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December 23 2015

Photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple hall with a gold-trimmed pillar. A seated man in orange-red saffron cloth with a gold-bordered shawl, rudraksha beads, a red-and-gold headband and a red bindi with white vibhuti marks holds a small gold cup or vessel in his hands. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders applies white paste to his forehead, and another man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white marks on his forehead and arms assists nearby. A golden throne with red cushioning and a large gold backrest stands behind the seated figure, and an orange-and-blue ornamental fan or prabhavali hangs on the pillar.

December 22 2015

A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.

October 22 2015

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February 12 2013

A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a bright hall with warm lamps and a large screen above. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, wearing an orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne carved with lion heads. Probable Swamiji, identified by the saffron robes, turban and ornate necklaces. A bald man in saffron cloth stands behind him, adjusting or placing something at his head. A woman in red garments bends forward at the left, and a young man in a blue t-shirt with an orange-red shawl stands at right. A silver trident stands at left and a crowd of seated devotees fills the foreground and background.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, dressed in orange-red robes with a matching orange turban and layered rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces. He holds an open book in one hand while extending his other hand to a devotee kneeling before him. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne, and a standing attendant in orange garments with glasses and rudraksha beads is behind him. Seated devotees in a bright hall, many in white and orange clothes, watch in front, and a golden lion figure sits at the base of the throne. a person is shown in the seated role with trident and throne cues.

A photograph of a formal presentation in a room with a framed painting of a deity and a gold-framed mirror-like panel. A man in a red shirt and glasses leans forward, offering a stack of bound books on a tray to a seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, orange robes, rudraksha-style beads, and a long dark braid, sitting on a leopard-print cushion before a gold throne. Behind them, a young man in orange robes with a yellow-and-orange garland stands, another man in white with a gold necklace stands at the left, and a camera operator films. A bald man in orange and a man in an orange scarf sit nearby. A gold kalasha-style vessel, a dish of oranges, and a golden lion-head ornament appear in the foreground.

A seated figure in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban, with long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on a gold-and-yellow throne in an ornate temple-style hall. Behind him hangs a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. An elderly woman in a cream sari, wearing gold bangles and glasses, kneels and offers a white cloth to the seated figure's extended hand. Beside her, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger woman sits at the right near gold ritual vessels. A man in white stands at far left near an air conditioner, and a further person is partly visible behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with the red turban, long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas as cues, receiving a devotee in a blessing-type exchange.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, extending his hand to receive a small white offering from a young man in a white shirt and glasses on the left. A red beaded headband and a vertical tilak mark are visible. Standing behind him are two men in orange garments with gold necklaces, one with a shaved head, and another man in a green checked shirt in the background. The setting is a temple interior with a gold ornate backdrop.

February 12 2013