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A photo of a temple ritual on a red-carpeted stage in front of a gold-carved throne. A figure seated on the left, with long dark dreadlocks and orange robes, raises a green leafy branch overhead. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in an orange-and-gold cloth stands bending over a seated woman in a white sari with gold beaded garlands, holding a brass bowl. A second attendant in orange robes, with long braided hair, holds a small brass vessel and wears silver bangles. Women in saris and salwar kameez stand in a row behind, watching. Brass oil lamps stand on the left beside a standing fan. a person appearance is an uncertain candidate.

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April 28 20162016-04-28A seated man with long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body wrapped in a red-orange cloth sits on a red and gold throne-like seat, receiving an offering. A younger attendant in a saffron-orange wrap with a gold waist band and bangles bends forward, holding a golden trident-shaped staff and a small offering vessel. Behind them, a crowd of women in white saris with red borders and red shawls, wearing lanyards, stands watching, with a red draped backdrop and a white floor fan at the left edge. The scene resembles a puja or darshan.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28Outdoor festival tent with red carpet and a golden trident in the foreground. A long-haired figure with dreadlocks in orange robes and a floral garland sits on a red-draped seat, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in an orange shawl. Nearby a man in a grey kurta and glasses bends forward with hands joined, another in white robes and a bearded man in white stand behind. A priest in white dhoti holds an apple near a deity-style ritual setup, and a bald man in orange and red garments and rudraksha mala looks on. A camera on a tripod films the scene and colourful paper lanterns hang from the tent ceiling.2016-04-28A seated bare-chested man with long matted dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala wrapped around his neck and shoulders sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, raising one hand. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a gold necklace and rudraksha beads stands with palms together. Behind them, a row of women in white and red saris with red shawls and kumkum on their foreheads watch. On the right, a standing attendant in saffron-orange robes with gold borders holds a brass kalasha-style vessel and a golden trident, with a wooden-framed screen on the left. Several devotees in white and red fill the background of this ritual setting.2016-04-28A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown wrap and a multi-coloured flower garland, reaches forward to hand a gold-toned coconut or fruit wrapped in an orange cloth to a devotee. He sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat beside a large golden ceremonial vessel with a face motif. Around him stand devotees in white and red garments and orange shawls, with rudraksha malas visible on some. A white pedestal cooler and a camera rig appear in the background, and a woman in a red sari watches closely. The appearance matches the a person description: long swept-back hair, saffron-toned clothing, and a floral garland, seated in a position of honour.2016-05-01A photograph from a seated satsang-style event on a red stage carpet. On the left, a figure with long dreadlocked hair, bare shoulders in rust-coloured cloth and a thick copper-coloured beaded necklace extends an arm toward a bearded man in full saffron-orange robes and matching shawl, seated at right and holding a small object in his hands. Between them stands an ornate gold-toned decorative stand. Behind them, several women in red, orange and cream saris with malas and a girl in orange clothing stand or sit, while a large audience in white and orange fills the background. a person cue: the figure on the left has long dreadlocked hair, bare shoulders and a distinctive beaded necklace. An unsure candidate is the bearded saffron-robed man, whose appearance is uncertain.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28May 21 20162016-05-21A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under a saffron-brown shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a white vertical forehead mark, reaches out to touch the head of a devotee in orange robes who kneels before him on a red-carpeted stage. Behind them, women in orange, red and white saris with rudraksha malas stand with hands joined, and a line of people in white and orange watches from the side. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge, and a gold ceremonial ornament with a crescent-shaped top sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment. The man has distinctive long hair, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha adornments consistent with the Swamiji candidate, so he is described as a probable Swamiji.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28Photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red-carpeted stage. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha necklace and a saffron-orange shawl sits on a red cushion, smiling and extending his right hand toward a golden ritual object shaped like a bird or lotus. Beside him, two bearded men in orange robes with rudraksha malas lean forward with hands folded or palms together. Behind them, women in orange and red saris and rudraksha malas stand with palms joined, and a crowd in orange and white clothing stands along the back. Gold lamp stands and a brass vessel are at the left edge, and a bald devotee in the foreground wears a beaded necklace.2016-04-28