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A photograph of a seated figure at the centre with palms pressed together in a namaskar gesture, wearing an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala draped across the shoulders and multiple ornate gold necklaces with a gold pendant. The figure's arms are adorned with gold armlets and bangles. Flanking the central figure, two bald men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces also sit with hands near their laps, one wearing spectacles. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand, and at the right edge a person in orange draped with a marigold garland is partly visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial gathering with a white cloth backdrop.

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April 18 20162016-04-18September 14 20152015-09-14October 15 20152015-10-15A photograph of a festive procession or ritual gathering at night under a decorated tent ceiling with red and green patterns. In the centre, a person in an orange-saffron turban and orange robes with a long gold-and-bead necklace and a white and red flower garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting and a broad smile. Beside them on the left, a bearded man in an orange turban and orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands in profile. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes wears a large gold bead necklace and a pendant, and an elderly person with light hair smiles at the edge. A tall silver-coloured ceremonial staff with a decorative finial rises behind the centre figure, and others in the crowd are visible in the background.2013-02-12A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe with gold trim sits on a gilded throne, wearing a long layered gold-bead necklace and rudraksha mala, with gold armbands and bangles. Before him a man in a white shirt kneels and holds the seated man's bare foot in both hands, performing padapuja. Behind them stands a bald man with vibhuti on his forehead, wearing thick glasses and a rudraksha mala over a saffron robe. Two more people in saffron and white stand at the back, and a brass oil lamp rests on the right. A dark red backdrop fills the background.2015-10-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12A seated figure in a maroon-red turban, gold-bordered maroon robe and layered rudraksha malas hands a red ball toward a man in orange robes at the right, who reaches out with both hands. A bald man with an orange-yellow forehead band, glasses and maroon robe with gold border and a gold ceremonial pendant sits centre, watching. Behind them, a standing figure in white with rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands near a brass lamp stand. Gold-carved throne and deep red drapery form the background.2015-10-08February 12 20132013-02-12A seated man in a red turban, gold-striped saffron-red robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne, smiling and reaching forward. Beside him, a bald man with an orange forehead band and glasses wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A man in an orange turban and grey shirt kneels and offers a fruit. Brass oil lamps and a gold-edged red backdrop stand behind them, and a woman in white stands at the right edge.2015-10-08Seated outdoor gathering at a satsang. Front left, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a white vertical forehead marking with a red dot wears an orange-saffron shawl and a garland of white and red flowers, with rings and beaded bracelets on his hands. Next to him, a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes with gold-toned chains and a gold pendant sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a standing row of people in orange and saffron clothing, and a man in orange holding a long pole. Marigold flowers lie at the bottom right edge. a person cues are the long hair, shawl and garland, but the appearance is uncertain. Visible people: roughly ten.2013-02-12August 07th 20152015-08-07Photograph of a darshan session in a gold-accented ceremonial hall with a red backdrop. On the left, a man in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron robes with gold border, a gold necklace with pendant and rudraksha beads sits on a gold throne and gestures with an outstretched hand. Beside him, a shaved-headed man with a yellow-orange vibhuti forehead mark, round glasses, a rudraksha-bead mala and gold necklace sits in orange robes. Behind them a woman in a white sari with gold border and red garland stands, and at right a man in a checked shirt presses his palms together in namaskar, holding a fruit. Gold oil lamps stand nearby.2015-08-07