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A photo of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe with long dark braided hair and a rust-coloured rudraksha-style mala draped around the neck, handing a small white card or paper to a seated man in a blue-and-white striped shirt with a visible badge. In the foreground a woman in a pink and multicoloured sari bends forward, and behind them a woman in pink holds up a phone to take a picture. A woman in a light blue patterned top stands at right near a gold throne-like seat with a red cushion, where another person in orange robes sits. Gold canopy and ornate golden structures frame the hall, with a leopard-print cloth and orange towel on the floor.

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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and a rope-like shawl, placing his right hand on the head of a woman in a teal top who bends forward in front of him. He holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind him sits a bearded man in an orange garment with a crown-like headpiece on a golden throne. A woman in an orange blouse and pink-and-grey sari stands nearby, and another woman in a pink top looks on. A golden palanquin-style canopy and a leopard-print cloth are visible at left, and a man in a yellow shirt bends at right. The man with long hair has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, so he appears to be a person giving blessings during a darshan-style seating. Most people here are devotees.2016-05-07June 19 20162016-06-19A photograph inside a bright room with a red carpet and gold-trimmed golden throne-like seating. A long-haired man in a rust-brown wrap and a beaded rudraksha-style mala sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, extending both hands to a young woman in a pink kurta and white leggings who bows her head while receiving an orange cloth. Around them, several standing men in striped, yellow, purple and grey shirts watch and some hold up phones. Ornate gold palanquin-style canopy, a golden lion figure and a tassel-decorated stand are visible at left, and an orange-draped seated devotee appears at lower right.2016-05-13May 07 20162016-05-07A photograph from a seated satsang-style gathering. A long-haired man with a bare upper torso, wearing a rust-red shawl and gold armlets, sits on a tan leather armchair and places his hand on the crown of a kneeling man in a beige button shirt with a lanyard. A woman in white with a brown shawl sits at left. Standing behind, people in saffron and orange robes, one with a rudraksha mala, hold a folded maroon cloth and a white paper. Some devotees' hands are raised in blessing. The long-haired seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, consistent with the a person appearance cues, and is in the role of the giver of blessing.2015-12-16A seated man with long dreadlocked hair and a full beard, wearing a rust-orange draped cloth over his bare shoulder, smiles as he touches the forehead of a smiling woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha bracelet. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with ornate silver and gold carved panels behind him. A camera operator on a tripod films in the background, and other people in orange and cream clothing sit nearby. The woman holds a hand up near her chest, and a small white paper name tag is pinned to her clothing. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or darshan.2017-10-12A photo inside an ornate room with gold-carved chairs and leopard-print seat cushions. A long-haired man in an orange-brown robe, with a beaded brown shawl around his neck and a dark bead bracelet, sits on a gold chair holding a small white cloth or packet. A young child in a navy and white striped shirt bends forward, head lowered, at his feet. A woman in a light blue dotted saree stands behind, hands clasped, and another woman in an orange and grey floral saree with a visitor badge on her blouse looks on from the right. A gold-and-wood table and a gold deity-like ornament appear at the edges. Several people are visible.2016-05-07January 30 20162016-01-30A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace receiving devotees at a red-draped stage. A bearded man in a cream t-shirt bends forward to touch his feet while a young man in orange robes with a gold mala stands behind, and a golden staff garlanded with white flowers and orange marigolds stands in front. Several women in sarees and salwar, and children, watch and fold hands at the back.2016-04-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and a garland of white flowers, pink roses and green leaves, seated on a red cushion and gesturing with his hands toward devotees. Several women and girls kneel or stand in front of him: one in a red blouse with a patterned skirt, one in a maroon sari with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala with a vibhuti mark on her forehead, and a young girl in dark clothes with a hair band. Others hold up phones to photograph. On the right a tall golden trident-like staff is held in the foreground. Red walls and soft light fill the hall. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji with long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha and a flower garland, so the cues fit.2016-04-28A seated figure with long, flowing black hair sits on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing rust-red garments, a leopard-print cloth, rudraksha mala beads and a gold pendant necklace. He holds a thread and a brass tray. Around him, people in orange and saffron shawls, rudraksha malas and white or cream clothes gather closely; one woman in a red-and-orange shawl holds a white thread, and a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at right. Devotees sit in the foreground, and a large screen glows at the top. The scene appears to be a ritual tying of a sacred thread on a seated teacher, with devotees receiving the rite.2015-12-19May 11 20162016-05-11