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July 25 20142014-07-25July 25 20142014-07-25July 25 20142014-07-25July 25 20142014-07-25July 25 20142014-07-25A photograph of a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and an orange-red shawl printed with black text, bowing with his hands together toward a seated man in a rust-red garment and a long gold garland of beads. The seated man, smiling, extends his palm toward the shawl draped over the bowing man's arms. Behind them stands a golden throne with carved gold filigree, and a dark metal cobra-shaped ornament sits near the seated man. A third man in orange with glasses smiles in the background at right, and red curtains fill the setting.2014-07-25Four men stand and sit on a red-carpeted stage with red and gold drapes behind them. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a gold-bead garland and a dark red-and-gold garment sits cross-legged holding a small booklet and a red-covered pamphlet, while a golden figure with a cobra-hood ornament sits beside him. Standing centre-left, a smiling bald man in a rust-brown robe with a rudraksha mala looks toward him. Centre-right, a bearded man in saffron-yellow robes, an orange shawl printed with script and a wristwatch holds his hands together. On the far right, a bearded man in an orange kurta and matching shawl with script clasps his hands. The scene shows a satsang or ashram gathering with the seated figure receiving printed material.2014-07-25Photograph of an indoor satsang setting with red draped curtains. A man with long swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a gold beaded mala and an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a cobra-hooded gold back, holding a folded white paper while a man in a white shirt and orange shawl kneels with palms joined. Beside the throne stands a silver ceremonial staff topped with a round finial, and a peacock-feather fan rests on a gold pot at left. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace, saffron robe and throne posture. The kneeling devotee is one person.2014-07-25A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, with a rudraksha mala and a large gold ceremonial pendant, smiles as he reads a small card held in both hands. He sits on a gold-carved throne before a red drape. Beside him a bald man with a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead, wearing glasses and a saffron shawl and gold beaded necklace, kneels and watches. On the right a grey-bearded man in a pink turban and red garment with a white pearl necklace holds a red fruit and a yellow cloth. Behind them a standing attendant in white with a brown shawl and gold garland, and brass oil lamps stand on the gold stand.2015-08-07A photograph of a temple interior with ornate gold and carved decorative panels behind. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange shawl, wearing spectacles and a trimmed grey beard, stands at left holding a flat package wrapped in plastic. Beside him a bald man in spectacles wears a maroon robe with a long beaded rudraksha-style mala. At right, a man with long dark hair and white forehead markings wears a rust-brown robe, a multi-strand beaded necklace, and a garland of orange and white flowers, gesturing toward the package with an open hand while a red cushioned seat and tiger-striped fabric are visible behind him. Another man in a white shirt and camera equipment appear at the edges.2016-05-03Photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklace, on a golden throne, smiling and extending a hand toward a young man in a bright orange t-shirt who holds a small yellow fruit. Beside them a bald priest with a vertical yellow-orange tilak, wearing glasses and a red-orange shawl with rudraksha malas, sits watching. Behind them a standing attendant in red-gold dhoti and rudraksha beads, with a golden staff. Red walls and gold decor fill the background.2015-10-13Photograph of a ceremonial moment in a red-draped hall. A seated figure with long dark hair in a topknot, wearing a rust-red shawl and a large gold beaded necklace, places his hand on the shoulder of a standing devotee in orange robes who bows his head. The devotee wears an orange stole printed with Sanskrit-style text. Behind them, two more orange-robed men and a woman in red stand near red curtains and a gilded deity murti, while a bell hangs at the upper left.2014-07-25