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Night photograph of an outdoor ritual beside water, with city lights reflected on the river behind. A man seated on a silver-backed throne wears an orange-red turban, saffron-red robe, gold armbands and a heavy gold-and-beaded necklace, holding a small silver bowl and smiling. A bald young man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala sits at a low altar draped with white garlands and red flowers, beside a silver lamp and offerings. Behind them, devotees in orange and white sit on the ground watching. A yellow-fringed canopy hangs overhead. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man on the throne, identified by his turban, ornate gold jewellery and throne seat; the role is presiding ritual leader.

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Outdoor night puja beside a river with city lights reflected on the water. A seated figure in a rust-red turban, red-orange and gold garments, gold armlets and a gold necklace of beads holds a silver bell and lamp over a silver puja setup decorated with white flower garlands, red petals and a small deity murti. Another seated figure with a shaved head wears a red shawl and rudraksha mala. Devotees sit behind on the ground, including a bearded man in a red scarf and a woman in dark clothing. An ornate silver seat stands at the left and a silver conch rests on a cloth in front. a person: the seated ritual leader wears a rust-red turban, red-orange robes, gold ornaments and beaded necklaces, with cues matching the archive's description.2014-03-20At an outdoor night ritual beside water, a figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red garment with gold border sits on an ornate silver-backed chair under a fringed canopy, holding a lit flame aloft in gold bangles and a gold necklace. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, gold jewellery and bangles, consistent with the page's claim. Beside the altar a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and microphone sits at a table of white and pink flower garlands, a silver lamp and brass vessels. Behind them devotees in orange and white sit at dusk, some with hands folded in prayer, with city lights across the water.2014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20Night outdoor ritual photograph. A woman seated on a silver-backed throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a red-orange turban, red and gold sari, gold bangles, and a long beaded gold necklace, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) over a silver plate. Beside her a shaved-headed man in saffron robes and rudraksha mala, with white tilak, performs the ritual at a low table covered with a patterned cloth, pink flower petals, white garlands and a silver kettle-like vessel. A trident draped in white and red garlands stands at left under a yellow-fringed canopy. Seated devotees in saffron and orange clothing sit in the dark background, some with hands folded.2014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20Night outdoor satsang by a river. A seated figure on a leopard-print-covered seat under a gold-fringed yellow umbrella presses palms together in namaste; he wears a red-orange turban, saffron-orange draped clothing, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and carries a visible ceremonial look. A brass kalasha, a silver bowl and a silver pitcher stand on a brocade-covered table with white flower garlands and scattered red petals. A bald saffron-robed monk with a rudraksha mala sits beside the table. Around fifteen to twenty seated devotees in white, saffron and dark clothing sit on the ground, several with hands folded, under lights reflecting on the water behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in turban and gold jewellery is presented as the teacher, with cues of red-orange turban, gold necklace and ceremonial dress.2014-03-20Night outdoor ritual by a lake with lights reflected on dark water. A seated figure in a red-orange turban, gold necklaces and gold armlets, wearing a red and gold sari-style garment, holds a small bell and smiles over a worship table. The table holds a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in white flower garlands with pink petals, a brass lamp and an oil lamp, and a glass-covered brass item. A silver-framed seat with leopard-print cushion sits behind. Around the table, a shaved-headed young man in orange-red robes with rudraksha and an orange-clad man in white tilak and a bare-chested person assist. Devotees in saffron and dark clothing sit on the bank behind, about a dozen people visible.2014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20Night photograph of a figure seated on an ornate silver-framed throne, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes lowered. The figure wears a rust-red turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a heavy gold necklace and gold armlets, and an orange-and-gold shawl over bare shoulders. To the right, a silver kalasha-style vessel stands beside a garland of white flowers with red rose accents. Behind, seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit with hands folded, some wearing glasses, against a dark night background with distant lights. Swamiji (probable) is visible, seated in the foreground with a turban, gold jewellery and a shawl.2014-03-20