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A photograph inside a temple-like hall during a ritual event. A man in a red-maroon robe with long swept-back dark hair sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a leopard-print cushion, a microphone on a stand before him, and a rudraksha-style necklace and ceremonial gold pendant at his chest. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, maroon robe and ceremonial jewelry. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with an orange sash kneels on the floor at the left, reaching toward a mandala-like drawing on the ground. Behind them stand a deity murti decorated with jewelled garments and a large golden deity figure with a crown, flanked by tall brass lamps and marigold garlands in orange and yellow. A red carpet lies at the foot of the throne.

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January 30 20162016-01-30March 28 20162016-03-28February 11 20122012-02-11Outdoor ceremony on a golden throne with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow and white marigold garlands arranged in heart-like arches. A seated man in orange-red robes, a red and gold garland, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in namaskar and a slight smile. Before him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple and gold shawl and a pink headcloth pours water from a small vessel over the seated man's hands, while yellow flowers lie on the cushion. Golden lion figures flank the throne, with gold-handled tridents, a gold parasol and a standing fan behind.2015-07-17A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robes sits cross-legged on a large gold-covered throne with a carved arched back, flanked by two gilded lion sculptures. He presses his palms together in front of his face in a namaste gesture. He wears layered beaded necklaces, including a long rudraksha-style mala, and a red tilak on his forehead. The throne is draped with red and tiger-striped cushions and a tiger-print cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and an orange cup sits on a tray at lower left. A microphone stand is visible at right. a person is identified by the saffron turban, ornate beaded malas and ceremonial gold-throne setting.2015-11-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-head armrests, arms spread outward in an expressive gesture. A garland of red, orange, green, white and pink flowers arches behind him, and a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace hangs on his chest. To his left stands a gilded deity murti with a dark face, ornate gold jewelry and raised arms. Gold oil lamps flank the throne on a red draped dais, with a painted forest backdrop behind.2015-07-26A photograph of a single man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gilded arched backrest. He wears a rust-orange robe over one shoulder, long rust-orange cloth wrap, and a double strand of gold and beaded necklaces, with a white and red forehead mark and small earrings. His hands are clasped in his lap and he looks to the side. Behind him are maroon velvet cushions, a tiger-striped cloth, and a brass oil lamp on the right. The ornate gold and colourful painted backdrop suggests a temple-style dais. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold beads and rudraksha-style mala, and a saffron robe, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2013-04-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. His long dark hair is swept back, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a deity murti in yellow and pink garlands is visible. In the foreground, a bald priest in white dhoti with a red border faces him, with silver trays holding apples, flowers and offerings. Incense smoke rises at the right edge. The scene suggests a puja or darshan, with the seated figure a person by visible cues: swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and enthroned position.2010-08-09A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a matching orange turban sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a multi-strand flower garland and a gold necklace, with a microphone stand beside him. Two visitors sit to the left on a silver bench: a man in white kurta and dark-framed glasses leaning forward with an orange shawl, and a woman in a green and pink sari holding papers. Fairy lights hang in front of a magenta curtain, a golden deity murti stands on a shrine panel at left, and the floor is covered with colourful striped rugs. The scene suggests a satsang discourse with a question-and-answer exchange.2017-10-18A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-face armrests, red and black tiger-striped cushions, and a tall gold arched backrest. Hands are pressed together in prayer near the chin, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments hangs at the chest. A microphone stand is nearby, and a small brass lamp sits on the lower dais. A gilt-framed backdrop and gold lamp stands frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces match the appearance cues, and the seated figure is giving a discourse.2015-11-21A seated man in an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and red velvet cushions, sitting cross-legged on a tiger-skin mat. He wears a red-orange turban and matching draped robe, a rudraksha mala necklace, bangles, and white sacred markings on his arms, with hands joined in greeting. Behind him a gilded deity murti with a crown and raised arm stands beside a painted wall and pink-and-green lotus pillars. A gilded double door is on the left.2013-11-22A seated man in orange-saffron robes and white flower garlands with gold-toned beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a golden lion figure at its base, palms pressed together in greeting. Four men stand to the left in white dhotis: one in a purple-and-gold shawl with bare arms and sandalwood marks, one in a pink-and-gold garment with white shawl, and a bare-chested man in the foreground bending forward with his back to the camera. A brass lamp stands beside the throne against a deep red velvet curtain on a red carpeted stage.2015-11-22