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A photograph inside a hall at a satsang event. A man in a white turban with a red and green gem brooch and gold-and-white silk dhoti places his right hand on the head of a man in a pink collared shirt and glasses, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The turbaned man wears a white shawl over bare shoulders, red-orange beaded bangles and a purple-and-gold waistband. A woman in a black top with a red shawl, hands folded, watches beside them. A tray of small items and a box of sacred threads or garlands is held by an attendant in orange. Behind is a yellow backdrop with Bhagavad Gita lettering and a floral stage. Several people stand at a silver stanchion barrier. Whether the turbaned man is a person cannot be established from appearance.

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December 12 20112011-12-12September 23 20112011-09-23A photograph of a blessing line at an indoor event. A person in a white and gold turban with a long gold-bordered cream shawl and a red-and-gold blouse stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a young man in white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who bows his head. A white-haired man with a folded white cloth stands behind. To the left, several men in white shirts, a striped red-and-white polo and an orange top stand with palms pressed together. At far right, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl holds a small red box with a card. On the table, a tray of sweets or offerings sits in front of a bright pink and gold backdrop with a painted deity image. A faint logo and copyright line appear in the frame. The turbaned figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2011-10-22Photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering in a hall with ceiling lights and a yellow-and-orange backdrop. A young man in a bright yellow turban and yellow shawl over a red-orange dhoti-style garment, with a red bindi, rudraksha mala necklaces and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of an elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together. The young man holds a small folded paper. Beside him stands another man in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala, and at right a man in white dhoti with gold border holds a white tray of apples and rudraksha beads. Other people in white and orange are visible in the background.2011-09-12 +2 copiesSeptember 07 20112011-09-07Photograph of a priest in an orange turban and orange-and-maroon sacred attire with a white floral shawl, gold and beaded necklaces, placing his right hand on the head of a man in white kurta and dhoti who stands with palms joined in prayer. The priest holds a sheet of paper and looks down; a wooden table to the right holds rudraksha malas and small items. Two other men in white stand in the background before a stage backdrop, with a rope barrier and silver posts in front. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan at a satsang hall.2011-09-23A photo from a Bhagavad Gita satsang where a man in a cream turban and cream shawl over a red and gold silk garment stands centre, placing his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a checked shirt. Gold bangles and a gold necklace adorn the officiant. Beside him a bald man with glasses, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, holds a white tray. Behind them is a large banner showing a smiling figure in a turban, with 'Bhagavad Gita Dhyaana Satsang' printed on it, and a green and gold decorated pot stands nearby. Several other people stand at the left edge in white and casual clothes.2011-09-22A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a bright hall. A man in a cream turban and ornate jewelled brooch, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a white shawl with gold border, places his raised right hand on the head of a younger man with short dark hair in a maroon kurta who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. The turbaned man holds a small white paper in his left hand. Behind them, an older man in a light blue shirt and other devotees in white dhotis stand with hands joined. Orange and yellow hanging banners decorate the wall. a person: the turbaned figure wears long rudraksha malas, a gold necklace pendant and an ornate turban, matching the page's reference to a person at this event.2012-04-15September 09 20112011-09-09September 13 20112011-09-13A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala places his hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt and dhoti. Several other devotees in white with folded hands stand to the left, and an orange-robed attendant on the right holds a silver tray of offerings. Behind them, a decorated shrine area with gold and red draperies and oil lamps is visible. The scene suggests blessing or darshan at an ashram event.2011-02-28A bare-chested man in a cream turban with a gold ornament, wearing a white cloth over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha malas and gold pendants, places his hands on the head of a man in a cream shirt who bows forward with hands joined in prayer. Other devotees in white and cream clothing stand nearby in a bright hall with pink walls and hanging orange and blue decorations. An older man with glasses stands at left with palms pressed together. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation.2012-04-15