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Indoor photo of a blindfolded woman in a white top with a red shawl seated on a red carpet before a gilded red-velvet throne sofa. Two elderly sadhus in orange and saffron robes with long white beards sit on the throne; the one on the left wears a pink-orange robe and a rudraksha-style necklace. A man in an orange turban and a man in a checked shirt sit to the right, and another person is partly visible at the far right edge. Orange floral rug and red drapes complete the setting. Demonstration appears to be a blindfold reading session.

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September 17 20152015-09-17A photograph of a seated group on a red and gold upholstered throne-style sofa in a draped room. Three sadhus sit together: the leftmost in pale pink robes with a long white beard and glasses, the centre in orange robes with white beard and bare feet, and the right in an orange turban and orange shawl with a white beard. To the far right a man in a checked shirt and trousers sits beside them. In the foreground a woman in white clothes with a red shawl wears a black blindfold and holds a small card, while a hand rests on a dark cloth bundle. Orange shag rugs and striped carpets cover the floor, with red curtains behind.2015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17A blindfolded woman in white clothes with a red shawl sits on the floor at left, raising her hand toward two seated sadhus on an ornate gold-and-red velvet throne sofa. The sadhu at center wears orange robes and a long white beard; the one beside him wears a peach-coloured robe. A third sadhu at right wears an orange turban and orange robe. Two men in checked and white shirts sit at right. Below them is a bright orange rug over a striped carpet, and red drapes hang behind. Several people are visible; the blindfold reading demonstration is being shown to the seated group.2015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17A seated meeting in a draped room with red curtains and ornate gold-framed orange velvet thrones. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold trim, a crossed shawl and beaded necklaces gestures while speaking. Facing him on an orange throne sits a bearded sadhu in orange robes, and beside him another bearded sadhu in orange. To the right, a turbaned man in orange-saffron attire sits on a throne, with a man in a white checked shirt and a man in white kurta seated on the floor at the lower right. Red and orange floor cushions and a shaggy orange rug lie in the foreground.2015-09-17A photograph of a formal event on a stage with maroon curtains. On the right, a figure in orange and cream robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin covering, holding an open book and smiling. Beside the throne, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with a garland stands. A man in a cream shirt, white trousers and an orange-and-green shawl bends forward, hands folded, offering a garland. An elderly white-bearded man in white clothes sits on a chair at left. Another attendant stands in the background, and a gold-trimmed low platform sits in front of the throne. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2013-03-26September 15 20152015-09-15 +5 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-red turban, long red-orange robe and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, a small gold lion figure beside him, while speaking to visitors. Two saffron-robed men sit on an orange tufted sofa to the right, one with grey hair and one with a shaved head, and a shaved-headed monk in orange sits in the lower right corner. A standing attendant in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a red sash and beaded necklace stands behind the throne near ceremonial staffs. Red velvet drapes and a patterned wall form the backdrop, with a colourful striped rug on the floor.2015-09-16 +1 copiesA photograph inside a tent with orange, yellow and white draped fabric and a gilded ornate throne. On the left, a long-haired, white-bearded sadhu in saffron robes sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded, wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Beside him a man in a pale grey vest and cream kurta stands near a second gold throne occupied by a white-bearded elder in pink-white robes and a pink turban. Behind them, several saffron-clad sadhus sit on cushions and floor mats, one with a rudraksha mala and orange turban. A trident and a brass pot stand near the thrones, and a gilded deity-like carving is visible in the back. Seven or so people visible.2013-02-11A photograph of a seated outdoor ceremony in front of a purple draped backdrop strung with orange and yellow marigold garlands. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on gold-and-red ornate chairs. A bare-chested figure with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits second from left, wearing an orange wrap and resting hands in lap. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes sits with hands clasped. On the right, an elderly bearded man in orange robes sits beside an empty ornate red throne-like chair. Behind them, men in white and red shirts stand among other seated monastics in orange and a green-and-white tent canopy is visible at the upper right.2007-08-09