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A photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall. On a large ornate gold throne with red cushions sits a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditative pose; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Before the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and orange garments; several women in yellow-bordered white saris and devotees in white dhotis hold lit oil lamps and offer flowers, while a silver plate with flowers and fruit sits in front. Incense smoke rises from the lower right. A wooden stand with gold carvings, a standing fan and a painted temple backdrop complete the scene.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, a flower-decorated tray on a side table. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris with saffron or yellow borders sit cross-legged on the floor in front of him, several holding lit oil lamps or aarti flames while others hold brass plates of offerings, flowers and trays. Smoke rises from incense near the floor. The room has blue curtains, a wall of temple-style painting at left and a standing fan. Ritual aarti being performed before a seated teacher, a person figure on throne with saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala.2010-10-29A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small side table bearing flowers and fruit. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and cream clothes with yellow or orange shawls hold lit oil lamps and perform aarti before a brass thali of flowers and offerings. A small steel fan and sheer curtains are in the background. A seated figure in saffron with a long dark hairstyle on a golden throne fits the appearance cues of a person, with the rest of the people being devotees performing aarti.2010-10-29October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange saffron robes with a garland and long swept-back hair, presiding over a small group. Around him, about eight devotees sit on the floor in white ritual clothes with yellow shawls and red threads, many holding small oil lamps lit with flames, as in an aarti-style offering. A metal tray with offerings sits at the left near the throne, and a plain cream wall with a barred window forms the background. a person is shown in orange saffron robes and garland, seated on a golden throne and teaching the devotees.2010-10-07October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, before a small group gathered on the floor. Several devotees in white, cream and yellow clothing hold up lit oil lamps while others sit around a brass tray of offerings and flowers. The man's appearance, long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold throne, is consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated as a teacher during a satsang-style gathering. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl sits in the foreground, and a woman in an orange shawl sits at right. A fan, curtains and a gold-framed decorative backdrop complete the hall.2010-10-29November 24 20102010-11-24A photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate. Seated on the left and in front, several people in white dhoti and shawl clothing with white forehead markings and gold necklaces hold lit oil lamps in their hands. Two young women with long braids, one in a white sari with a yellow border, sit with their backs to the camera, and a small table with fruit and a bowl stands beside the throne. A white tower fan stands behind the group and dark blue curtains hang on the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala on a gold-carved, red-cushioned throne-style seat at the top left, looking to the side with hands resting in his lap. Before him on the floor, a group of devotees sits in a semicircle: a woman in orange with long dark hair holds a lit oil lamp, a man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a flaming lamp, a shaven-headed man in white with a gold necklace holds a plate, and others in yellow, green and white saris sit with folded hands. Gold brass plates and lamps are arranged on the floor, and a tray with apples sits on the left. Pink walls, a window and two portable heaters are in the background.2010-09-17A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long hair swept back, eyes closed, in a plain white-walled hall. Before him, a row of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and gold-beaded necklaces, bend forward holding flames and offerings; one white-clad man in the center holds lit oil lamps while others reach toward the flames. A small table to the left holds fruit and a plate, and a white tower fan stands behind. Young women in white with yellow borders and braided hair sit in the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copies