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A man in a rust-orange robe stands at the centre of a striped multicoloured runner, flanked on both sides by seated and standing women in saffron, orange, mustard and purple saris and kurtas with hands pressed in anjali. Behind him a large dark stone deity murti with a crown and trident-like arms is set on a red stage beside brass trishula-topped stands, under a glowing blue starfield backdrop. A camera operator with a shoulder-mounted video camera is at right, and a few people in white and pink are seated along the aisle. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long dark hair and a full beard and wears the orange robe, the kind of cue the page associates with him.

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December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16A photograph of a long multicoloured striped runner carpet leading toward a red-draped stage and a large dark deity murti with a hooded naga canopy and trident, set in front of a blue starfield screen. A bearded man in a long rust-red robe walks barefoot down the runner toward the viewer. Lines of people stand on both sides, including women in yellow and orange saris, a woman in purple, and figures in pink and white, with hands pressed together in greeting. A video camera operator stands to the right near the stage.2016-12-16A photograph of a central aisle in a ceremonial hall, lined with women and men in saffron, orange, red, pink and yellow clothes who stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A bearded man in a rust-brown monastic wrap walks barefoot down a striped multicolour runner toward a large deity murti with a crown and trident, set against a starry blue backdrop. A camera operator stands at the right near a tripod. Trident stands and a red platform are in front of the murti. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears in the centre wearing a rust-brown wrap and a forehead mark, with long swept-back dark hair, which is an appearance-based label only.2016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 16 20162016-12-16A photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-brown robe walking down a striped multicolour runner between rows of people with palms pressed together in namaste. He carries a wooden staff and wears a rudraksha-style ornament and a forehead marking. Behind him stands a large deity murti with a cobra hood on a dais, flanked by trishula staffs and a red backdrop; a glowing blue starfield screen rises above. Spectators in white, orange, yellow and pink salwar and saris stand on both sides, and a camera operator films from the right. Chairs and a bag sit along the edges of the aisle.2016-12-16A photograph of a central figure in a rust-orange wrap walking down a red carpet runner between rows of standing devotees with hands pressed in anjali. The figure has long swept-back hair, a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead, and a bare-chested upper body with a draped orange cloth. Behind him stands a large deity murti in a carved throne, adorned with garlands and a tall gilded arch, set before a blue-lit backdrop with stars. A video camera on a tripod records the walk. Devotees on both sides wear white, teal, yellow and pink saris and kurtas. Red drapes, stage lights and oil lamps frame the hall. Swamiji (probable): the walking figure shows long swept-back hair, a forehead mark and an orange wrap, so the candidate is in person. Procession setting with devotees, a deity murti and filming equipment.2016-12-09December 16 20162016-12-16December 15 20162016-12-15