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Night outdoor gathering on a sandy ground with a crowd seated behind. A seated figure in the centre wears an orange-red robe, a long gold-beaded necklace, bangles, and a white forehead mark, with dark swept-back hair, seated on an ornate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion. A bald man in a red dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas stands at left holding a tall silver staff. Two young men in orange-red garments with rudraksha malas sit on the sand in front, one holding a small black case. Seated devotees in white, pink and red clothing with red shawls and garlands watch, with city lights in the distance.

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A night-time photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold chain necklace and a long gold-beaded mala, with a white tilak on his forehead and long dark hair swept back; he is seated with hands folded and gaze lifted. Two young men in orange-red garments sit on the sand in front, one with a rudraksha mala, and a small monitor and a tall metal stand are in the foreground. Seated devotees in red and white clothing are blurred in the background.2015-12-25Outdoor evening satsang on sand at night. A man with long dark hair and a white-and-red vibhuti forehead mark sits on an ornate silver-and-wood throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a red-orange robe with gold borders, a long gold-bead necklace, bracelets and an upper-arm band, hands folded in his lap. Behind him a silver staff-like standard and a small lamp stand. Seated audience members in red shawls, saris and pastel clothes sit on the sand and red carpet, several holding water bottles. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style ornaments and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne in saffron-red robes.2015-12-25Night photo at a beach event with a seated audience on sand. A man in a long-haired wig with a white forehead mark and ornate gold necklace, wearing a red-orange robe with gold border, stands beside an ornate silver-and-wood throne covered with leopard-print cushions. A shaved-headed man in red robes and rudraksha malas stands at the throne's left side. Many devotees in white and pastel clothing sit with hands in anjali. Some in white garments stand at the back.2015-12-25A nighttime outdoor photograph of a seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a maroon and saffron-bordered dhoti-style garment, a bead rudraksha mala with ornamental gold pendants, and large earrings, smiling as attendants gather around. A man in a white shirt with a red shawl stands at left, a silver trident is visible at upper left, and a man in maroon and gold robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind the seated figure. On the right, men in white dhotis and white shirts with red garlands stand near a lit area. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha mala, though this is uncertain. The setting appears to be a beach at night with dim lighting.2015-12-24December 25 20152015-12-25December 24 20152015-12-24Night-time outdoor ceremony with a central figure in saffron-orange dress and layered red-and-white beaded malas, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Behind him stands a dark wooden throne-like seat with carved frame and a trident-topped staff rising above it. Around him, men in orange and red robes with rudraksha malas and shaved heads stand attentively, one in white dhoti. At right, a figure in white cloth bows forward toward the seat, and a person wearing a blue-and-orange head wrap sits low in the foreground. Warm pink and purple lighting falls on the scene, with palm trees and distant lights behind.2015-12-24December 24 20152015-12-24Night outdoor gathering on a sandy beach. A man seated on an ornate wooden chair with silver-trimmed cushion, on a red carpet, wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, bangles and a white forehead mark; a microphone on a stand stands beside him. He appears to be the teacher figure, and a person candidate by the orange-red clothing and prominent beads, though the face is not clearly distinct. Before him, roughly 60 to 80 people sit on the sand in rows, many with palms pressed together in anjali, some in white, red and colourful saris and kurtas. A small dark tablet sits on the carpet edge.2015-12-25December 25 20152015-12-25A photograph taken at night on a sandy ground shows a seated man in a red-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap, wearing a long garland of golden beads and gold armbands. He has long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and sits on a carved wooden stool with a leopard-print cushion, in front of an ornate silver-and-dark throne. Behind him, a standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha mala. A tall silver stand with a red base stands to the left. Probable Swamiji (Swamiji (probable)) appears seated in an in-person setting with his distinctive long hair, saffron-toned ceremonial garments and gold garland.2015-12-25A night-time outdoor event in red-lit darkness. A person seated in a dark red leather throne-style chair wears a red-orange garment, long ornate red-and-gold beaded garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and a bracelet, and holds hands together in the lap. Around the seat, several men stand in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, some wearing dark or red shawls and beaded necklaces. On the left a silver trident is visible.2015-12-24