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A seated man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-red shawl and a thick brown rudraksha mala sits before an ornate gold throne with a silver trident. A woman in a cream sari with a gold border kneels in front, holding a steel tray of green leaves and folded dollar bills as an offering. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl sits, and robed attendants and flower plants fill the background of a ceremonial hall.

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A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a red-orange robe, a thick brown and rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a small earring sits on a gold ornate throne beside a silver trident. A woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari kneels at left, offering a steel tray of green leaves and folded dollar bills. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and saffron shawl sits on a blue mat amid scattered petals, and a purple gold-brocade cloth lies in the foreground. The setting suggests a puja offering or darshan with a golden throne and trident.2014-12-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a yellow border, a rudraksha-style mala around the neck, and a yellow mark on the forehead. He sits cross-legged with his hands extended, receiving or offering something from a white-clad woman kneeling at right in a white sari with a red shawl. A man in white dhoti with a red sash bends over a low table at center, while another man in white with a red-and-gold shawl stands behind. Trays hold green leaves, steel bowls and small offerings, and a brass plate of green leaves sits at lower left beside a small brass vessel. Two women in white saris stand in the background near a red sofa and a blue curtain. The scene suggests a ritual or puja setting.2015-12-20June 26 20172017-06-26April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesDecember 15 20172017-12-15December 19 20152015-12-19A photograph of a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold chain, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion before gold draped curtains. He has a red tilak and white vibhuti markings and his eyes are closed as he reaches out. A woman in a red blouse and dark sari stands close, her hands held out toward him, while a silver dish and a green leaf lie on the low table in front. Potted plants sit at the right edge. The man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) with several cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, saffron-orange clothing and ceremonial gold chain, seated in a central role.2016-07-12A seated man on a gilded throne with a carved golden backrest and red cushions, wearing a rust-brown robe, long swept-back hair, a thick gold necklace and bracelets, is holding a white thread out to a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with an orange shawl. Two women stand or kneel nearby; one standing woman wears a rust-brown sari, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. A copper vessel and a small brass deity murti sit near the throne, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. Red curtains form the backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in rust-brown robes, long hair and gold ornaments, performing a thread-giving initiation for devotee delegates.2017-04-26A man seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-red robe, a gold pendant necklace, gold armbands and a long white-and-purple flower garland, with a vertical tilak on his forehead. A woman in a white sari with gold border and red shawl sits at left holding a silver tray with offerings, and a bare-chested priest with white-marked torso kneels at right pouring liquid from a vessel. Behind them stand a bronze statue of a standing figure and a golden carved arch on a stage backdrop with red-and-black tiered seating. Flower offerings lie at the throne's base. The man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-red clothing, gold ornaments and garland, seated on a throne.2017-06-26November 10 20152015-11-10A photograph inside a gold-decorated hall during a ceremony. A bearded man with long dark dreadlocked hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a white and gold flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a dark brown cloth wrap sits at left holding a silver trident and passing a gold chain to a woman in a white sari with a gold border, who holds a folded orange cloth. Behind them a woman in a maroon top and rudraksha mala smiles and assists, and another woman in rust-coloured clothing speaks into a microphone. Ornate gold panels and brass lamps fill the background, with saffron-robed attendees at the right.2017-04-30 +1 copiesMay 11 20162016-05-11