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Indoor satsang in a white-walled room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits on a red velvet throne with tiger-striped upholstery, his bare foot resting on a small red cushion. Before him, a seated circle of devotees with palms pressed together includes a woman in yellow, a man in a red kurta, a boy with a vibhuti mark, and a young man in grey robes. A bowl of white flowers sits near the throne, and gold-painted wooden stands hold two deity murti figures in front of an air conditioner and a small fan. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and malas, which are probable cues for a person seated on the throne; the appearance is consistent but the identification is an appearance-based label only.

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October 13 20122012-10-13Indoor darshan scene in a plain white room with a red velvet-upholstered seating platform. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces sits on the red seat with bangles on his wrists, appearing to be a person (appearance-based, unconfirmed). Behind him, a golden throne holds a seated saffron-robed figure with an orange turban and rudraksha mala, identified as a deity or statue-like figure rather than a living person. Seated on the floor before them, a woman in a red-and-white sari, a man in a light striped shirt, a girl in a yellow dress with a white headband, and a woman in a white sari with a red border hold brass trays of oil lamps, flowers and offerings. Brass plates of lit oil lamps and offerings sit on the carpet in front.2012-10-13A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned dais with a red-upholstered backrest, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold armbands, and a white tilak on the forehead; his bare foot rests on a yellow-and-red thali of offerings, and a small brass lamp stands at his side. Seated on the floor before him are devotees in white and coloured saris and white dhotis, several with palms pressed together in namaste and one man with a white vibhuti marking on his forehead holding his hands cupped in prayer. A white tower fan and a closed white door are in the room, and a red patterned rug covers the floor. Overall this is a satsang-style puja gathering with padapuja offerings.2012-10-15Indoor ceremony in a bright room with an air conditioner and a tower fan. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace, bracelets, and a white forehead band sits on a red velvet-covered seat, his bare foot extended toward a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Seated on the floor to the right, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and forehead marks holds a small object. Several women in saris sit nearby, some with hands folded in namaste, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left. The red-and-gold carpet and seating suggest a satsang or darshan setting. The seated figure in saffron is a person candidate by his distinctive saffron robes, gold ornaments and forehead marking; the seat itself is not used as evidence.2012-10-15October 13 20122012-10-13October 20 20122012-10-20Indoor ritual scene in a room with a red-cushioned throne-like seat in front of a forest backdrop. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a bold tilak, gold necklace and a saffron-orange wrap sits on the red seat with bare feet extended toward a silver plate of flowers and offerings, in a manner that is a probable match for Swamiji on the seat. Behind him, two small statues of deities stand on a gold-framed altar, one in orange and gold garments and the other in a yellow sari with flower garlands. In front, a boy in maroon and gold dhoti kneels with folded hands, a young girl in maroon and gold sits with hands together, a woman in a red and gold sari with a vermilion mark kneels in prayer, and a man in white clothes with folded hands sits beside them, with a woman's head partly visible in the lower right foreground. Red and gold cushions and a rug cover the floor.2012-10-10A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene indoors. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an orange-yellow dhoti, gold necklaces and a gold armlet, with a white tilak on his forehead; his bare foot rests on a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Before him, a man in white ritual clothes and a headcloth sits with palms joined in namaste, while women in saris, one in orange and one in maroon, also sit with hands folded. A brass lamp and a tray of sweets sit on the red-and-gold cloth. A standing fan and a microphone stand are visible in the room.2012-10-15A photo of a satsang-style gathering in a bright white room. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes, a gold-and-beaded necklace, bangles and a white forehead mark sits on a red velvet seat with his bare feet raised on a red cushion; he is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Behind him a second figure in saffron sits on a gold throne with a red cushioned back and a gold lion-like footstool, and a red-and-gold ornate backdrop stands behind. In the foreground, a woman in a white and gold sari with an orange shawl holds a small bowl, a woman in a red blouse and white sari with beaded necklace sits beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in teal sits at left with hands joined in namaste. A plate of flowers and fruit sits on a red stool, with a small tray of offerings nearby. Overhead, a ceiling fan and a white floor-standing air cooler are visible.2012-10-15Indoor satsang-style gathering in a bright hall with a gold-and-red throne. A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, forehead markings, rudraksha malas and bangles sits on the red cushioned seat at right, smiling, with a bowl of flowers or offerings near his feet. Beside him, a statue-like figure in saffron robes and orange turban sits on the gold throne behind, hand raised in blessing. Devotees sit on the floor: a man in white dhoti and shirt, a woman in red blouse and gold-bordered sari, a woman in white sari with red border and a mala, a young girl in yellow and red dress with a hair band, and a person in red clothing in the foreground. Brass plates with offerings, flowers and rice sit on the floor, with a folded hand gesture in the foreground. A wall fan and air cooler are visible.2012-10-13October 13 20122012-10-13Indoor darshan scene in a white-walled room with a red velvet throne-like seat. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a crown-like orange turban-free head, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and orange-saffron dhoti sits on the red cushioned seat, his foot being worshipped by a woman in white and red sari with bindi who presses palms together while a girl in yellow and red dress sits on the floor. A man in a light blue striped shirt and a seated shaved-head person in white sit nearby. A gilded throne holds a statue of a seated saffron-robed figure with a turban and mala, and a brass tray of offerings with rice and flowers lies in front. a person cues: long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas, saffron clothing; he is the figure receiving padapuja.2012-10-13