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Photograph of a satsang on a stage. A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing saffron-orange robes and seated on an ornate gold throne, places his right hand on the forehead of a short-haired man in white kurta-style clothing, who bows forward with hands joined. A seated woman in a white sari with red border and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. A golden cobra-hooded throne backrest, a tray of fruit and flowers, and a garland of yellow, orange and purple blooms are visible. A banner behind shows an orange-robed figure and Hindi-like script. Two people visible on the left and centre-back, plus the seated figures.

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A photograph of a devotional greeting on a golden throne. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a pink and white floral garland, and gold ceremonial necklaces; this appearance matches Swamiji (probable) on the page, cued by his long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklaces. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch his head to the seated figure's hands, with a hand resting on the seated figure's knee. Behind them a shaven-headed monk in orange robes with an orange head cloth stands, and at left a woman in white with a yellow shawl watches. Garlands of orange, red and yellow flowers hang on a golden backdrop with ornate carved gold panels.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24October 08 20122012-10-08September 17 20102010-09-17A seated figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair swept back, a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace, places an open palm on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt with a saffron-orange shawl and a wristwatch. The seated figure holds a peacock-feather whisk and sits beside golden lion-headed thrones; a silver staff stands in the centre. A woman in white with a forehead mark sits at the right edge. The setting is a hall with a framed artwork on the wall.2014-05-12A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on a gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat, one hand raised to touch the forehead of a bowing man in a white shirt with an ID badge. A woman in white with a pink shawl kneels at the lower left, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind them stands a man in an orange garment, and a red backdrop shows a temple carving. A small book rests on the red-draped platform. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a green-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with distinctive saffron clothing cues, which is consistent with a person in a blessing role, though the appearance is not fully certain. The scene reads as a darshan or blessing moment.2009-12-16A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and jeans, who bows forward. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe over a red top, with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair. A woman in pink with a white flower garland stands at left holding a paper, and two people in orange and white kneel at lower right near a tray of fruit and books. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, showing long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable identification. A gold-framed throne, a red fruit tray and a seated devotee receiving blessing complete the scene.2009-08-09A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair pulled back and a red and gold beaded garland around the neck places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white dhoti-style wrap with gold trim and a dark rudraksha-style mala. The figure's left wrist wears a gold and red beaded bracelet, and the young man's hands are pressed together in anjali near his chest. Behind them, devotees in orange, white and red-bordered shawls sit and stand in a room with a split-unit air conditioner and a maroon drape. An orange cloth and a small white tag sit on a maroon-cushioned seat. The gesture suggests a blessing or initiation moment during satsang-style gathering, identity uncertain from appearance alone.2013-05-28A seated man in a red-maroon robe with white vibhuti on his forehead, a white floral garland of jasmine and marigold draped over his shoulders, and a small silver-and-gold ornament at his neck, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a rudraksha bead garland with an orange-brown shawl. The seated figure sits beside gilded lion-head armrests, and a tall silver staff stands between them. A woman in a dark top with a rudraksha mala watches in the background, and a red-and-gold throne is visible at right. The setting is a hall with a painted backdrop and framed artwork. The gesture resembles a blessing touch.2014-05-13A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placing a white and red flower garland on the head of a man in white ritual clothes who bends forward with hands folded. A woman with a white flower in her hair kneels at the lower left. A tray with fruit and a water bottle sits on a white-draped table in front. To the right, a man with long hair in an orange robe stands beside the throne. a person is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland exchange, with the attendant standing to the right; the seated figure is described by role as the garlanding figure.2009-08-13September 12 20102010-09-12