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A photograph of a satsang-style gathering indoors. On the left, a man with long dark swept-back hair, an orange-saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala sits smiling beside a gilded lion-headed ornament on a plush maroon cushion. On the right, a man in white with his palms pressed together in namaskar faces him. Between them a woman in a white and orange sari with a red mala kneels and speaks. Behind them several people in orange and white stand in a row with hands folded, with a curtain and a potted plant in the background.

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A photograph of a temple-like room with red curtains. In the left foreground a woman with hair tied back, gold necklace and earrings, and a red garment smiles while reaching toward a large gilded ornamental object with a curled head, possibly a gold kalasha or ceremonial vessel. Behind her a woman in a white churidar-style outfit wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a brown shawl, while another woman in a white shawl with a maroon printed skirt stands watching. A man in glasses and a grey jacket sits at the lower right. A silver ceremonial staff stands in the background. No identifiable a person appearance is visible.2014-07-25A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a plush maroon throne beside a gold-framed panel, smiling toward the left. Near his hand a gold kalasha-like vessel is set with white flowers and green leaves. In the background a woman in white stands among devotees in white and orange shawls, one shaved-headed man in orange kneels with palms joined at lower right, and a woman in orange sits near the golden vessel. A green plant and beige curtains frame the room.2012-12-28December 24 20142014-12-24A seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe with gold ornaments, a gold necklace and gold bangles sits at left beside a golden ornate peetha or throne arm, smiling toward a woman in a white shawl and dark top who holds out her hands. Behind them, women in white clothes, one wearing a long orange-red and rudraksha-bead garland, stand near a silver staff against red-and-white drapery. The seated figure shows a faint white forehead mark and resembles the a person appearance cues, but the identification is uncertain, so the attribution is marked as unsure. Several women are visible in an indoor satsang or darshan setting.2014-07-25A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with red velvet backdrop receives devotees. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over bare shoulders, long swept-back dark hair, and a rudraksha mala of beads across his chest. A kneeling man in a cream shirt and a woman in a dark maroon top with folded hands bow toward him, while two young men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand behind, one holding a yellow-covered book or tray. A gold lion-shaped armrest is visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron with long hair and rudraksha beads, presiding over the darshan.2006-10-21A photograph of a darshan moment in a red-draped hall. A bare-chested seated figure in a deep red-orange cloth wears a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and long dark hair swept back; he is receiving a visitor and extends his hand toward her. A young woman in white with a red-orange shawl and a pendant necklace stands barefoot before him with her hands folded. A man in white kneels on the red carpet with folded hands. A large gold ceremonial object, possibly a golden vessel or throne ornament, sits in the foreground. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-red clothing stand and sit among red curtains and a red-carpeted floor. Around 10 to 15 people are visible.2014-07-22A seated figure with long dark hair and a long braided rudraksha mala wears saffron-orange robes and sits on a red cushion facing two devotees. A woman in a red-and-brown shawl and a man in a white kurta with a red checked shawl sit in conversation, the man gesturing with his hands. Behind them stand a golden trident staff, plants, red draped cloth, gold and green garlands on a table, and another woman in red in the background. The scene is a warm, dimly lit indoor satsang setting.2014-12-24Photo of a ceremonial exchange in a temple-style hall. On the left, a person in a rust-red robe with a gold-and-black beaded garland raises both palms in greeting, with a white forehead mark. Facing them on the right, a smiling man with close-cropped hair wears an orange saffron robe and presses his palms together in namaste. Behind them, women in white and brown-red clothing with rudraksha malas sit near green plants, and a golden lion or animal-shaped object appears in the lower foreground.2014-09-21May 31 20152015-05-31Photo of a ritual exchange in a temple setting. On the left, a man with a long swept-back hair and white tilak marks, wearing a saffron-brown cloth and a large gold-bead garland, extends his hands toward a golden ceremonial object shaped like a lion or deity head. On the right, a smiling bald man in an orange-saffron robe and shawl sits close, looking toward him. Behind them a woman in white with rudraksha beads, other devotees in white and orange, a green plant and a bronze pot are visible. A golden ceremonial vessel is in the foreground.2014-09-21A seated figure in an orange sannyasi-style robe with long dark hair and a gold necklace sits on a gilded throne with a lion-like carved base decorated with white and red-yellow flower garlands. A woman in a white embroidered top, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, stands before him with palms joined in namaskar. Behind them, several men in orange robes sit in rows on the floor of a hall with orange-tipped bamboo poles, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower right. a person's cues include long hair, orange robe and gold necklace, seated in the role of the teacher receiving the devotee.2006-07-11December 24 20142014-12-24