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A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body wrapped in a red-orange cloth sits on a red and gold throne-like seat, receiving an offering. A younger attendant in a saffron-orange wrap with a gold waist band and bangles bends forward, holding a golden trident-shaped staff and a small offering vessel. Behind them, a crowd of women in white saris with red borders and red shawls, wearing lanyards, stands watching, with a red draped backdrop and a white floor fan at the left edge. The scene resembles a puja or darshan.

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A photograph from a seated satsang-style event on a red stage carpet. On the left, a figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare shoulders in rust-coloured cloth and a thick copper-coloured beaded necklace extends an arm toward a bearded man in full saffron-orange robes and matching shawl, seated at right and holding a small object in his hands. Between them stands an ornate gold-toned decorative stand. Behind them, several women in red, orange and cream saris with malas and a girl in orange clothing stand or sit, while a large audience in white and orange fills the background. a person cue: the figure on the left has long dreadlocked hair, bare shoulders and a distinctive beaded necklace. An unsure candidate is the bearded saffron-robed man, whose appearance is uncertain.2016-04-28A seated bare-chested man with long matted dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala wrapped around his neck and shoulders sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, raising one hand. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a gold necklace and rudraksha beads stands with palms together. Behind them, a row of women in white and red saris with red shawls and kumkum on their foreheads watch. On the right, a standing attendant in saffron-orange robes with gold borders holds a brass kalasha-style vessel and a golden trident, with a wooden-framed screen on the left. Several devotees in white and red fill the background of this ritual setting.2016-04-28Photograph inside a red-draped tent at an initiation event. A long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing saffron-orange robes and a thick rudraksha-style brown bead garland, sits on a red cushioned seat receiving a yellow cloth and a small object from a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a woman in a red-and-white sari with a red bindi sits watching, and several people in red and orange garments sit on the floor. Green foliage, a gold-patterned hanging and a white cooler stand nearby, with small yellow cloth bundles on the floor.2016-05-06A photo of a temple ritual on a red-carpeted stage in front of a gold-carved throne. A figure seated on the left, with long dark dreadlocks and orange robes, raises a green leafy branch overhead. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in an orange-and-gold cloth stands bending over a seated woman in a white sari with gold beaded garlands, holding a brass bowl. A second attendant in orange robes, with long braided hair, holds a small brass vessel and wears silver bangles. Women in saris and salwar kameez stand in a row behind, watching. Brass oil lamps stand on the left beside a standing fan. a person appearance is an uncertain candidate.2016-04-28Photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red-carpeted stage. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha necklace and a saffron-orange shawl sits on a red cushion, smiling and extending his right hand toward a golden ritual object shaped like a bird or lotus. Beside him, two bearded men in orange robes with rudraksha malas lean forward with hands folded or palms together. Behind them, women in orange and red saris and rudraksha malas stand with palms joined, and a crowd in orange and white clothing stands along the back. Gold lamp stands and a brass vessel are at the left edge, and a bald devotee in the foreground wears a beaded necklace.2016-04-28A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown wrap and a multi-coloured flower garland, reaches forward to hand a gold-toned coconut or fruit wrapped in an orange cloth to a devotee. He sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat beside a large golden ceremonial vessel with a face motif. Around him stand devotees in white and red garments and orange shawls, with rudraksha malas visible on some. A white pedestal cooler and a camera rig appear in the background, and a woman in a red sari watches closely. The appearance matches the a person description: long swept-back hair, saffron-toned clothing, and a floral garland, seated in a position of honour.2016-05-01A photograph of a ritual scene in a crowded hall. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and a fresh garland of white and red flowers sits on a raised seat, leaning forward to place a hand on the head of a man kneeling before them in a red and orange shawl. A golden trident stands in the foreground beside a bald man in a rudraksha mala. Behind them, devotees in saffron, red and pink saris and kurtas stand watching, some holding phones, and a man in a white dhoti and a man in a turban hold a microphone. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne, with long dark hair swept back, a rudraksha mala draped across the shoulders, and a brown-red robe, holding a phone to the ear and smiling. Beside him a man in white kurta with a red shawl kneels and offers a small framed picture and a gold-toned rod. Behind them a woman in a cream and gold sari with an orange shawl stands, and several people in red, orange and pink saris and kurtas watch from the background. Green foliage and a grey equipment box are visible at the right edge.2016-05-11A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a tent. A man with long dark hair and a copper-coloured beaded necklace, wearing a rust-coloured wrap and a dark bracelet, sits cross-legged on red cloth and reaches toward a seated bearded man in orange robes who presses his palms together. Behind them, a golden ceremonial vessel with a curved handle sits on the cloth. Behind the stage, a group of women in orange and white saris with rudraksha malas stand with hands folded, and a row of seated devotees in white clothes fills the background. A bald man in the lower right corner leans in.2016-04-28April 27 20162016-04-27