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A photograph of a seated bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a short beard, wearing a saffron-red cloth over the shoulder and a heavy gold-beaded mala necklace. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with a silver ornate backrest, smiling as he faces a person on the left whose shoulder is visible. Behind him hang garlands of white, yellow, green and red flowers, with a silver stand holding a cup and silver ritual objects nearby. One other partially visible person is at the left edge and a small head at the bottom.

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April 19 20182018-04-19 +1 copiesApril 19 20182018-04-19A photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside an ornately decorated hall. A bare-chested, shaved-headed devotee kneels forward while a seated man in a rust-red dhoti-style wrap and rust shawl, with a long braided-looking dark hair, rudraksha-like beads and gold necklaces, places his right hand on the devotee's head. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne-like seat with silver railings. Behind them hang garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, white and green, and a silver bowl stands on a small table. A younger attendant in saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha malas stands at the left edge, watching. The scene resembles a shakti initiation blessing.2018-04-19A seated man in a rust-brown ochre robe sits on a red cushioned throne with a large gold repoussé backrest. He wears long gold ceremonial chains with bell-shaped gold beads, and a red-and-yellow flower garland. He holds a pink-and-white striped staff with a white tuft and a red-and-yellow flower garland, and smiles while touching the bare back of a young boy in a white dhoti. The boy wears rudraksha beads and stands in front of him. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala is partly visible at left, and a person's arm appears at the right edge. Visible cues for the seated man include long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklaces, saffron-brown clothing and a vibhuti mark, so he is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate seated on the throne.2017-08-02A man seated on an ornately carved silver-toned throne with leopard-print cushions, smiling and looking toward a young child beside him. He wears a long swept-back dark hair, a rust-red saffron-toned robe draped over his shoulders and bare chest, a ceremonial gold necklace with large beads and a golden pendant, and a red wrist thread. To the right, a small child in a red outfit with gold trim and a green-dyed hair streak sits on the throne arm, holding a fan. The background shows a red and gold decorated backdrop. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in person with distinctive long hair, saffron robe and gold ornamental necklace.2018-04-26A smiling bearded man sits on an ornate silver throne covered with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rust-red turban with a gold jewelled ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, and orange-red silk robes with gold borders. He wears layered gold bead necklaces, a gold waist belt, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a microphone stand nearby. Behind him are garlands of white and yellow flowers and red roses, and a blue and gold decorated arch.2017-10-18A seated man in a silver-and-gold ornate throne with leopard-print cushions speaks during a satsang on a stage. He wears a red-orange dhoti and a red-pink flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with his right hand raised gesturing. Behind him stands a decorated deity murti draped in red and gold silk with a jewelled crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers, alongside silver trident-like staffs. A man in an orange-brown cloth and rudraksha beads sits at the lower left. A microphone and a small table fan are visible at the side of the throne. a person: the seated speaker wears a red-orange robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and a flower garland, and sits on a grand throne during the talk.2018-04-19April 19 20182018-04-19October 07 20172017-10-07A man with long dark hair, a beard and a white tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in leopard-print fabric. He wears a rust-brown robe, a white-and-maroon flower garland over rudraksha beads, gold earrings and rudraksha bracelets. He gazes to the side. Behind him a second man in a gold chain and a woman in a white sari sit near a gilded backdrop with orange and green floral decoration. The blurred background shows a crowd and temple-like decor.2017-02-24A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange vibhuti/kumkum-style mark on his forehead, and a red-orange saffron-coloured wrap seated on an ornate silver-and-white carved throne with leopard-print cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha-style beaded malas with gold ornaments, matching beaded armbands, and a gold ring; he holds his hands clasped in his lap, with a red curtain behind him and a silver-and-white ceremonial staff at left. One physical person is visible.2017-10-15 +1 copiesA man with long dark dreadlocks and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne carved with floral scrollwork and lion-head armrests. He wears a rust-orange draped garment, multiple strands of orange rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, orange beaded armbands and a gold ring. He sits on a leopard-print cushion and leans toward a microphone on a stand, smiling as he speaks. The background is a large decorative silver panel. No other people are visible.2017-10-15