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A photograph of a devotional darshan in an indoor hall with a blue carpet. A figure in a rust-red robe with a gold-bordered dhoti, rudraksha mala necklaces and a sandalwood tilak sits on a large brown leather recliner chair, holding a bunch of green leaves over a kneeling man's head. The kneeling man wears a black-and-white checked shirt and jeans and bends forward with his palms together. Behind them, standing figures in red-and-saffron robes and mala beads watch, along with a man in a striped polo shirt. A red tray with fruit and leaves sits on a table nearby, and a white-clad figure stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a padapuja scene in an indoor hall. A man in a white cream kurta and jeans kneels with his forehead bowed to the feet of a seated person in a brown leather recliner chair. The seated person wears a red-maroon robe with gold-edged borders, a crimson sash, and a multi-strand rudraksha mala, with a tilak on the forehead. Banana fruits lie near the feet. Behind, four men stand in red-orange ceremonial robes and rudraksha malas, one with a tilak and shaved head, and a man in an orange shirt stands at left. A stool with a red cushion is in front of the chair, and a dark backdrop with a painted red panel is at right.2014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13A seated woman in a rust-red sari with gold border and a red-and-gold rudraksha mala sits in a brown leather recliner chair on a blue carpet, with a red footstool before her. Her feet are being touched by a man kneeling on the floor in a grey t-shirt and jeans, bowing his head toward her feet while she rests one hand on his shoulder area with a light gesture. A young man in a rust-red garment with a sandalwood tilak and rudraksha beads kneels behind her, and a standing figure in rust-red robes with a garland stands further back. Other men stand along the left in white and striped shirts and jeans. Rose petals are scattered on the floor.2014-05-13A photograph of a seated figure in a brown leather armchair wearing a red-maroon robe with gold border and a long rudraksha mala with ceremonial adornments, reaching a hand toward a red tray of fruit and green vegetables. A man in a cream linen shirt and jeans kneels with palms joined in front of the tray, while standing at left a man in an orange shirt and white trousers watches, and two shaven-headed men in red-maroon dhotis and rudraksha malas stand behind. A red-clad girl stands at the right edge. The setting is a plain room with blue floor covering and a dark wall panel. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold-trimmed red robe, consistent with the page's identification.2014-05-13A photograph of a seated woman in a brown leather armchair wearing a maroon and gold-bordered sari, a long rudraksha mala, and a vibhuti mark on her forehead, holding a banana and extending her hand toward a kneeling devotee in a red shirt who is offering bananas from a red tray. Behind them a standing man in a saffron-orange kurta watches, and a bare-chested man in a maroon cloth with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. A shaved-headed man in white stands in the background. a person cues are not clearly established for the seated woman, so her identity is left unsure.2014-05-13A seated figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and matching shawl, with white vibhuti marks on the forehead and multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, sits in a large brown leather armchair on a blue carpeted stage. A kneeling man in a grey short-sleeved shirt and jeans offers bananas on a red tray set on a small wooden box to the seated figure, who extends a hand to receive them. Standing behind, a white-shirted man in jeans and a saffron-robed monk look on. Another man in a saffron garment stands near the back, and a red decorated backdrop is visible at left. Visible physical people total about six, including the standing and seated figures.2014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged shawl and a long rudraksha mala sits in a large brown leather throne-style chair on a stage, smiling as he holds two oranges in his hands. Ornate gold and red decor is behind him. A woman in a rust-red sari with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge holding a microphone. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and cream trousers kneels and bows his head to the floor before the seated figure. A cardboard box of oranges and a water bottle sit on a small table beside the throne.2015-06-13Indoor photo in a carpeted hall with wood-panelled walls. A seated figure in a brown leather armchair wears red-and-orange ochre robes, a long rudraksha mala with ornate gold-toned adornments, and a yellow-white tilak on the forehead; a person in an appearance-based label, receiving devotion. An older man in a light blue shirt and beige trousers leans forward, holding a green banana while the seated figure's raised hand rests on his head in blessing. Nearby, a man in a checked shirt watches, a youth in ochre robes with a rudraksha mala sits beside a red tray of bananas and fruit, and a kneeling devotee in a green garment is at the bottom edge. Several onlookers stand at the left, and a white screen and dark drape appear at the right.2014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13Night outdoor satsang scene with orange-cushioned thrones. Centre, a smiling man with swept-back grey hair, a bare chest, a red-and-gold shawl, gold necklaces and a red bindi sits on an orange throne while a man in white kneels and bows before his feet, the kneeling figure's hands touching the floor near a small white offering. To the left, a seated man in an orange-red robe wears a red turban and a garland, hands folded in namaskar. Behind the throne, a man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala stands. Right, devotees in white dhotis and orange robes stand with palms together, and a red vehicle and a hanging textile with orange and green motifs are visible. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated central figure, identified by his swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ceremonial shawl while receiving devotees.2015-07-07