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Photograph of a seated satsang or initiation scene on a red-and-gold floor. On the left, a figure in a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-and-pearl necklaces, wearing orange-and-gold robes, sits on a gold-and-maroon cushioned seat with raised hands. In the centre, a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses, rudraksha mala and gold pendant sits cross-legged on a red patterned rug with hands folded. On the right, a man in a red t-shirt kneels with palms extended toward the seated figure. Behind, a brass oil lamp stands on a gold pedestal and another person in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a yellow-striped shirt. Fruit sits at the lower left corner.

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October 10 20152015-10-10October 11 20152015-10-11October 11 20152015-10-11Photograph of a ritual exchange in a red-draped room with brass oil lamps and a gold-carved throne. A figure in a saffron-orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklace sits on the left, smiling, with hands extended toward a woman kneeling at lower right in a white sari with red border and red blouse. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in glasses wears an orange-brown garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, seated on a red-patterned rug. A standing woman at upper right wears a white sari, a long rudraksha mala and bangles. Probable Swamiji depicted as the turbaned figure on the left, seated on the throne side with orange turban, ornate beaded necklaces and orange-gold garments.2015-10-11October 10 20152015-10-10A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12Indoor satsang scene with a seated man in a red-orange turban and gold-bead necklaces, bare-armed in a saffron-and-gold garment, sitting on a gold throne-like seat with a red cushion. Beside him a bald man with a yellow-orange vertical tilak on his forehead, wire-rimmed glasses, a rudraksha mala and a saffron-and-gold dhoti sits with hands clasped. Behind them stand two women, one in white with a red-bordered sari and beaded necklace, the other in a blue floral kurta with a red shawl. A kneeling man in a white shirt holds a small red object in his hands. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped tops stand in the background against a red drape. Appearance-based candidate for a person: the turbaned figure with gold necklaces and the saffron-and-gold attire; the seated bald man is a priest-like devotee; set a person to unsure.2015-10-12A photograph of a seated ceremony in a red-draped hall with a gold-carved throne at left. On the left, a person in an orange-red turban, long beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold garment sits on the golden throne, smiling; the figure has distinctive long adornments and a crown-like turban, consistent with the a person cues but appearance is only partly visible. In the centre, a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses, an orange-and-red shawl and a gold pendant necklace sits on the floor. Behind them stand brass oil lamps, a tall brass staff and a rooster-topped brass lamp. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward at right, hands gesturing toward the seated figures, while another person in a white garment and colourful dupatta is partly visible at right edge. Three to four people are physically visible, plus a camera on a tripod at left.2015-10-11A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe with gold trim sits on a gilded throne, wearing a long layered gold-bead necklace and rudraksha mala, with gold armbands and bangles. Before him a man in a white shirt kneels and holds the seated man's bare foot in both hands, performing padapuja. Behind them stands a bald man with vibhuti on his forehead, wearing thick glasses and a rudraksha mala over a saffron robe. Two more people in saffron and white stand at the back, and a brass oil lamp rests on the right. A dark red backdrop fills the background.2015-10-13A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears an orange-red turban with a small white ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and an orange-red and gold garment; he extends his hand toward a kneeling man in a red t-shirt, who holds up apples in both hands. Beside them, a bald man with orange vibhuti marks on his forehead wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, gold armlets and a saffron cloth, seated on a patterned red carpet. Brass oil lamps and a tall brass lamp stand stand in the background, with two people in white clothing standing behind them. Fresh red apples are placed on a tray in the foreground.2015-10-10A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-gold draped cloth, wearing a heavy rudraksha mala and gold ornaments and bangles, extends his hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a lavender checked shirt and wristwatch who presses his palms together. Beside them a shaved-headed monk in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak sits near a brass oil lamp, and a standing woman in white with a rudraksha mala is partly visible. The setting has a golden throne-like seat and red drapery. a person: the turbaned seated figure with rudraksha mala and gold ornaments is appearance-based candidate for a person, shown giving blessing.2015-10-13A seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklace with bangles, wrapped in orange and gold cloth, extends a small object to a kneeling man in a pink shirt and wristwatch who holds out both hands. A bald man with an orange-and-white tilak and rudraksha mala sits beside them in orange robes holding a paper document, while two people in white garments and rudraksha malas stand behind, one with hands folded. Gold-trimmed throne, brass lamps and a red backdrop form the setting.2015-10-12