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Photograph of a decorated altar room with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth with a tied topknot raises a lit oil lamp toward a gold-framed deity murti adorned with a silver-and-gold ornament and multicoloured garlands. On the right, a large life-size cutout or printed image of a bearded man in an orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces sits on a red cushioned throne flanked by silver lion figures, with a gold-framed throne canopy bearing a second murti and rose-and-yellow garlands. Because the seated figure is a printed cutout rather than a person, it is treated as a depiction; he is described by his role and attire only.

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November 27 20172017-11-27November 25 20172017-11-25A photograph of a stage set for satsang, with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long dark hair and beard, and a gold-beaded necklace with rudraksha malas, seated on a silver throne with lion figures and red cushions, one hand raised. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape the golden arched backdrop and two deity murti flanking him. To the left, a figure in orange cloth and bare chest holds up a lit oil lamp. Maroon curtains hang behind and rose petals are scattered on the floor. Two people are physically present.2017-11-27A photograph of a temple shrine setting with a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne under a gold arch framed by garlands of yellow, red, orange and green flowers. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe and orange turban with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala; it is a cutout or printed image rather than a live person. Beside it a deity murti stands in a gilded niche draped with flower garlands, and a gold-colored figure stands near the throne. At left a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth stands with back turned, reaching toward the deity niche. Red rose petals are scattered on the floor, and a red curtain hangs behind.2017-11-27A photograph of a temple-style stage with a red curtain and a seated figure on a silver throne with red cushions and silver lion armrests, flanked by flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, a large gold beaded necklace and bangles; the photo appears to be a cutout or framed portrait on the throne, not a live person. To the left, a standing attendant in orange cloth with white body markings holds a lit lamp toward a golden deity murti in a gilded arch decorated with garlands. A small golden figure stands in front of the throne, and a gold-framed backdrop depicts deities. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor.2017-11-27A stage set for a ceremony with a large cutout-style figure of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne, wearing a saffron-orange turban, saffron robes, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with his right hand raised in greeting. The throne is draped in red-and-green garlands with lion figures at its base and a gilded canopy behind. To the left, a deity murti in gold-and-silver ornaments and yellow garlands stands within a gold arch, while a standing attendant in orange and white holds a lamp near it. The figure on the throne is a printed photograph, not a physical person, and the scene shows no visible physical audience.2017-11-27A stage photograph in an ornate temple-style hall. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and wrap stands barefoot, holding a small flower and a bell-like object near a golden arched shrine with a dark-skinned deity murti hung with garlands. Centre-right, a bearded man in an orange turban, saffron robe and gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a silver-framed red cushioned seat flanked by silver lion figures, raising his hand in a teaching gesture. Behind him, a golden arch frames garlanded deity images and a red curtain; rose petals scatter the floor. The seated figure resembles the a person profile but his appearance is only partly distinctive, so the match is uncertain.2017-11-25November 25 20172017-11-25A ceremonial hall with a red curtain backdrop shows a seated figure on a silver and red-cushioned throne, draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and makes a hand gesture; this is a cutout or printed image rather than a physical person, and the appearance-based candidate cues (orange turban, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace) are present, so this is a probable Swamiji depiction. To the left, a gold arched shrine holds a standing deity murti adorned with a garland and jewellery. A priest with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing an orange cloth, stands at left facing the shrine and holds a lit oil lamp beside a gold stand. Gold figurines and lions flank the throne.2017-11-27A staged hall scene with a silver throne cushioned in red, flanked by two silver lion sculptures and draped with garlands in yellow, red, green and white. Seated centrally is a man with a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, rudraksha-style gold beads and a gold necklace, his right hand raised in blessing. a person is seated on this throne, distinguished by the orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces. To the left, a standing attendant in orange cloth extends a hand toward a decorated deity murti with garlands. Behind the throne stand a gold-framed deity murti and a golden female figure on the right, with red velvet drapery and a pale rug on the floor. A purple bird logo and copyright text appear in the corners.2017-11-25A photograph of a temple-style altar in a hall with deep maroon drapes. At center sits a large printed portrait of a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, a rudraksha-style garland across his chest, seated on a red cushioned throne framed by a gold arch and flower garlands in red, yellow and white, with a raised right hand in blessing. To the right, a golden deity murti stands in a gold niche, draped in green cloth and marigold garlands with a jewelled crown. Two golden female attendant figures flank the central throne, and an oil lamp with flames is visible at the far left edge, held by a partially visible hand. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person in the room, so no living people are counted.2017-11-27November 27 20172017-11-27