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Photograph of a night-time ritual on a red-lit stage. A figure in red and orange garments, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and garlands of orange and white flowers, stands beneath a golden ornate arch and holds a tall silver staff. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl stands at right with palms pressed together in namaste. A framed portrait is visible at left, and the area is decorated with lights and red drapery.

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July 15 20122012-07-15A photograph taken under red stage lighting of a performer dressed as a fierce deity figure in red clothing with a tiger-skin style waistband, floral garlands of yellow and white flowers, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a silver trident-like staff. Beside a gold ornate throne or peetha, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands with his palm raised toward the performer's face in a blessing or greeting gesture. Red drapes hang in the background.2012-07-15A photograph taken in red stage lighting showing a smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, a garland of yellow and white flowers, and an orange-red cloth, holding a silver trident-like staff. Standing in front of him, a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and orange shawl raises his palm toward the figure's head in a blessing gesture. Red drapery and an ornate gold-patterned throne or seat appear in the background.2012-07-15A photograph in red stage lighting of a smiling person with long, dark, wavy hair and a yellow-and-white flower garland, wearing a dark red garment, rudraksha beads and a loose white shawl, seated near an ornate gilded red throne with carved panels. A man in a white shirt reaches toward the central figure, placing a hand on the garlanded chest while a stick-like ceremonial staff stands at the left edge. Red drapery fills the background. The garlanded central figure has distinctive long hair, rudraksha beads and ceremonial adornment, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate present in person, the seated figure receiving a hand gesture during a darshan-style moment.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A photograph of a man seated in front of a large ornate golden arch-shaped backdrop under red lighting. He wears a saffron-red garment, a rudraksha mala, and multicolour flower garlands with yellow and white blossoms, and a red beaded waist belt. He holds a tall decorated staff with a red and silver ornament in his right hand and smiles toward the camera. Swamiji (probable): the long, swept-back curly hair, ornate golden seat and garlanded saffron-red robes are distinctive appearance cues for a candidate, shown as a seated person on stage. Behind him are red drapes and a glimpse of a stage setup.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden throne with a circular gilded arch behind him, under red stage lighting. He wears a saffron-red garment, a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a red and beaded waist sash, and garlands of orange and pink flowers. He grips a tall ceremonial staff with his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip while smiling. Shadowy figures are faintly visible at the edges. The setting suggests a satsang stage at an ashram event.2012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15July 15 20122012-07-15