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A photograph of an indoor darshan or satsang moment in a dim room with two bare bulbs and a carved wooden pillar at right. A bare-chested figure on the left with long swept-back dark hair, a crown-like gold ornament, a white-and-red tripundra mark, a white jasmine and red flower garland, and a saffron-red and gold shawl raises one hand toward a smiling woman in a white sari with red border and a dark rudraksha-style necklace. Other women in white saris stand with hands folded in namaste behind them. On the right, a shaved-headed man wearing glasses, a white flower garland and a saffron shawl with gold border smiles and presses his palms together. a person cues: long swept-back hair, crown-like ornament, saffron-gold shawl and garland on the figure at left, who is described as the presiding teacher during darshan.

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Indoor photo of a festive gathering in a plain hall with cream walls, a wooden-framed window and orange cloth hanging from the ceiling. A man with long swept-back hair, a gold ornate necklace, gold armlets and a red-orange dhoti-style garment with gold border smiles broadly and gestures with an open hand toward a woman in a maroon sari with a flower in her hair. Around him, smiling men and women wear rudraksha-style beads, white tripundra marks on their foreheads, and red-orange garments. A man at left wears a red shawl and white shirt, and a bald man at right has white ash markings on his arm. The scene shows a relaxed, warm exchange among devotees.2013-09-16Night-time photograph of a group of devotees in orange and saffron robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas, mostly smiling and gesturing. In the centre, a man with swept-back dark hair wears a long orange garment with gold borders and a long rudraksha mala with a shoulder drape, smiling toward a man on the left who wears white robes with gold trim, a wrap, and a rudraksha mala. Women in orange saris and other devotees stand around them, some with hands raised in greeting. The setting is a dim open-air space with metal poles and corrugated walls. a person is a central candidate given the distinctive long hair, saffron-and-gold robes and mala cues.2013-07-13A photo of a devotional darshan scene in a dimly lit room with warm lighting and haze. In the foreground, a person seen from behind wears a white jasmine garland with red flowers and a red-and-gold garment, seated on an orange cushioned chair. Beside them, a woman with short grey hair wears a white top and a red-and-white shawl. Another woman in a white top and red shawl presses her palms together in anjali. On the right, a smiling man in a white kurta wears a red shawl and a conference-style lanyard, gesturing with his hands together. A golden trident stands at left and a metal lamp hangs at right.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a seated, smiling figure with white vertical tilak on the forehead, rudraksha mala beads around the neck and a reddish-orange shawl over bare shoulders, pressing palms together in greeting. Beside him a golden ceremonial object is visible. In front, a woman in a bright yellow shawl with a marigold garland and a bearded man in an orange turban and glasses embrace closely, the woman's hand near his face. Another figure in orange stands behind them, and a few people are partly visible at the edges. The setting is a bright indoor room with a plant at right.2014-03-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of white jasmine and red roses, a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, smiles broadly while a woman in a red-and-orange shawl reaches to touch his hand. Around them a crowd in white and orange clothes stands and sits, with garlands and red shawls draped over many devotees. A young girl in white with an orange shawl leans in from the left. The setting is an indoor hall with gold-patterned wall panels. The man's appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and garland) fits a person candidate seated in a place of honour.2015-07-11Photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a warmly lit hall with a carved golden wooden pillar and a golden trident standard at left. A man with swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a white-and-red flower garland and a saffron-and-gold wrap presses his hand to the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who bows forward. Behind them a woman in a red top and a standing attendant in white and lavender watch. Swamiji (probable): the seated blessing figure has long swept-back hair, a garland and a saffron-and-gold wrap, consistent with the page's claim of his presence, so the in_person value is used. Four visible people, plus a partially visible figure at left.2015-07-21Night photo at an indoor evening satsang. A man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, wearing an orange-brown garment and seated on an ornate gold-trimmed throne, gestures with raised hands toward a smiling woman in a white sari with red shawl and a smiling man in white with a red shawl, who sit on the floor. Behind them, many seated and standing devotees wear white with red shawls. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, seated on the throne as the central teacher, while the couple act as devotees.2012-12-12Indoor photograph in a marble-walled corridor where a smiling man in orange-saffron robes, a gold ornate necklace, a gold-and-red floral headband and a flower garland stands beside an older bald-headed priest with white and red forehead markings, also in a flower garland and red-gold headband. Another man in white dhoti and shawl, with a red tilak, places his palms together in greeting at lower left. Several attendants in white dhotis stand behind. One saffron-robed figure wears a gold necklace and bangles, and the older priest wears a rudraksha mala; their appearance is not sufficient to confirm an identity, so the candidate is marked unsure. Garlands of white flowers and orange blossoms hang on both figures, and a light fixture hangs in the background.2012-04-29July 17 20152015-07-17March 06 20132013-03-06Indoor photo in a plain yellow-walled hall with a small high window. A man in a saffron-orange cloth with a white-and-green jasmine garland and a rudraksha bracelet stands smiling at the centre, his hair swept back under a rudraksha band, with a crown-like rudraksha headpiece; he is being greeted. Nearby, a woman in a red-and-olive sari with a hair clip presses her palms together in anjali, and another woman smiles at left. A man in white with a long swept-back ponytail and white horizontal ash stripes on his arm stands at right with his back to the camera. Several other devotees stand in the background.2012-05-14 +1 copies