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A photograph of a night-time outdoor gathering beside a red throne with gold trim and an orange seat cushion. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange-red robes with a mala also holds his hands together. Seated on the right, several men in white kurtas and white clothing, some with red shawls and foreheads marked, sit with palms joined in devotion, among potted plants and a dark wall.

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Night-time photo of a seated man in an orange-gold chair with a heavy gold chain necklace and rust-red robes, palms pressed together in greeting while smiling. A man in a white shirt with a rust-red shawl kneels or bows toward him with hands folded. A shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits at left, hand raised to his chin. Devotees in white and orange robes sit to the right, hands in anjali. A patterned cloth hangs on a pillar behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace, and orange-red robes, consistent with the seated figure described as Swamiji.2015-07-07Evening ritual on a open-air ashram porch. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, long swept-back hair and a long gold-bead mala sits before a silver-embossed throne, hands raised in anjali with a small hand-held bell or implement. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing with tripundra and vibhuti marks sit around him: a shaved-headed man in orange at left with hands folded, another in orange with white tilak, and women in orange saris with rudraksha malas, hands in prayer. A brass bowl and ritual items sit on the floor, with a laptop at the left edge. Several people in the frame, all seated.2013-03-18March 28 20132013-03-28A seated man in an orange armchair sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, facing the viewer. He is bare-chested with an orange-red cloth wrapped over his shoulder and waist, a dense rudraksha mala around his neck, and a white horizontal tilak on his forehead. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas stand at dusk or night in a garden setting, one with a yellow shawl visible at left. The scene suggests a satsang or ceremonial gathering.2015-01-03March 26 20132013-03-26A photograph of a night-time ritual on an open courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red robe with an orange-gold border, a saffron shawl and a heavy gold-beaded necklace with rudraksha beads, sits on a low leopard-print seat before an ornate silver-framed throne. He holds a small ritual object in his right hand and gestures with his left. Around him, several devotees in orange and red robes sit in prayer with palms pressed together; some wear white forehead markings. A silver ritual vessel rests on the seat nearby.2013-03-18A seated figure in a red velvet throne with gold-embossed edges sits outdoors beneath a large tree, raising one hand in a teaching gesture while holding a small object. He wears a rust-brown robe, a bright red and green flower garland, gold beaded necklaces, and a red bindi on his forehead. Around him, several men in rust-brown and saffron robes with white tilak markings stand with folded hands, one holding a silver trident. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identified by the long swept hair, gold-embossed throne and ceremonial garlands; the speaker sits as teacher within the satsang group.2013-04-24A man with hands pressed together in namaskar stands at night in front of a dark background with foliage and a wooden pillar. He wears a red-maroon sleeveless garment with a gold-bordered cloth at the waist, and a long white and yellow flower garland with gold and dark beaded strands. Behind him, several people in orange robes, some with white headbands, sit or stand, and a woman in a red sari with a black-beaded necklace sits with eyes lowered. An orange cushion or seat is visible at right. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, a tilak and a flower garland, and the orange-robed assembly suggests a satsang gathering.2014-08-29April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Night outdoor event on a green mat. A man in a maroon dhoti and a long white flower garland stands at centre with palms pressed in anjali greeting, a gold ornament on his arm and a red thread bracelet. Beside him is an empty ornate gold-framed throne with red velvet cushions. Behind, a row of devotees in white clothes with red shawls stand with hands folded in namaskar, some kneeling. A woman in a green sari stands at left, and a golden lion-like statue and a decorated puja table appear at right. The man in maroon has distinctive long hair and adornments, and the page identifies a person at this event, but the image alone is insufficient to confirm his identity, so the candidate is marked unsure.2016-07-03A seated man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange robe and a multi-strand beaded garland sits cross-legged in a red upholstered throne with gold-trimmed carved arms and back. Behind him stands a tall pole painted with colourful geometric patterns and a bird motif, with palm fronds and a dusky outdoor setting. To his left a bald man in white robes with an orange shawl stands, and to his right a bald man in orange robes with a beaded mala sits.2010-10-15 +1 copies