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Ceremonial stage scene with ornate gold-carved thrones and orange draping. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on a brown leather seat beside a gold lion-headed armrest, gesturing toward a woman. A woman in a white sari and red-brown shawl with a white flower garland sits center-front, behind a tray of gold-coloured offerings. Bottom left, a man in white with a red-orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a bald man in saffron with a white garland stands, and older men in white shirts stand at the left edge. A black fan is at far left.

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September 12 20152015-09-12A stage event with gold-decorated backdrop and golden lion-form armrests. A man in a red-orange turban, orange robe and layered gold necklaces sits on a throne, gesturing with raised hands toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows with folded hands. Standing behind is a bald priest in orange and saffron garments with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a hair bun stands near a brass tray heaped with gold-coloured offerings beside a steel tumbler. Men in red-orange shawls stand at the left with hands folded in greeting. A Yamaha equipment unit sits on an orange-draped table in the foreground.2015-09-12October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe, adorned with long rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, extending a hand with a small offering to a kneeling elderly woman in a cream sari with gold-bordered pallu and gold bangles. Behind her an older man in white shirt and glasses watches, and a priest in saffron cloth with a white forehead marking and rudraksha mala stands beside them. The seated figure is on a gold-upholstered throne with golden lion-head armrests, in front of a flower garland backdrop of yellow marigolds and red and green blooms. A videographer with a tripod is at left. a person cues: long rudraksha malas, saffron-red attire, ceremonial gold necklaces and a throne, with the figure seated as the honoured guide of the blessing.2015-07-31May 27 20152015-05-27A seated figure in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban, with long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on a gold-and-yellow throne in an ornate temple-style hall. Behind him hangs a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. An elderly woman in a cream sari, wearing gold bangles and glasses, kneels and offers a white cloth to the seated figure's extended hand. Beside her, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger woman sits at the right near gold ritual vessels. A man in white stands at far left near an air conditioner, and a further person is partly visible behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with the red turban, long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas as cues, receiving a devotee in a blessing-type exchange.2015-07-31A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robes with a gold-embroidered shawl, reaches out to shake hands with a devotee in a pale pink shirt and white dhoti. Behind the throne stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers, and a gold-painted lion-headed piece sits nearby. Around them, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala holds a printed booklet, a woman in white wears a mala, and several elderly men in white and cream clothing press their palms together, some holding fruit. Red curtains and a pale wall frame the room.2014-10-26A seated man in a red-maroon turban and rust-red robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and golden lion-head armrests, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha mala, gold bangles and an armlet, his right hand extended forward. Standing before him, a woman in a white sari with gold border wears a rudraksha mala and holds her hands together, while another woman in a rust-red sari holds a microphone. To the right, several sannyasis in orange and red turbans and saffron robes bow with hands raised in greeting, some holding fruit. The setting is a gold-decorated hall with a lattice screen behind them. a person: the seated figure's turban, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and throne seating are the qualifying cues.2016-01-17A stage ceremony with golden ornate backdrop and red curtain. A bald man in orange-red robes with a long pearl-and-bead necklace and a gold pendant stands center, raising a hand to his mouth. On the right, a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange robes, shirtless with rudraksha beads, faces him near a gold lion-head ornament and a keyboard. On the left, two men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand with hands folded in respect. A pile of garlands or offerings sits on a tray in front, and a steel flask stands nearby.2015-09-12November 08 20152015-11-08A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-style hall. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe and gold-bead garlands sits on an ornate golden throne in front of a large floral arrangement of yellow, orange and red marigolds. He extends his hand to offer grains or food from a dish held in his lap toward devotees. Around him, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth stands at left, a man with a vibhuti-marked forehead and rudraksha mala stands at centre, and a man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and a rudraksha mala stands beside him. Women in gold-bordered saris and a woman in a white and gold top kneel at lower left and right, receiving offerings with their hands. A golden lion-head ornament and a golden deity figure sit on a pillar at upper left. Six people are visible in total.2015-07-31Devotees gather in a red-draped temple room with golden pillars and brass lamps. In the foreground, a seated figure in a rust-orange wrap, rudraksha mala and gold bangles extends a hand as an elderly man in a white shirt and grey trousers bows low to touch it. Behind them, a bald priest in a saffron-brown dhoti with a white-and-gold beaded necklace stands near a golden staff, while women in cream and green saris and headscarves look on. A pale-yellow sari wearer with a rudraksha mala raises a finger to her lips. Several other people stand in the background. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the scene is darshan with pada-puja-style respect.2015-10-26