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A photograph of a formal seated encounter in a red-draped hall. On the left, a figure in a tall orange-red turban, a saffron-and-gold shawl, and layered beaded and gold necklaces sits on a gilded throne and reaches forward to clasp the hands of a man in a light blue striped shirt and glasses, who leans in at the right with a gold wristwatch. Behind the throne sits a bald man in a saffron-and-white sash with a forehead band, rudraksha garlands and a gold pendant. A woman in a cream sari with rudraksha and gold garlands stands at the top right. Behind them are a gold kalasha-style oil lamp, a golden ornamental pillar and a deity-like gold figure. Swamiji (probable) is the figure on the left, identified by the turban, saffron-gold clothing and layered garlands; treat this as appearance-based only.

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Photograph of a darshan session in a gold-accented ceremonial hall with a red backdrop. On the left, a man in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron robes with gold border, a gold necklace with pendant and rudraksha beads sits on a gold throne and gestures with an outstretched hand. Beside him, a shaved-headed man with a yellow-orange vibhuti forehead mark, round glasses, a rudraksha-bead mala and gold necklace sits in orange robes. Behind them a woman in a white sari with gold border and red garland stands, and at right a man in a checked shirt presses his palms together in namaskar, holding a fruit. Gold oil lamps stand nearby.2015-08-07October 10 20152015-10-10A photograph of a seated ceremony in a red-draped hall with a gold-carved throne at left. On the left, a person in an orange-red turban, long beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold garment sits on the golden throne, smiling; the figure has distinctive long adornments and a crown-like turban, consistent with the a person cues but appearance is only partly visible. In the centre, a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses, an orange-and-red shawl and a gold pendant necklace sits on the floor. Behind them stand brass oil lamps, a tall brass staff and a rooster-topped brass lamp. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward at right, hands gesturing toward the seated figures, while another person in a white garment and colourful dupatta is partly visible at right edge. Three to four people are physically visible, plus a camera on a tripod at left.2015-10-11A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-red robes with gold borders, and ornate gold and beaded necklaces and bangles receives an offering from a kneeling man in a white shirt. The seated figure extends a hand holding a small orange fruit into the man's cupped hands. Behind them, a standing man in red-orange robes with a beaded necklace and a bald, forehead-marked attendant in orange robes sit or stand near a gold ornate throne and a gold staff. Several other people in white and red garments stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, distinguished by the turban, layered gold necklaces, orange-red attire and throne setting.2015-10-13A seated figure in a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold-trimmed red robes, with a wrap and ornate chain, smiles while extending a hand to a man in a grey collared shirt who kneels and offers his palm. Beside him, a bald man with a yellow tilak on his forehead, glasses, red robes and a gold-and-beaded necklace sits on a cushion. Behind them stand people in red and white attire with garlands, a gold throne is partly visible, and brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials sit nearby on a red backdrop. The seated turbaned figure has distinctive long-hair-style cues absent, so identity is left to role: the central honoured seated teacher in red and gold with a turban and beaded mala, surrounded by devotees and attendants.2015-10-08October 11 20152015-10-11A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-red robes with gold borders, and a garland of green citrus-like fruits and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gilded throne, smiling as he hands a small fruit to a man in a blue polo shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Behind them a man in a deep orange robe with gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala sits with palms joined. Brass oil lamps and a brass rooster-topped stand stand nearby on a red backdrop. The scene suggests a devotee receiving prasad at a satsang setting; the throne and dress are ceremonial, and the seated figure's identity is not established by appearance alone.October 11 20152015-10-11A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a saffron-gold wrap sits on a gilded throne at left, smiling and extending his hand toward a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti who offers a small brass vessel. Behind them, a standing attendant in saffron robes and a gold-beaded necklace holds a tall gold staff. At centre, a shaven-headed priest in orange-red cloth with a gold necklace and vibhuti marks sits before a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) and a brass kalasha-style stand. A gilded carved panel and maroon drapes form the backdrop. The seated figure in the turban matches the cues of a person, so the figure is labelled a probable Swamiji on the throne.October 08 20152015-10-08October 13 20152015-10-13October 09 20152015-10-09