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Photograph at night of a seated figure on an orange cushioned throne-like chair, wearing a rust-red and saffron shawl and a thick gold-coloured bead necklace, hands in anjali mudra and smiling. Before him a bald man in saffron-orange robes kneels on the stone platform with hands folded, a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Behind them stand other devotees in orange and saffron, and a red and yellow vehicle is visible at right. a person in saffron and gold-bead cues is the seated figure, seated on the orange throne; the kneeling figure is a devotee in saffron clothing.

March 13 2013

April 04 2014

Night outdoor satsang scene with orange-cushioned thrones. Centre, a smiling man with swept-back grey hair, a bare chest, a red-and-gold shawl, gold necklaces and a red bindi sits on an orange throne while a man in white kneels and bows before his feet, the kneeling figure's hands touching the floor near a small white offering. To the left, a seated man in an orange-red robe wears a red turban and a garland, hands folded in namaskar. Behind the throne, a man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala stands. Right, devotees in white dhotis and orange robes stand with palms together, and a red vehicle and a hanging textile with orange and green motifs are visible. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated central figure, identified by his swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ceremonial shawl while receiving devotees.

A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a dark red curtain. A smiling figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back, a gilded lion-style armrest, and a gold deity murti standing at the right. Seated figure has a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead and a light powder on the hands. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl leans forward at left, bowing and reaching toward the seated figure's feet, where two small dishes with offerings and a pillow-cushion are placed. A man in an orange robe with bare shoulders stands behind at upper left, smiling. At the right edge, a person in a salmon-pink robe claps hands with powder on them.

A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a long ornate gold-bead necklace and long swept-back hair, sits on an orange cushioned throne holding a red apple while a devotee in white kneels at his feet and a cameraman in white films nearby. Others in white and orange stand behind, a seated priest in orange sits beside a fire-pit area with brass plates and offerings, and a wooden box of packaged sweets and fruit sits in front. The courtyard has green banana leaves on the ground and a red temple building behind. a person: the seated man in saffron and gold beads matches the page's a person-at-event cues.

A man in rust-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a beard, multiple rudraksha mala strands and a gold necklace sits smiling on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion and silver lion-shaped armrests. He reaches out to press a dab of sacred marking onto the forehead of a bare-chested kneeling devotee in white dhoti with folded hands. Behind them stands a man in white with a horizontal white forehead band and beaded malas holding a paper. A red and yellow embroidered banner hangs above, and a red velvet footstool sits before the throne on a colourful woven rug. This is a photo of a seated teacher blessing a devotee.

Night outdoor satsang on an orange-draped stage. A man in a long-haired, swept-back style sits on an orange throne-like armchair, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border, a gold ornamental necklace and a rudraksha mala; he gestures with his right hand while speaking. Beside him, a second orange chair holds a man in a red turban and red robe with a mala. Standing behind them, a bald man in orange robes with a shawl and beads watches. At lower left, a shaved-headed devotee in rust-red robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows low, touching his forehead near the chair's footrest. Other people in white and saffron stand at the edges and a drum player sits at right. The first seated figure matches the page's description but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

February 13 2013

2013-02-13 +1 copies

Night-time outdoor satsang on a raised platform. A man with long hair, a gold-beaded necklace and an ornate orange-and-gold robe sits on an orange throne-style chair, smiling and gesturing with one hand; he matches the description of Swamiji (probable) based on his long swept hair, gold necklace and saffron ornate clothing, seated in a position of honour. Beside him a bald priest in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed in namaste. Behind, two more saffron-robed figures stand, one wearing a red turban and a rudraksha mala. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows low with forehead touching the platform, while drummers in white and orange clothing play drums at the right edge and a woman in white sits at the left.

A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at night in an outdoor courtyard. A standing figure in long swept-back dark hair, orange-red robes, an orange shawl and a long beaded gold-toned necklace stands before an ornate red throne with gold trim, holding a silver tray with a small offering. Two devotees in white clothes with orange scarves kneel and bow at the feet of the standing figure on a patterned mat. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes at left holds a yellow cloth bag. Another man in white with an orange sash stands at the right, and a lush plant is behind them. The standing figure matches the presentation cues of a person, an in-person presence, while the bowing devotees are devotees.

Night photograph at a temple-style stage with a red carpet. A man with long dark hair, white forehead markings, an orange shawl and layered gold-bead necklaces sits on a cream-upholstered seat with an orange cloth draped over the armrest, smiling and gesturing with open hands. In front of him a woman in a blue wrap kneels with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several saffron-robed attendants with white forehead markings and gold necklaces stand and bow around the seat, and a cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera is behind them. Golden lion-head ornaments and a floral garland backdrop of red, yellow and pink flowers frame the scene.