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A photograph of a satsang in a hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in white cloth with a gold chain of gold beads around his neck and gold bangles on his wrist, smiling and raising both palms toward a seated devotee in a white shirt who reaches up to him. Behind the throne stand a golden kalasha-topped lamp with a lit flame, a garlanded deity murti draped in teal and gold cloth, and white and orange garlands. Other devotees are partly visible at the bottom edge.

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November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a white draped shawl over white clothing and a gold chain with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, sitting on an ornate gold and red throne with carved lion-like arms. He raises his hands toward a bald devotee in white with a yellow shawl, who gestures with both palms raised. Behind them stand brass lamps with a lit flame, gold kalasha-style finials, and garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers draped on the throne and an altar. A white fan is visible at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold adornments, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a satsang setting, presented in appearance-based terms only.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a seated man in white ritual clothing on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing a gold beaded necklace and gold armlet, with a red bindi on his forehead. He raises both hands in a blessing gesture while a man in a white shirt in the foreground raises his palms toward him in reverence. Behind the throne stand a brass oil lamp, gold-and-white floral garlands and a red and gold drape. Two partially visible heads sit at the bottom edge of the frame. The throne carries a carved lion-faced armrest and gold ornamentation.2010-11-14A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his palms pressed together in greeting. He wears a white cloth wrap over bare shoulders, a long string of gold-coloured beads, and a gold arm band, and has a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand gold lamp stands with a lit oil lamp flame, and a gold kalasha-style vessel. Another person in white clothing on the right raises a hand in a gesture of blessing or greeting. Draped colourful silks and garlands decorate the background of a satsang hall.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A seated man with long dark hair wears a white dhoti-style cloth draped over his shoulder and a long gold bead necklace with a gold bracelet on his wrist. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, gesturing with an outstretched arm toward a second man in a white shirt who reaches up beside him. Behind them stand a large deity murti draped in a blue cloth and layered garlands of marigold and flower strings, a brass lamp with a lit flame, and a gold-finished chair. A standing electric fan is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and a gold bead necklace on a white cloth, matching the page's Swamiji reference; the appearance is consistent with the claimed identity.2010-11-14A seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and carved lion-face armrests. He wears a white shawl over his shoulders, a long gold-beaded necklace, a gold bracelet, and a dark rudraksha mala hanging from his hand, and is smiling while gesturing with an outstretched arm. Beside him stands a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a gold figure of a bird stands on a finial. Behind the throne are garlands of marigolds and a teal cloth draped over the back. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in white reaches toward him with a hand raised, and another seated devotee's head is partly visible at the lower edge. Strong cues suggest the central figure is Swamiji (probable), given the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated in the honoured position.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14Photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a white dhoti-style garment, a gold bead necklace and gold bangle, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. He smiles and extends one palm toward a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, flame burning. A bearded man in white and an orange shawl stands behind, and a seated devotee in white is partly visible in the foreground holding a rudraksha mala. Dense green foliage forms the backdrop.2010-11-14A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing a white dhoti-style cloth draped over his shoulder, gold bangles and a gold necklace of beads, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He extends his right arm and hand toward the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with red trim, who bows forward. Beside him stands a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and gold finials and garlands of orange and white flowers decorate the throne area. Another man with a gold necklace sits at the right edge, and a white fan is at the left. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan with the guru blessing a devotee.2010-11-14