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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair and a marigold garland, wearing a rust-coloured garment, leaning forward to rest a hand on the shoulder of a young man in a white t-shirt who sits with palms pressed together in anjali. The seated figure sits beside an ornate gold-coloured throne arm. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and saffron, orange and red shawls stand or sit in a room with a framed picture on the wall, and a woman in a yellow shawl and red top stands at right. a person: the seated figure in rust garment and marigold garland is a candidate for a person, on a throne, with a marigold garland and rust clothing.

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Indoor satsang scene. A long-haired figure wearing an orange-brown draped robe and a red and white beaded mala with gold ornaments sits on a dark maroon cushioned seat, extending a hand to press the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard who has his palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in a white sari listen. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit and standing fan are visible at left.2013-05-28May 31 20142014-05-31A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red shawl over his shoulders, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a younger man with short hair who wears a white t-shirt and an orange-red striped shawl with a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair with carved detailing. Behind them stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and a large decorated deity murti in red and gold garments, with green foliage, fairy lights and a silver staff. The gesture looks like a blessing or darshan exchange during a ritual gathering. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace as cues, seated on the gold throne.2014-12-24May 14 20142014-05-14March 13 20162016-03-13A seated figure with long dark hair in a bun, bare-shouldered and wearing a red cloth, with a yellow and orange marigold garland, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a striped dark shirt and orange shawl who bows with eyes closed. Behind them a silver staff stands beside a large gold-coloured animal figure. In the background a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and another woman smiles. The setting is an indoor hall with wooden panels and a framed picture on the wall. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ornate gold-toned adornments and a red cloth, consistent with the page's attribution of a person at this satsang.2014-05-14A photograph of a ritual blessing in a room with a light wall and framed artwork. A person with long dark hair, a yellow-gold vertical mark on the forehead, a red bindi, orange-red robe and a yellow-marigold garland stretches an arm forward to press a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange shawl with script, who holds his palm up. A silver trident stands upright and a gold animal figure sits in the lower left. Behind them, a white-haired older woman in a brown-gold top and a woman with an orange scarf and mala beads appear partly visible. Two physical people are clearly visible, plus partial figures in the background, and the blessing suggests a darshan or padapuja-style exchange.2014-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-maroon robe with a yellow and orange marigold garland around the neck and gold earrings, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light grey collarless shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them, standing devotees include a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with gold bangles. A large gold ceremonial object is in the foreground. The figure has long swept-back dark hair and gold ornaments, but the appearance is not clearly established, so the identity is uncertain.2014-05-20 +1 copiesMay 11 20162016-05-11A seated person in orange-brown robes with long dark hair pulled back wears a red beaded garland with gold accents and gold bangles. Their hands extend to a kneeling man in a white polo shirt with a small badge and a rudraksha-style mala, who holds a folded white paper or card. Behind them, several women in white, orange and yellow saris with red shawls and beaded malas sit and stand in a bright room, with a wall air-conditioner and a window visible. An orange towel rests on the red seat in the foreground. Appearance is consistent with a person seated receiving the kneeling devotee, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-05-28A seated figure with long dark hair swept back and a red beaded mala with a gold clasp, wearing a rust-brown draped garment, raises one hand to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl with a beaded necklace. The man's eyes are closed and his hands are held together in front, as in blessing. Behind them, women in white and red shawls stand in a room with white walls and an air conditioner. A seated woman in an orange sari with a red bindi watches at lower right. a person appears as the figure in brown with hair and red mala, giving the forehead blessing, which signals an in-person satsang setting.2013-05-28May 10 20142014-05-10