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Photograph of a ritual setting with a seated figure in a pale green kurta and yellow dhoti, wearing a white and gold turban, with long dark hair, seated on a red cushion with a gold-trimmed seat. He holds a small brass bowl while a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl stands at left and another man in orange stands behind. In the foreground, blurred, is a golden-faced deity murti with a red crown and pink garment, holding a flute. Yellow and orange flowers sit in a vase, and a gold ornate throne-like chair stands in the background.

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A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual in an indoor hall with striped red, orange and cream draped backdrops. A seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears a pale green embroidered kurta, yellow dhoti, a white turban with a plume, a gold necklace and beaded garland, and long dark hair; his hand is dipped toward a small brass vessel. A bald man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl stands at left holding a terracotta-style pot, while two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, one with palms pressed together. A flower arrangement of orange and pink blooms and a peacock-feather plant appear at left. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, a turban and ornate gold-and-ceremonial cues, so the appearance is a probable match to a person.2010-09-02A photograph of a Krishna Janmashtami style event. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a pale mint-green kurta with gold embroidery, yellow dhoti-style trousers, a white and gold turban with a peacock feather, and a long gold necklace; he gestures with raised hands and smiles. Standing to his left, a man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl holds a terracotta pot with a leaf-covered offering. Behind them, two men in orange and saffron robes stand with rudraksha malas, and a vase of orange and pink flowers sits on a white-draped table. A large woven basket holds peacock feathers at left.2010-09-02A seated man in a white turban and a green sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling as a kneeling man in white kurta offers him a gold object. A man in orange robe with a shaved head stands at left holding a tray with purple flowers and gold items, and a man in white kurta with an orange-red shawl stands behind. The setting is an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and a backdrop of greenery. Swamiji (probable): the seated throned figure wears a white turban, rudraksha-style bead necklace and green robe, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang event.2010-09-19A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red cushions, smiling with his hand raised to his chin. He wears a pale mint-green kurta with a yellow dhoti and a white and green turban with a peacock-feather ornament, and has long dark hair. A bald man in white with an orange-red shawl leans in from the right to speak to him. Orange and pink flowers sit in brass vases on white pedestals, and a checkered backdrop with red side panels stands behind.2010-09-02July 18 20132013-07-18Photograph of a temple ritual with blurred devotees in cream and white traditional attire, one wearing a rudraksha mala, others in green and gold saris holding ceremonial trays. In the foreground a small cardboard-style cutout stand shows a seated figure in saffron robes, a red turban and gold necklace on an ornate golden throne, with a golden kalasha and gold ritual sticks on a silver tray beside it.2016-12-12A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a green turban, a green robe and a long gold bead necklace with a red cord. He sits with hands folded in his lap in front of a decorated stage backdrop with orange and green pillar drapes and floral arrangements. Beside him at left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border raises a hand holding a lamp, and two seated devotees in saffron and white sarees sit at right. Gold ritual vessels and a small brass lamp sit on golden pedestals. The Swamiji depiction is an appearance-based probable candidate given the green turban, gold bead necklace and throne, presented as a seated discourse speaker.2011-02-17 +1 copiesA seated figure on a gold throne with red cushions presses palms together in namaste, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland with a green-and-yellow garland at the neck. In front, a man in white kurta has his hand over a silver vessel on a golden stand with flower petals, while a woman in a green sari and a seated man in orange robe, plus men in yellow vests and white shirts, sit on the floor around low tables holding sweets and offerings. Yellow sunflowers sit in a vase at right, and gold drapes hang behind. This appears to be a padha pooja foot-worship ritual.2009-08-15December 16 20112011-12-16A seated man with long dark hair wears a pale green embroidered kurta, gold necklace, a white and gold turban, and yellow silk dhoti, sitting on a gold-and-red throne. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside him holding a clay pot of food. A young boy in a blue shirt receives a portion from the pot with his cupped hands while a younger child in blue stands at left with palms pressed together. A saffron-robed attendant at right holds another clay pot. Behind them are a gold peetha, flowers in a vase, and water bottles.2010-09-02A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a red-orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits in a large orange armchair on a stage, smiling and extending a hand to an elderly man bowing before him. The elderly man wears a yellow-orange dhoti and a light blue-green shawl, and holds a small bundle. Behind them, a golden ornate throne canopy stands against a white backdrop. Several attendants in orange and white dress stand nearby, including a younger person in pink and a woman in an orange veil on the right.2015-01-13Photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage before a gold ornate throne with a red velvet cushion. A figure seated on the throne wears a red turban, a white sleeveless garment with a green and red patterned skirt, a white flower garland, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds out an orange-and-gold item. A man in a pale green kurta kneels close, reaching to receive it. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in an orange shawl with a tilak and another man in a white dhoti stand near a book and a kalasha with a green ribbon. Peacock feathers and a tall gold-and-red decorative piece appear at the top right.2011-10-11