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A 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.

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A 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.2014-05-13A 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 20142014-05-13A 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.2014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13A 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.2014-05-13A 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 an indoor satsang hall with a blue carpet and wood-panelled walls. A seated figure in a red-orange robe, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and bare upper body, sits on a brown leather armchair and raises one hand toward a man in white. The seated figure appears to be the probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial adornment, with a shawl-like red-orange drape. A man in a white turban and white kurta with a striped shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him a bald man in rust-coloured robes with a rudraksha mala and glasses leans in, and a younger shaven-headed attendant in red robes with a mala sits beside a red table holding a bunch of green bananas. Several onlookers in shirts stand along the back wall.2014-05-13May 13 20142014-05-13A seated figure in a maroon robe with a long rudraksha mala and a pale tilak on the forehead sits in a brown leather armchair, extending one hand over the bowed head of a man in a white kurta who kneels before him. A second man with a tilak stands at left, and offerings of green leaves and bananas lie on the floor near the kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long hair tied back and wears a red-brown garment with ornate gold border. The scene is a blessing or darshan moment in an indoor setting with a dark backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, a long rudraksha mala and maroon robes, cues consistent with the page's identification.2014-05-13A seated figure in a maroon and red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a large brown leather armchair touches the forehead of a standing man in white traditional dhoti and white turban, who presses his palms together in respect. Behind the seated figure, a shaved-headed attendant in maroon robe with a rudraksha mala looks on, and a gold decorated throne is visible. In the foreground, a basket of green bananas is held by another attendant in maroon with a rudraksha mala. The seated figure has a white tilak on the forehead and a red-and-gold accent on the robe; the seated figure wears a wide-brimmed sannyasi style robe with long hair tied back. A wooden door and dark wall panels form the background.2014-05-13