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Photograph of a ritual in an indoor hall with a fire pit. A bearded man in a rust-red dhoti and wrap, wearing a white and pink jasmine garland, a gold chain and a red thread on his wrist, stands barefoot with palms pressed together at his forehead. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a brass tray, with white ash stripes on his arms. A lit fire rises from a flower-ringed platform in front, and behind them stands a Shiva lingam with a silver-and-blue cover, garlanded with flowers, in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop with a trident. Two people are visible, and a fan and deity figure appear at the edges.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a gold necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Garlands of white, pink and green flowers hang over his shoulders. Beside him, a man in orange robes with long dark hair and a beard holds a lit aarti lamp over a silver plate of offerings for the seated man. To the left, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes watches, and at the right edge a woman in orange is partly visible with hands folded. Behind the throne are yellow flower decorations, a trident on the right, and blue-and-white striped drapery. Pancha arati-style lamp worship is in progress.2008-07-17June 10 20172017-06-10June 10 20172017-06-10March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-and-saffron border and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gold lion-armrested throne, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and his hair swept back. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a short-haired man in a white-and-grey striped shirt who kneels before him, palm raised. Behind them is a deity murti draped in green and purple cloth and decorated with red flower garlands, flanked by gold pillars and a red satin cloth. Two standing men in the background, one in a white shirt, observe. The appearance-based candidate, who has the long hair, rudraksha mala and orange robe, is labelled Swamiji (probable) in the seated-teacher role giving blessing.2013-09-28A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a red-brown forehead mark, raising one hand in blessing toward a man in a white kurta who bows with his head lowered. The seated figure sits on a gold throne before a red cushioned backdrop framed by white jasmine garlands with yellow and purple flowers. A man in orange clothing at lower left holds a flower garland, and a microphone stands at right beside a dark curtain. Several heads of onlookers are visible in the foreground. Scattered petals lie around. Probable Swamiji cues include the long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold seat, appearing in an in-person setting.2008-01-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in a rust-red robe and brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder, raising his right hand to bless the head of a standing man in white kurta and a red-and-brown rudraksha shawl who presses his palms together in greeting. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. Behind them, a golden trident stands upright, with garlanded deity murtis, gold necklaces, red and green drapes, and white lilies in the background. A woman with a red-marked forehead is partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne seating, and the page indicates his presence at this event. The blessing is a darshan exchange with a devotee.2014-12-28June 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes presses his palms together in anjali namaskar before an ornate gold-embossed backdrop. He wears long dark hair, a white forehead marking with a red bindi, gold hoop earrings, multiple strands of orange rudraksha beads, and matching orange bead armlets. He sits cross-legged on a plush red-and-patterned cushioned seat, with a jeweled waistband and bare feet visible. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron clothing, rudraksha malas, long hair and ceremonial adornments, seated in a satsang setting.2013-02-20A homa fire ritual in a decorated temple-like hall. A shirtless man in a yellow dhoti with a green border and a red rudraksha-style bead necklace pours liquid from a large brass pot onto a blazing fire pit of wood. Behind him, another man in a white dhoti stands near a golden throne-style seat with a green backdrop. Golden umbrellas, gold standards and a colourful floral arrangement frame the scene, with brass lamps on a side table. A seated man in white and a few others sit in the background. The fire pit holds a decorated clay figure and marigold-red flowers.2015-07-16February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copies