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A photograph of a satsang moment. On the right, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion wears a white shawl with a red-embroidered border, a long garland of red and orange flowers, a rudraksha mala, and a headset microphone; he is smiling and holding the shawl. Facing him on the left, a man in a saffron-orange robe with his hair tied up presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala also holds his hands in anjali. A deep purple velvet curtain forms the backdrop, with a white sofa at the left edge. a person: the seated man on the gold throne wears a white shawl, floral garland, rudraksha mala and headset, with a gold-throne setting.

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February 27 20132013-02-27A photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange robes bowing forward with palms pressed together before a seated man in a white shawl with a red-and-gold border, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a garland of marigolds and pink flowers, and a vertical white tilak on his forehead. The seated man smiles with hands joined in namaste. Behind them stand a shaved-headed priest in orange with a tilak and a second robed attendant, beside a white sofa and a gold-carved throne draped with a tiger-stripe cloth against purple curtains. The seated man shows a person cues: long swept-back hair, a ceremonial garland and bead adornments, and a ritual shawl, while the bowing devotee is a person in saffron.2013-02-27A photograph of two men embracing in a room with a deep purple velvet drape behind them. On the left, a bearded man with hair tied in a bun wears an orange-saffron robe and a red thread on his wrist, his arms wrapped around the other man. On the right, a smiling man with a white and orange shawl, a pink and yellow flower garland, and a rudraksha mala wears a headset microphone and has white ash markings on his forehead. Behind them stands a gilded ornate throne with a red velvet cushion, a white sofa sits at left, and a tiger-striped rug lies at lower right.2013-02-27A photograph of a devotee in an orange saffron cloth bowing deeply with palms pressed together, touching his forehead to the joined hands of a man in a white shawl with red embroidered motifs. The standing man wears a small microphone headset, a red and white flower garland, a brown beaded waist belt and orange dhoti, and smiles warmly. Behind them stands a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth. Behind the seated figure is an ornate gold throne on a tiger-striped cushion, with burgundy velvet drapes and a white sofa with an orange cushion on the left. The scene suggests a respectful greeting or seeking blessing.2013-02-27 +2 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial welcome in front of a deep red velvet curtain. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a brown and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment with an orange shawl, places a white flower garland over the head of an older man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white shawl and rudraksha-style bead mala. Another man in white stands behind them, and at the right edge a clapping man in orange and a gold ring watches. A brass bowl with fruit sits at the lower left, and orange chairs are visible.2013-10-20 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20132013-02-27January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of an indoor hall with a dark red curtain and a wall-mounted projector screen. A clean-shaven-headed man in a white shirt, with a bearded face and rudraksha mala, bows forward with hands clasped to his face while a man in a orange-saffron robe with a multicolour marigold, rose and leaf garland and a rudraksha mala places his hand on his head in blessing. The blessing figure has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, an orange-saffron robe and a cream shawl, and smiles. Behind them, other men in white and saffron-orange robes stand, and a bald monk in saffron with a red tilak holds a bowl. The event appears to be a padukas blessing at an ashram. Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and flower garland (probable).2011-08-14Three men stand on a stage before a dark blue draped backdrop with a white and pink banner corner at top. The man on the left, with long grey dreadlocks and a white beard, wears an orange-red shawl and wrap and holds a yellow bowl of offerings, wearing a long yellow and purple garland. The central man, with long dreadlocks, wears a rust-brown robe and a shawl, rudraksha beads and a pendant, and a yellow garland with purple flowers, with his hand resting on the garland. The man on the right, with long dark hair, wears an orange sleeveless robe with a red border and a rudraksha mala, smiling. Orange cushioned chairs stand at the sides. The scene suggests a felicitation or pada puja exchange.2011-02-13A photograph of a formal ceremonial exchange on a stage with deep maroon velvet drapes. On the left, a smiling man with long dark hair, bare-chested under an orange shawl and gold-trimmed garment, presses his palms together in greeting. On the right, a man with long hair and a beard, wearing an orange shawl over white clothing, bows forward while holding a wrapped gift bundle and a book. Between them stands a bald man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, holding a red velvet tray, with a tonsured man in orange behind him bearing a vibhuti mark. Several hands in namaste appear at the right edge.2013-10-20 +1 copiesOctober 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesOctober 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copies