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A group of men seated and standing indoors in a temple-like hall. A man in the centre wears a white dhoti and shawl and is seated on a low seat, with his hands together holding a folded white cloth. Beside him a man in an orange-saffron robe with a shaved head sits, and a standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a shaved head appears at right. A man in an orange turban and saffron clothing sits at left. Several men in white and orange garments surround them, and the setting has pale walls and columns.

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A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering in an ashram or temple hall. In the foreground, several men in saffron and orange robes sit closely together, some with white cloths over their shoulders. A man in a bright orange robe on the right stands and holds up a sheet of paper, while others around him look toward him. Several men in white dhotis and shirts sit or stand in the middle of the group, and devotees in white clothes sit on the floor behind them. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse with a seated group listening closely.2012-05-07A photograph of a satsang setting where several saffron-robed sannyasis sit on the floor. In the foreground, a man in orange-saffron robes with a shaved head and red-marked forehead sits near the centre, gesturing with his hand toward a seated person in orange clothing. Behind them, other monks in saffron and orange garments sit in a row against a wall with a light-coloured doorway and small framed picture visible.2012-05-07May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a temple or ashram setting with pale walls and a white-pillared hall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and a bare upper body stands at left, facing a man in a dark tunic and white dhoti with a garland at right, who is being touched on the forehead or chest by the saffron-robed figure. A younger man in orange clothing stands to the right, and another person in white and orange is partly visible behind. Several onlookers in white and orange clothes stand around the group. The scene suggests a blessing or greeting between devotees.2012-05-07May 07 20122012-05-07May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of an indoor ceremonial gathering. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas sits on a raised seat, receiving a devotee who kneels before him with hands joined. Several standing men in orange and white clothing and one man in a grey shirt watch nearby, and a golden ornate backdrop and a small altar are visible at the left. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, identified by long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha cues.2012-05-07May 08 20122012-05-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial indoor gathering. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wearing saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas stands holding a ritual object while a bald priest in white dress stands before him with hands together. Around them, several men in white and orange clothing and a woman in a sari stand close, with a decorated ornate shrine or altar and gold-toned fittings visible behind.2012-05-07A photograph of a seated group indoors at a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes sits cross-legged on a mat, holding an open book or paper, while another saffron-clad figure with a shaved head sits facing him. Behind them, a row of seated devotees in white clothes listens, some with hands folded, and several standing people in white are visible toward the back against a plain wall. The foreground figure's appearance shows some cues but not enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role only. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2012-05-08May 07 20122012-05-07 +2 copiesA photograph of an indoor gathering where a man in a saffron-orange robe with a bare, shaved-head presence is seated and speaking with an elderly bald man in white and orange clothing. Behind them, several people stand in orange and white garments, including a younger man in orange with a shawl and a man in a white shirt near the right edge. A man in a black and maroon garment with long, swept-back hair sits in the foreground on the left, facing toward the others, with a gold ornament visible at his neck. A floral-patterned backdrop and decorative red cloth are visible behind the group. Crowded satsang-style setting.2012-05-07