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A photograph of a seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with long hair and a vibhuti mark on his forehead, on a red cushioned throne on a stage. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a crown and a trident-like staff nearby, under a yellow canopy with green foliage. Around him, young men and a woman in saree and gold jewellery, dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, kneel and stand, some touching his shoulders and hands in a blessing ritual. Red curtains, decorated pillars, a striped mat and standing fans surround the stage.

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A seated bearded man in an orange-brown robe and a rudraksha-style gold necklace sits on a red and white throne-like seat on a raised stage, one hand extended toward a boy kneeling before him. Around him, young people in white kurta-style clothes kneel and sit on a striped rug, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari and gold jewellery sits to the right. Behind them, a golden canopy frames a deity murti in red and gold with a trident-like staff at left. Two cooling fans and tall decorated pillars with painted panels flank the stage. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing setting.2017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20172017-02-13A seated bearded man in an ochre-red robe and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned seat before a gilded throne-like altar with a yellow curtain, a deity murti and a crown-like headdress on the figure. Around him, several young men and a woman in a maroon-and-gold sari stand or kneel in white clothing. One man in white touches the seated man's forehead while others attend nearby. A trident stands on the left and a green foliage canopy hangs above. A fan and a brass railing are in the foreground. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2017-02-14February 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a ceremonial stage inside a hall with red draped curtains and a gilded throne-canopy framing a central deity murti seated in gold garments under a red turban. In front, a bearded man with long hair and rudraksha malas, wearing orange-brown robes and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat with eyes closed, appearing to be a person, seated in the central position as the honoured figure. Around him, white-clad attendants kneel and stand, including a man in white dhoti kneeling with hands together, and a woman in a green-and-gold saree with gold necklaces standing with palms joined. A small boy in white stands at left, and a row of colourful striped mats lies on the floor. Brass lamps and decorated pillars flank the stage, and an air cooler and fans are visible.2017-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on a raised golden-framed dais hung with red drapes and green foliage. A bearded man seated on a red and gold throne wears a rust-orange robe, a rudraksha-style brown mala, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange turban. Behind him stands a gold-framed murti of a deity with a crown. Young boys in white kurta-style clothes with white vibhuti marks stand and kneel around him; one boy places a hand on the seated man's head. A woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery stands at right beside a bronze trident. Colourful striped pillars, brass bells and fans frame the scene.2017-02-14A photograph of a stage with a golden throne backed by a red curtain and a green leafy canopy, with a large deity murti visible on the throne. A bearded man with long dark hair wearing a rust-red robe and white flower garland sits centrally, a young man in white kurta kneels before him with hands raised, and another young man in white stands behind touching his head. Several young men in white dhotis and kurtas, some kneeling and some standing with folded hands, surround the stage. A woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala sits to the right. Brass railing, pillars with decorative streamers, and a table fan are in view. Five or more people are physically present on stage.2017-02-14February 19 20172017-02-19Photograph of an indoor ceremony on a stage with red drapes and a golden throne-like shrine backdrop holding a deity murti crowned with a golden crown. Central seated man with long dark hair, full beard, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, wearing saffron-orange clothing and sitting on a red cushion, appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated as the presiding teacher. Around him kneel or bend several young men in white kurtas and white dhotis, some with hands folded in devotion, and a woman in a white and gold sari stands nearby. Striped mats, fans, kalasha-style pillars and green leaves decorate the stage.2017-02-13February 14 20172017-02-14