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Indoor ceremony in a hall with lavender-patterned panels and a crowd in the background. In the centre, a smiling man in a red-orange turban and orange rudraksha mala holds a trident-like staff wrapped with white garland, seated cross-legged and extending a hand. A man in white with a red-orange shawl stands at left, and a white-clad figure with white hair leans over him from behind. On the right, a man in orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and tilak sits in a brown leather armchair, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. Other devotees in white and orange stand nearby.

A photograph inside a large hall with purple-lit wall panels, where a crowd of participants in white and orange shawls gathers. In the foreground, a smiling woman in an orange turban and a long garland of white and red flowers holds a pink flower and gestures with one hand while seated. To the right, a man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a headset microphone sits in a brown leather chair, gesturing toward the group. Behind them, many people in white clothes and orange shawls move about and sit. A small girl in a colourful top sits at the lower left. Probable Swamiji is the man in orange robes with long hair and rudraksha malas seated in the chair, a ceremonial role among the gathered devotees.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest, wearing a red-orange turban with gold trim, a red-orange robe with gold edging, layered beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant and rudraksha beads, and a bangle on the upper arm. A small red tilak marks the forehead and the eyes are lowered as he smiles. Beside him a second seated figure in red-orange robes and gold necklace sits near a gold pillar and tall gold oil lamp. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and white head cloth leans forward toward the throne. A woman in white with a brown beaded garland stands at the upper right, and a tall gold staff rises in the centre. Dark red drapery forms the background. The figure on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornment, consistent with the page's a person reference, but this is an appearance-based judgement only.

August 08 2017

A photograph of two men seated together on a stage before an ornate gilded throne backdrop with carved panels. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and shawl with a red waistcloth, a rudraksha mala with large beads across his chest, a red bindi and white forehead markings, and presses his palms together in greeting. Beside him, a smiling man in a deep red-brown robe and shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold chain, raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A microphone stand and red cushion are visible at right, and a silver staff stands at left. Two people are visible.

A photograph of a ritual event where a smiling person in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, with a rudraksha-style mala and white flower garland, sits holding a brass trident-topped staff. A woman in a white top with an orange shawl stands behind and touches his shoulder while another seated person in orange and gold-bordered cloth sits in the foreground on a red cushioned chair. Other people in white and orange garments stand in the background before a red and white backdrop with a Shiva trident emblem. a person appearance cues: the turbaned, saffron-robed figure with mala and garland, described as a ceremonial participant at this program. The setting suggests a Rudra Homa-type ceremony with blessing or anointing.

July 06 2017

A photograph of a crowded satsang-style gathering in warm red-orange light, with devotees in saffron and red shawls over white. In the foreground, a large lifelike portrait-style cutout or figure wearing an orange turban, red-orange robe, a white and orange flower garland and gold necklace, a red bindi and gold earrings, smiling with one hand raised. Behind it, a man in a red t-shirt with a lanyard and orange tilak smiles and presses palms together in namaste. Other participants in white and red shawls sit with hands folded in prayer, and a man in white with white tilak sits at left.

March 16 2013