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A stage ceremony with golden ornate backdrop and red curtain. A bald man in orange-red robes with a long pearl-and-bead necklace and a gold pendant stands center, raising a hand to his mouth. On the right, a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange robes, shirtless with rudraksha beads, faces him near a gold lion-head ornament and a keyboard. On the left, two men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand with hands folded in respect. A pile of garlands or offerings sits on a tray in front, and a steel flask stands nearby.

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September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesMay 27 20152015-05-27July 09 20162016-07-09October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with ornate gold and red decor. A bald man in orange robes with a long white-and-gold beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala stands centre-left. On the right, a figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robes raises a hand toward a seated person, and a golden lion-head ornament is in the foreground. On the left, a man in a white dhoti-style outfit and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and another man in white with a red-orange striped shawl stands beside him. A marigold garland hangs in the background and a tray of flowers sits below.2015-09-12A seated man in a red turban, gold-striped saffron-red robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne, smiling and reaching forward. Beside him, a bald man with an orange forehead band and glasses wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A man in an orange turban and grey shirt kneels and offers a fruit. Brass oil lamps and a gold-edged red backdrop stand behind them, and a woman in white stands at the right edge.2015-10-08October 12 20152015-10-12Photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple hall with a gold-trimmed pillar. A seated man in orange-red saffron cloth with a gold-bordered shawl, rudraksha beads, a red-and-gold headband and a red bindi with white vibhuti marks holds a small gold cup or vessel in his hands. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders applies white paste to his forehead, and another man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white marks on his forehead and arms assists nearby. A golden throne with red cushioning and a large gold backrest stands behind the seated figure, and an orange-and-blue ornamental fan or prabhavali hangs on the pillar.2012-05-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban, red-orange robe and a long ornate necklace of rudraksha beads and gold-toned beads sits on a golden throne before a flower-decorated altar with yellow and orange garlands. An older man with grey hair and a beard, wearing an orange shawl and a white flower garland, bows forward and touches the seated figure's arm. Around them stand three men in white and saffron clothing with white tilak marks on their foreheads, one holding rudraksha malas, watching with smiles. Golden deity murti and brass ritual objects sit on the altar. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's description of the event.2015-07-31A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe with gold trim sits on a gilded throne, wearing a long layered gold-bead necklace and rudraksha mala, with gold armbands and bangles. Before him a man in a white shirt kneels and holds the seated man's bare foot in both hands, performing padapuja. Behind them stands a bald man with vibhuti on his forehead, wearing thick glasses and a rudraksha mala over a saffron robe. Two more people in saffron and white stand at the back, and a brass oil lamp rests on the right. A dark red backdrop fills the background.2015-10-13