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A photo from a satsang-style event shows a bare-chested figure on the right with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange shawl and a thick red and white flower garland, gesturing with an open hand toward a seated man. The seated man in the left foreground wears white and gold dhoti-style clothing, glasses, a rudraksha mala, and holds a black laptop. Behind them a woman in a maroon top and white-and-gold sari with earrings watches, and a young girl in a white outfit and orange shawl holds papers and a small gold object. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a brass lamp stand on a table. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in the orange shawl and garland is visibly distinctive. Print caption at lower right reads copyright notice, not a person's name.

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A photograph of a ritual blessing inside a temple-style hall. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange cloth and a red-and-white flower garland reaches forward to touch the forehead of a seated man in white dhoti with gold border and bare shoulders, who wears glasses and holds an open laptop. Behind them a woman in a maroon top and white sari with gold border, with a bindi and earrings, stands beside a young girl in a white t-shirt and white pants holding a white card. A black speaker sits at left and a red-and-gold patterned backdrop hangs behind. Visible saffron-clad figure has distinctive long hair and garland cues; appearance is consistent with a person giving a forehead blessing.2012-12-26December 26 20122012-12-26A seated bare-chested figure with long swept-back black hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a thick garland of red and pink beads with a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on a brown velvet throne decorated with red flowers. He extends his right hand toward a young boy in a white t-shirt who stands with a hand near his chest, while a girl in white and orange clothing leans in and a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari holds flowers and a small tray. A gold deity murti sits near the throne, and a colourful painted backdrop and leopard-print cushion frame the scene. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange shawl, bead garland, gold necklace) is seated on the throne, giving blessings to the children.2012-12-26A seated man in red-and-maroon robes and a red-and-yellow marigold garland extends his right hand to bless the head of a young girl in a grey top. He wears a gold-toned waist garment and has a tilak on his forehead. Beside the pole, a woman in white clothes with a rust-coloured rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange forehead mark watches. Another girl in a dark hair bow and a woman in white with a folded brown shawl and bangles sit at right with palms pressed together in respect. A gold lion-headed seat ornament sits at lower left, and a silver pole stands in the centre. Behind them are a white wall with blue ornamental patterns and a gold-embroidered cloth.2014-05-17July 08 20142014-07-08Photo of a crowded indoor event on a red carpet at a festival tent. In the foreground at left, a man with long dark hair and a white-and-pink floral garland sits on the floor in saffron clothing, with a golden trident-shaped ritual staff in front of him. Standing around him are visitors: a woman in a red sari with a dark beaded mala, a woman in a white kurta with an orange shawl, a bald man in orange robes at right, a man in an orange scarf and striped shirt, and several women and children, one girl in a white dress. Some onlookers hold up phones. a person is the seated man with long locks, garland and saffron clothing, shown in an appearance-based label only.2016-04-27May 31 20152015-05-31June 26 20142014-06-26A home interior during a house visit ritual. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a red flower garland holds a tall silver staff topped with a trident-like finial, smiling with hands raised. Beside him a standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a staff. A young girl in a pink floral dress presses her palms together, while an older woman in a blue sari and gold necklace bows with folded hands at the front. Another attendant in orange sits nearby. A brass plate of flowers and offerings rests on the floor, with a television and a red and gold cloth in the background. Probable Swamiji is seated, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold armlets and a red garland, receiving pada puja.2014-07-08December 26 20122012-12-26A photograph of a padapuja ritual inside a home. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a white and red flower garland leans forward toward a golden tray of fruit held by an attendant. The seated figure has long dark hair tied up, gold earrings and a bare shoulder with adornments, which matches the presentation of a candidate but is not a confirmed identification. Opposite, a woman in a white saree with a gold border kneels with hands clasped and a red kumkum dot on her forehead, appearing emotional. Around them, a girl in a floral dress with folded hands, a teenage boy in an orange shirt, a woman in a patterned saree, and a man in a white shirt stand or sit watching. Another attendant in a red-and-yellow saree stands in the background near a wooden door.2014-06-26October 13 20132013-10-13