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A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard ritual. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a white jasmine garland and red-and-white flower garlands, with a dark rudraksha-style mala at his chest. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white and cream saris and white shirts press their palms together in anjali; one woman in a yellow sari and another in a light-green sari sit near brass plates holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits at the lower right, and smoke rises from the left. Behind them stands a red-and-white striped wall with a dark wall board of printed names, a brass oil lamp stand and a gold-painted railing.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne inside an open-air courtyard with terracotta-coloured walls. He wears a saffron-orange robe, long white and orange flower garlands, and has long swept-back dark hair, a visually distinctive cue for the a person. Smoke rises from a vessel at left, and gold lamps and brass vessels stand nearby. In front, a row of seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis, hands folded in anjali, faces him; one woman in green-and-cream sari sits in the front centre. Lower foreground shows brass plates with pink lotus flowers and fruit, and a shaven-headed priest in white with a gold necklace. Another woman stands at the far left. Expressions and attitudes are not interpreted.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions and a carved golden backrest, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white flower garland, rudraksha beads and a gold chain. Several devotees sit before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass and silver plates of offerings, fruit, pink flowers and lamps stand on a golden platform, with incense smoke rising. Women in white and cream saris and a man in white ritual dress sit nearby, and a temple wall with a striped red-and-white border and a dark wall plaque stands behind them. A brass lamp stand and gold vessels are at the right edge.2010-11-01Outdoor ritual scene in a temple courtyard with red and white painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange-saffron robe and a long white flower garland, hands resting calmly. Probable Swamiji is seated centrally, with compatible cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garland. Seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis sit before him with palms joined in namaskar. Brass puja trays with flowers, fruit and lamps sit on the floor, and incense smoke drifts across the courtyard. A tall brass lamp stand and a gold-trimmed wooden offering stand flank the throne. A shaved-headed man in white sits in the foreground beside the trays.2010-11-01A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland over a rudraksha mala, with bare feet resting on a low step. Devotees kneel in front of him with palms joined, including women in white and cream saris and a man in white shirt. Brass thalis hold pink lotus flowers, apples, rice and offerings, and a small table nearby displays fruit and flowers. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall, a board listing names, and a gold-framed gate are visible.2010-11-01Outdoor temple courtyard with orange and white painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back; he appears to be addressing the gathering. Smoke rises at the left. Seated devotees in front, many with palms pressed together in namaste, include women in white and cream saris with gold borders and a man in a teal shirt; a shaven-headed man in white and several people in orange sashes sit in the foreground. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offering plates with flowers sit before the throne, and a tall gold lamp stand stands at the right. A wooden lectern-like box stands in front of the throne. Satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's claim.2010-11-01A photograph of a satsang on a covered outdoor veranda with orange-washed walls and a red-and-white striped band. A long-haired man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hands together in his lap. Before him are brass trays of flowers and offerings, and a microphone stand stands at left. Around the trays sit about eight devotees: women in white and orange saris, a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace, and a bald priest in orange at left, all seated on the floor. A gold-framed shrine and a notice board with names listed are visible in the background.2010-11-03September 21 20102010-09-21A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees in an orange-walled hall. Seated in front of him on the floor are several devotees: a bald man with white-and-orange sacred markings and white dhoti, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in an orange shawl, and women in white and yellow saris. Before them a low gold table holds silver plates with pink lotus flowers and ritual trays. Behind them stand a few people in white. A dark placard with white lettering hangs on the wall. Several seats and gold chairs fill the room.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long hair swept back. He sits with hands resting in his lap in front of a group of devotees seated on the floor. Several devotees in orange or cream clothes sit with palms pressed together in anjali, and two men in white dhotis sit near brass plates holding flowers, fruits and offerings. A gilded wooden stand with a fruit plate sits beside the throne, and behind it a deity murti with orange drape and a brass lamp stands under a garland. The setting is a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls and orange curtains. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the throne, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair; the throne and attire alone are not conclusive. Devotees are in satsang seated before him.2010-10-31 +2 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard where a man with long dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a dark rudraksha mala. A row of people in front of him sit on the floor, including a bald priest in white dhoti with a gold chain, another seated priest in white, and women in saffron and yellow shawls holding incense sticks. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a gold stand in front, and a brass kalasha and lamps are on a stone altar to the left beside an orange-robed statue. Red and white striped walls and orange curtains form the background. Count about ten people visible.2010-10-31 +1 copies