a prayerful gesture. Behind her, warm string lights glow in a softly blurred background of red and green decorations. The setting suggests a devotional or satsang gathering, with a flower arrangement and offerings near her. No a person candidate is visible in this frame.2010-12-06A photo of a satsang where a long-haired figure in white robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising one hand in blessing. Facing them, a man in a white shirt presses his palms together in namaskar beside a brass oil lamp stand. Behind them a few other people are partly visible in a room with pale walls. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold adornments, which fits the a person appearance cues, and is shown in the role of teacher giving blessing from the throne.2010-11-28May 16 20122012-05-16May 05 20122012-05-05December 06 20102010-12-06A photograph of an indoor event where a woman in a white sari with gold trim and a gold necklace reaches out and touches the head of a man kneeling in front of her, who wears a white garment. A red-and-gold ornate chair or throne with carved gold details is visible at the left edge of the frame. The setting appears to be a formal ceremonial stage with a red backdrop. Two physical people are visible: the standing woman and the kneeling man receiving the blessing gesture.2010-11-28A small indoor hall with a plain light wall and a few pale fluorescent-lit fixtures. A row of seated devotees in white clothes stands and sits in a line on the left, while a figure in saffron-orange robes stands centre-right with hands joined, facing a group of people in white. The scene looks like a gathering or satsang. Several people in white ritual dress are visible, with some seated on the floor and others standing near the front.2010-12-04November 21 20102010-11-21June 27 20142014-06-27 +2 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace and long swept-back hair, gesturing with one raised hand. Before him a second person in white ritual clothing bends forward with folded hands in a respectful gesture. The room has pale blue walls and a white wall fixture at right. Two people are visible, the seated figure appears to be a person based on the orange robe, mala, gold necklace and hair, and the bowing person is a devotee.2012-05-20