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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a bright hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead stands in prayer namaskar, wearing a saffron-orange cloth wrapped over one shoulder and around his waist, in front of a red-cushioned ornate silver throne. Seated before him on the floor are devotees, several bare-chested men wearing rudraksha malas and one with a name badge, along with women in white and striped tops, sitting in attentive, hands-together postures. A brass kalasha-style vessel rests on a low table near the throne. Prominent visible cues include the standing man's saffron cloth, long hair and rudraksha mala-style devotion, consistent with a person presence, though the appearance is only partially clear from this angle.

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl over a red top, long dark hair swept back, eyes closed, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A younger man in a white kurta-style outfit leans forward with palms together and face toward him, a microphone on a stand beside them. Behind them is a floral arrangement of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and green leaves, with a deep blue backdrop. Spectators are partly visible at the bottom edge. The seated man matches the page's Swamiji reference through distinctive saffron clothing and long swept-back hair, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance in a satsang-style setting.2008-01-01October 25 20152015-10-25May 21 20182018-05-21October 23 20152015-10-23October 26 20152015-10-26May 10 20142014-05-10October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a red-brown forehead mark, raising one hand in blessing toward a man in a white kurta who bows with his head lowered. The seated figure sits on a gold throne before a red cushioned backdrop framed by white jasmine garlands with yellow and purple flowers. A man in orange clothing at lower left holds a flower garland, and a microphone stands at right beside a dark curtain. Several heads of onlookers are visible in the foreground. Scattered petals lie around. Probable Swamiji cues include the long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold seat, appearing in an in-person setting.2008-01-01A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with gold trim and a beaded rudraksha-style mala places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange scarf printed with script. The seated figure sits before a gold ornate throne-like chair against a deep red drape. A woman with a mala and a photographer appear at the right edge. Two physical people are clearly prominent; the blessing gesture is a head-touching abhishekam-style blessing.2015-10-25A seated person in a brown throne-like armchair at the front of a large hall, wearing an orange-brown shawl, a yellow-trimmed sash, a leopard-print skirt, a long gold-and-yellow marigold garland and a gold pendant, with long dark hair swept back and a small microphone near the face. A silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident stands beside the chair. Around the seat, many devotees in white and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor, some with yellow forehead markings, facing the speaker. Purple floral patterns decorate the wall behind. Swamiji (probable) appears seated in the chair, identifiable by the long swept-back hair, saffron-trimmed garments, garland and rudraksha bracelets, with the trident staff indicating his ceremonial seat.2015-05-14October 11 20142014-10-11A seated man in an orange-rust turban and matching orange-rust robe sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. A rudraksha-style gold necklace and a red wrist thread are visible, and a vertical tilak marks his forehead. A microphone stands before him, and a silver side table holds two small framed photographs. Behind him is a large silver repoussé backrest with red drapes.2017-11-15