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A photograph of two seated devotees with palms pressed together in namaskar during a group event. On the left, a person with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over a red sleeveless top and orange cloth, with a long dark rudraksha mala hanging to the lap, seated on a carved wooden chair-like seat on a red mat with bare feet. On the right, a woman in a white blouse and white sari with orange border sits cross-legged on an orange mat, wearing a saffron shawl and bangles. Before her sits a plate of green leaves with folded currency notes, a steel tumbler and water bottles on the floor. Behind them, other seated participants in red and white clothing sit on purple carpeted steps, with brass vessels in the background.

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A photograph of two people seated on an orange mat over grey carpet, indoors. On the left, a smiling man with long dark wavy hair wears a red vest, an orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a long orange robe, with a red bindi on his forehead and a strand of rudraksha beads hanging down his chest; he sits on a low wooden stool. Beside him, a smiling woman in a white dress with gold border and an orange scarf sits cross-legged with her hands folded. In the foreground stand two water bottles and a steel tumbler on the floor. A bag printed 'THANK YOU' lies in the background.2007-11-12A seated devotional gathering in a hall with lace-covered tables. In the foreground a woman in a white dress with an orange shawl and gold bangles sits on an orange mat with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind her another woman in an orange robe and red top sits before a wooden chair with carved backrest, hands folded. At left a person in white with a beaded necklace tends a steel vessel. A banana leaf holds fruit and grains, with steel cups and water bottles nearby. Framed portraits and marigold garlands stand on the table, and more people in orange robes sit in the background.2007-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck sits on a carved wooden chair with his palms pressed together, eyes lowered in meditation. He wears a red sleeveless undershirt and a red bindi. Beside him, a woman in a white dhoti-style sari with a gold border and an orange shawl sits on an orange cushion, hands folded in namaste. A banana leaf on a white cloth holds yellow rice, white rice and a small lamp, with a silver bowl and a steel tumbler nearby. Two water bottles stand on the floor, and a woman in a red sari with gold border stands at the back holding a steel vessel. The swami's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so this is labelled as a candidate only. a person is seated as a person on a carved chair in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, performing a ritual offering.2007-11-12A photograph of two people seated on the floor of a hall, eating a meal served on banana leaves. On the left sits a person with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe over a red sleeveless top, a rudraksha mala around the neck and a red bindi on the forehead, one hand resting on the floor. Beside them a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with an orange shawl holds a small white bowl and eats, wearing a gold bangle. Water bottles, steel tumblers and a banana leaf with rice and side dishes lie on a white cloth. Other people in red and white garments stand behind on a carpeted platform. a person probable: the left figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, but the appearance is not conclusive.2007-11-12A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala raises one hand while sitting in a wooden chair on a red-orange mat. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels with her forehead bowed to the floor before a brass tray holding green leaves and a steel tumbler, in what appears to be a padapuja-style veneration. Behind them another person in white and a figure in orange stand on the carpeted floor, and a table draped in white cloth with flowers and a small altar sits in the background. Water bottles and a brass bowl are set on the floor. Probable Swamiji is seated in the chair, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala as the presentation cues.2007-11-12A photograph of a ritual meal or annadan-style offering on a floor. A man in a flowing saffron-orange robe and a red sleeveless top sits cross-legged on a red mat beside a carved wooden throne-like seat, his long dark hair falling loose, a rudraksha mala draped on his chest, and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a small food item in his right hand. In front of him a green banana leaf holds food, with a silver bowl of water, a steel tumbler, and plastic water bottles nearby. Beside him a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with palms joined, and another woman in white behind her also has her hands folded. Orange cloths lie on the floor and a child sits at the far right. Lamps and steel vessels are visible in the background.2007-11-12A photograph of two men seated in prayer at a puja setup on a mat in front of a large framed mirror decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The man on the left, in an ornate wooden chair, has long dark hair, wears an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, and presses his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and orange head wrap, wearing glasses, a gold necklace with a pendant and gold bangles, also sits with palms joined, a microphone on a stand near him. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style lamp, a silver bowl, flowers and small brass items sit on the mat in front. A dark blue carpeted floor and a yellow-flowered arrangement appear at the right edge.2007-11-12A photograph from an indoor satsang hall with dark grey carpet. A woman in an orange shawl over white clothes sits cross-legged on a red mat, pressing her palms together with a green leaf, smiling. In front of her a man lies prostrate on the floor in white clothes and an orange shawl, a green leaf resting on his back, while another woman's hands rest on him. Behind them, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a low wooden seat with carved backrest, hands folded in prayer. Water bottles, a steel cup and a small brass bowl sit on the floor, with a white-draped table and flower arrangements at the left edge.2007-11-12A photograph of a long-haired man seated cross-legged on a mat in the foreground, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears an orange cloth over his shoulders, a long white garland with multicoloured ribbon-like strands, and a red tilak on his forehead. A microphone on a stand is beside him, and a metal rod with brass items lies at the bottom. Behind him, devotees in orange shawls and white clothing sit with hands folded, and a woman in white with orange shawl and gold border also prays. Bright orange and yellow fabric hangs in the background.2007-12-24A photograph of a devotional gathering in a room with orange walls. In the foreground, a woman in white with a grey bun and a rudraksha mala kneels with palms pressed together in prayer, while a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and bangles kneels beside her with eyes closed. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds his hands folded. On the right, a figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long swept-back dark hair and a flower garland stands with palms joined in namaste, facing the kneeling devotees. Orange cushions, a wooden ledge with fruit, and an orange towel are visible. Several other devotees in white and yellow sit at the edge.2010-07-22A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, smiling and raising one hand near the head, sitting on a carved wooden chair with an orange cushion on a red mat. In front, a woman in orange robes bows deeply with her forehead to the carpet, while a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. A brass plate on the floor holds green leaves and banknotes. A standing figure in orange at the left edge, a table with white cloth and flowers behind, and a banner with a purple bird logo in the corner complete the scene.2007-11-12A man in a flowing orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala walks barefoot across a blue-grey carpet with his palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered. A white vibhuti band with a red kumkum dot marks his forehead, and his long dark hair is swept back. Behind him, a woman in a white sari with orange-gold border and gold bangles also presses her palms together while seated in a blue padded chair, and other seated attendees are visible at the right. At the left edge, another person in orange clothing stands near a doorway. Plain white walls and rows of blue chairs suggest a hall during a satsang or discourse.2007-11-13