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A large hall filled with many people seated on the floor in rows, their hands raised and pressed to the top of their heads in an energy-darshan gesture. At the centre, a man with a shaved head wears an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded necklace, seated on an ornate brown throne with a golden canopy behind him; a person, based on the saffron robe, beaded necklace and presiding role on the throne. Around him, participants in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit close together. Exhibition booths with framed photographs and displays line the back wall, with a golden tree decoration above and purple patterned banners at the top. Several people are dressed in orange and white.

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July 13 20152015-07-13July 10 20152015-07-10July 17 20152015-07-17A photograph of a large seated group inside a hall during a deeksha-style session. A bald man with a long beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala sits upright in a tall brown leather chair, wearing a saffron-red dhoti and shawl, with hands resting on his lap. Around him, dozens of participants sit on red carpet in white kurtas and white clothing with red shawls, most with both hands raised to the top of their heads in a uniform posture. Some wear saffron and yellow garments. Behind them are display boards and framed photographs along the walls, a red-draped table and a few deity figures in the background. The seated figure appears to be a person, given the robed presentation, ornate mala and central seat, and is presented as the guiding presence of the session.2015-07-17Indoor satsang hall where a seated teacher in a dark brown leather throne chair leads a group of participants in a hand-on-head posture. The teacher wears orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace. Around him, many seated participants in white tops with red-and-maroon shawls raise both arms, hands clasped on the crown of their heads. Behind them stand display panels with framed photographs, a framed portrait on the back wall, and red tables.2015-07-10A large seated group of devotees in white and orange-red shawls fills a hall, many with both hands pressed to the top of their heads in a meditative energy-darshan posture. Behind the group are display stalls with framed photographs, a tree-like golden decoration, and a red-draped table. About 100 people are visible, counting partially visible figures.2015-07-17A large indoor hall filled with dozens of seated devotees in white and orange-red clothing, many with hands raised and placed on their heads in a group energy-darshan posture. At the centre, a man with a shaved head wearing an orange-red garment and multiple beaded malas sits in a brown leather chair, with a phone in his hand. Behind him a tan mattress or bed is visible at left, and display stands with framed photographs and banners line the back wall. a person (in_person candidate): he wears orange-red robes and rudraksha malas and presides over the seated group, though his face and hair cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity. The scene resembles a samaya deeksha session.2015-07-17A large seated group of devotees, many in white kurtas and red-orange shawls, raise both hands to their heads in a shared energy-darshan gesture in a hall with red upholstered chairs. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, a gold necklace and a red-orange wrap sits on an ornate brown throne-style chair, smiling, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold jewellery; the appearance is a probable match for Swamiji in a presiding role. Surrounding people wear white, blue, pink and orange clothing, and a small table with a microphone stands in front of the throne. A watermarked-style copyright line is visible in the lower right, and the archive source line is printed along the bottom edge.2015-07-21A photograph of a seated session in a bright exhibition hall with a golden tree backdrop and panels on the walls. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long beaded necklace sits on a brown leather throne at the centre, appearing to lead. Around him, many participants in white clothes and red-orange shawls sit on the floor with both hands raised to the top of their heads in a guided practice. Some people in the front wear white shirts with red-orange scarves. a person: the seated central figure shows saffron robes, a long beaded necklace and a throne, which fit the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based label. The background panels carry printed photographs and text, and a small figure in orange stands at the far right.2015-07-10A large group of devotees sits on a red and beige carpeted hall floor with hands raised to their heads in a shared gesture. A man seated in a large brown leather throne-style chair at centre wears an orange-saffron cloth, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and is also raising his hands to his head. Many people wear white kurtas, red-orange shawls and saffron garments, with a few in pink, blue and sari colours. Red-cushioned chairs line the back of the hall. The centrally seated figure matches the page's appearance-based cues for a person, with a throne and saffron garb, and the page indicates his presence at this event.2015-07-21Indoor satsang hall with red walls and a red-and-gold chair. Many seated devotees in white kurta and white sari with orange-red shawls have both hands clasped on top of their heads in a shared practice. A man in orange-saffron robe with a large beaded mala sits on a throne-like chair at the back, a trident standing beside him, and an orange banner hangs above. A large portrait is mounted on the right wall.2015-10-19A large crowd of seated participants in white clothes with red-orange shawls performs a hand-to-head gesture, both hands raised with fingers pressed to the top of the head. Many people wear orange-red shawls over white kurtas and white dresses, some with forehead markings and beaded bracelets. Purple lotus-pattern panels decorate the wall behind them. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the teacher; the gathering is seen from the back and side rows.2015-05-26