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A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments and a rust-orange cloth wrap over a leopard-print cushion, wearing long orange and yellow fruit-and-rudraksha garlands. The figure holds a silver trident-staff and smiles while a bald man in a beige shirt kneels with palms joined at the feet. Behind, a woman in white with a rust-orange shawl and beaded necklace stands near a woman in a pink-orange saree with palms pressed together, and a golden throne with carved panels stands at left. A seated woman in orange garments sits near a gold object at center. The figure's cues include rust-orange turban and garlands, which are compatible with a person identity, shown in a padapuja setting. The scene is a padapuja at a satsang with devotees.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and long dark hair swept back sits on a red tiger-print cushioned seat, adorned with a long floral garland, ornate gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, with a white tilak on his forehead. A devotee in a white shirt and trousers bends forward to touch his feet while another man holds an offering plate. Behind them a woman in a saffron sari stands holding a silver trident, with women in saffron and white garments and a child watching. A gold lion-headed figure and a golden deity murti sit in the foreground, with red drapes and a gold-framed backdrop around the scene.2014-08-02A seated figure in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robe sits on a red tiger-striped throne, wearing a long white and yellow flower garland and a red flower at the ear. The figure holds a red rose extended toward a kneeling man in a purple shirt who bends forward to touch the figure's hand. Behind them, women in white and purple saris, one with an orange shawl, stand on a red carpet beside a gold ornamental lion. Two people are visible at the right edge in saris. Gold decorative elements and a dark red curtain frame the scene.2014-04-04August 14 20162016-08-14Devotees gather in a red-draped temple room with golden pillars and brass lamps. In the foreground, a seated figure in a rust-orange wrap, rudraksha mala and gold bangles extends a hand as an elderly man in a white shirt and grey trousers bows low to touch it. Behind them, a bald priest in a saffron-brown dhoti with a white-and-gold beaded necklace stands near a golden staff, while women in cream and green saris and headscarves look on. A pale-yellow sari wearer with a rudraksha mala raises a finger to her lips. Several other people stand in the background. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the scene is darshan with pada-puja-style respect.2015-10-26A seated figure on a red and gold throne with a gold lion-headed armrest is being honoured by a devotee in orange. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red garment, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-brown shawl, and rests a hand on the bowing devotee's head. The devotee in an orange shirt and orange cloth bends low at the chair. Behind them, women in white saris with rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand in a row near a gold-framed altar decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a gold deity murti. Red carpet and maroon drapes complete the hall. A fruit tray and sweets sit at the base of the throne.2014-10-26October 25 20152015-10-25Photograph inside a shrine room at an ashram. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange-saffron garments, a white and yellow flower garland and red beaded necklaces leans forward to offer a fruit to a kneeling man in a red t-shirt and glasses, who receives it with folded hands. Behind them, a woman in white with a tilak and a woman in an orange and cream sari with a gold border stand by. Brass oil lamps, a decorated deity murti area with flower garlands, and brass plates with offerings sit in front. Several people are visible; the seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate.2015-06-02A seated man in a rust-red turban and orange-brown robes sits on a gold lion-armed throne before a gilded backdrop, wearing red and white flower garlands, a green leaf garland, gold armbands and bangles. He smiles and holds sweets in his hand toward a woman in a yellow polka-dot sari who bends forward. Beside him a man in white dhoti with a saffron shawl holds a tray of orange sweets, and a microphone stands at right with gold lamps in the background.2015-11-10A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene. A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange-brown turban, an orange robe with a dark brown shawl, and a garland of white and pink flowers, with long hair falling down. Probable Swamiji is seated at the left, with his cues being the orange turban, ornate robe and garland of flowers on the throne. Devotees in saffron, orange and red clothing reach forward to touch or offer to him beside a gold trident-shaped ritual object in the foreground. A woman in an orange and gold sari and a young woman in white and purple stand nearby, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-04-29Indoor photo of a seated figure on a red-and-gold throne with a red zebra-striped upholstered seat and gilded armrest. The central figure wears a red and orange turban with gold ornaments, a white and yellow flower garland, red bangles and a leopard-print garment over a rust-red cloth, smiling and gesturing. Kneeling before the throne, a young woman in a peach sari and a young man in a plum shirt offer a red apple. Behind them, women stand on a red carpet: one in white with a rust-red scarf and gold-bordered blouse, another in lilac with a red scarf, and others in saris, holding fruit and flowers. A rose bouquet lies on the throne and an air conditioner stands against the wall. a person is identified by the turban, flower garland, red bangles and the seated throne role. Five or more people are visible.2014-04-04September 16 20152015-09-16September 03 20122012-09-03