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A photograph inside an orange-draped tent with a green floor, with banners and a golden framed deity image behind. A man with long dark hair, an orange turban and a gold-beaded necklace stands at centre in saffron robes, gesturing with one hand; Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, turban, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, with the page noting his presence. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested man in orange and gold hold malas. In the foreground a man in a yellow kurta bends forward, and another man in white and orange kneels with his head bowed. Onlookers in orange, a woman in blue and a man in a blue jacket stand around the edges, with a camera operator at right.

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February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph inside a decorated tent with red and purple drapes and a gold ornamental canopy above a seat. Two saffron-clad men stand centre on green matting. The man on the left wears an orange turban, long dark hair, an orange shawl, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, and an ornate gold waist belt over orange cloth, and he raises one hand in greeting. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and gold-bordered dhoti. Around them devotees stand, some with hands folded in anjali, a man in white dhoti and brown vest, and a bowing man in grey top and white dhoti at lower left. Probable Swamiji is the man on the left, identified by the turban, flowing hair, gold necklace and saffron robes.2013-02-12A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a crowded event. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears a tall orange turban, an orange robe and shawl, and layered ornate gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala; he raises one hand in address. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, turban, saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces match the cues. To his right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him. On the left, a devotee in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala looks on, and in the foreground a man in a brown vest bends low, touching the floor in obeisance. Many other people in orange, white and casual clothes fill the background, with orange banners and hanging decorations above.2013-02-22February 07 20132013-02-07February 12 20132013-02-12A procession inside a red and orange tented pavilion with hanging colourful banners and a framed gilded deity image in the background. A central man with long dark hair, a red tilak and a rudraksha mala stands barefoot on a striped rug over green matting, wearing saffron-orange robes and a gold-threaded shawl; probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha and saffron robes, with the page indicating his presence. Beside him a shaven-headed man in saffron robes and a gold chain holds a hand near his chest. Behind them, saffron-clad sannyasis carry a red basket with fruit and a long staff, and a white-clad attendant holds a red flower garland. Seated devotees in white fill the left side.2013-02-08Photo inside a red and orange tent. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak, a yellow marigold garland, a pink shawl, rust-coloured robe, gold armband and gold waistband stands at left, arms extended as he drapes an orange cloth over the shoulders of a devotee. The devotee wears a pink robe and orange shawl, hands pressed in namaste with an orange forehead mark. Nearby, other men in orange and saffron robes and a woman in white stand among the crowd. A gold throne with ornate carved elements and a leopard-print cushion sits at left.2013-02-09February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor gathering under a large yellow and red canopy printed with blue and white star medallions. Center, a smiling figure in a maroon and gold-striped garment wears a maroon turban, layered rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces, and a gold ceremonial pendant, and clasps hands with an elderly bearded man in saffron robes on the left. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl wears a red-brown rudraksha mala and gestures toward them. Behind them, saffron-clad sadhus and devotees stand, and a man in a white shirt with a camera bag stands at left. Visible people number about ten, all standing.2016-04-18May 11 20162016-05-11Outdoor tented ceremony with a red carpet. A woman in a maroon-red turban and red sari with a multicolour flower garland and gold necklace smiles and folds her hands in greeting, facing several men in orange-and-yellow saffron robes and turbans. An elderly white-bearded man in orange robes sits on a chair, holding a folded paper, and an older man in a yellow cap sits in front. Behind them, a golden ornate throne-like seat and a deity murti are decorated with colourful garlands. About 10 people are visible.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a yellow and red canopy. In the foreground, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a heavy rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Behind, several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand, one holding a tall trident. A man in an orange turban and orange shawl stands at right, and another person in white holds a camera. Colourful patterned mats cover the ground.2016-04-18