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Indoor photo of a darshan moment on a boat-like interior with red velvet seating and striped curtains. A person with long dark hair, wearing a tiger-striped yellow-black garment with a gold waist ornament, pearl necklaces, a pink-and-red garland and pearl bracelets, places both hands on the head of a seated man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl. A woman in a pink-and-white top with an orange shawl sits beside him, hands raised in greeting. Behind them, many seated people in white and orange-red shawls fill the room, and a photographer with a camera stands at the top.

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A seated man in a tiger-striped gold and orange garment with a pearl garland and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red velvet chair and extends his palm toward the forehead of a kneeling man. The kneeling man wears a white dhoti, a shawl-like white wrap, rudraksha beads and a red-and-white cord, and presses his palms together in reverence. Behind them stand several people in white and orange, a person with a bare-armed white outfit at left, and a cameraman holding a camera overhead. A bright studio light and draped curtains frame the scene, with a golden vessel and flower petals on the floor in front of the chair.2012-12-16A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and a tiger-striped garment, reaching to touch the forehead of an older man with grey hair who wears an orange-red shawl and a dark wrist brace. Behind them a golden ganesha-style figure and a red velvet seat are visible, with a woman in a peach sari holding a mala and a small crowd of devotees watching. The seated man is a person by the presentation cues of long swept hair, garland and ornate dress, and is in person in the scene.2012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16Indoor photo of a long-haired man seated on a red velvet throne, wearing a tiger-striped orange-and-black garment with a gold waist belt, a white-and-red flower garland, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead. He extends his right hand to bless the forehead of an older bald man with glasses in a dark red embroidered jacket, who holds his palm up in a gesture of receiving. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange-red shawls watch, and a woman in an orange sari stands in the background; a gold kalasha is visible near the throne.2012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16May 10 20142014-05-10A seated man with a long dark hair bun, a gold-bead ceremonial necklace, a red-and-orange wrap and a leopard-print garment presses his fingers to the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with a red scarf and red lanyard. Both have eyes closed or half-closed in a blessing moment. Behind them, white-clad devotees in red scarves sit in a red-carpeted hall with a silver ceremonial staff in the foreground. The bearded-free setting suggests a darshan or blessing. The robed figure displays distinctive adornments and hair, so the a person label applies to this in-person candidate, who is blessing the devotee.2014-08-02A photograph of an indoor darshan. A man with curly reddish-brown hair, wearing a white kurta and an orange-red shawl, leans forward with his hands raised toward a woman seated on a red velvet chair. She wears a tiger-striped garment, a pearl-strand necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, and she smiles as she places her palm on his forehead. Behind them a photographer in a dark top and red shawl takes pictures, and white-clad devotees sit on the floor near a bright studio light.2012-12-16A photo of a ceremonial blessing. A figure with long black hair, a white vibhuti mark on the forehead, and a pink-white-green garland sits on the left wearing a tiger-striped yellow and black garment with a brown sash and gold bangles, and places a hand on the head of a seated older man with short grey hair. The older man wears a deep red and orange shawl and is bowing his head. Behind them a standing figure in a peach and orange sari with a rudraksha mala is visible, and a golden kalasha-style vessel and a maroon cushioned seat appear in the setting. Several onlookers stand in the background. The seated figure wearing the striped garment matches several appearance cues, with long swept-back hair, garland and gold adornments, but the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is recorded as unsure.2012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16A photograph of a seated ritual in a hall with patterned gold wallpaper. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe, heavy gold necklaces and a gold armband sits on a brown leather chair, extending one arm forward. Before them, a man in white clothes with a red-orange shawl kneels and bows with palms joined, receiving the touch on his forehead. Behind them, seated and standing women in white, orange and red shawls watch; one woman in a red sari holds a rudraksha mala. A brass vessel and a gold-framed pole are in the foreground. The figure in the turban appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, including the ornate turban, saffron clothing and gold ornaments.2015-07-12A photograph of an indoor satsang or darshan at a hall with pink flowers and a wall screen. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears a tiger-striped orange and black garment, a wide woven belt, and a multi-strand red and white flower garland. He leans forward placing his hand on the head of a smiling woman with long light-brown hair, who wears a white top, an orange-brown shawl, a rudraksha mala and a beaded bracelet, and holds her hands up in namaskar. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing are visible behind them, with a red velvet cushion and flower arrangements at left.2012-12-16