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A photograph from a large hall event showing a man with long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper body, draped in a rust-red cloth, seated on an ornate silver-and-pink throne with a red cushion and swan carvings, raising one hand. Tall silver staffs flank the throne. A seated audience fills the foreground and sides, many with palms pressed together in namaste and some wearing orange and saffron shawls. Red and yellow drapes and a large screen form the backdrop. The seated man shows distinctive long dreadlocks and a bare chest with ceremonial adornment, consistent with a person in the role of the presiding teacher on the throne.

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December 12 20172017-12-12Photograph of a large indoor event hall with a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and backrest, viewed from behind and to the side. The seated man has long dark braided hair, a bare upper torso with pale markings on the arm, and an orange-brown cloth draped over his lap. Audience members sit on red carpet in rows, many wearing orange, saffron and yellow shawls, and some in pink or purple saris. A large screen above shows a live feed of the stage. A tall silver ceremonial staff stands beside the throne, and yellow and red draping frames the hall. The identity of the seated man is not established from appearance.2017-12-12A man with long dark braided hair and a beard sits on an ornate silver throne with red velvet cushions, holding a tall silver staff topped with a finial in his right hand. He wears a rust-orange wrap over bare shoulders and a thin necklace, and a red cloth rests on the throne's armrest. A silver lectern with a small device stands beside him, and a silver swan figure is at the right edge. Seated devotees in orange, red and yellow clothing fill the foreground and sides, and a large golden arch with painted deity figures frames the background. A camera rig is visible at the top right. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji by his long hair, ornate silver regalia and saffron-toned wrap.2017-12-12Photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-coloured wrap seated with his back to the camera on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, a silver staff and a silver swan-shaped ewer beside him. Before him a large crowd sits on red-carpeted floor in front of yellow and maroon drapery, with a screen above showing a live feed. Among the audience are people in saffron and orange shawls and a white-haired woman in a lavender sari wearing a long beaded necklace. The man's dark rudraksha-style cords and swept-back long hair are visible, though his face is not shown. Appearance cues are suggestive but the figure is seen from behind, so identity is uncertain.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A large hall with a red stage and a silver ornate throne. A man with long dark hair and a beard sits on the throne wearing a rust-red robe and a red-orange cloth, with white ash markings on his arms and chest. Beside him stand a tall silver staff with a decorative top and a silver swan-shaped vessel. A small table holds a device. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the foreground and background, many in orange, red and white attire, some with hands folded in namaskar. A woman in lilac silk sits at right, and a woman in white with an orange shawl sits at left. Large red screens are visible behind the stage. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, rust-red robe and ash markings.2017-12-12A long-haired man with dreadlocks sits on an ornate silver-framed red throne with swan-shaped armrests, holding a tall silver staff upright in one raised hand while his other arm rests on a silver lectern. He wears a maroon-red robe with bare shoulders. Seated and standing devotees fill the foreground and sides of a hall, many in orange and saffron shawls, with a woman in red and a man in white among them. A red and gold backdrop, a large speaker and a pink-lit screen frame the scene. The image shows a discourse or satsang gathering. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on throne with long dreadlocked hair, maroon robe and staff.2017-12-12December 12 20172017-12-12A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne at a large hall event, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and bracelet, holding a tall silver ceremonial staff upright in his right hand. Beside him stands another silver staff, and a silver animal figure sits at the base of the throne. Behind him a red curtain and a large screen show a figure. An audience fills the seats, many in orange and white clothing, some with hands pressed together in greeting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark swept-back hair, a saffron robe and ornate necklace, consistent with the page's description of the event. Printed ' and '' along the lower right edge2017-12-12A man with long dark hair and a moustache sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and a silver swan-shaped armrest, holding a tall silver staff with a trident-like top in his right hand. He wears an unstitched rust-red garment draped over one shoulder, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a red wrist thread, with his feet bare. Behind and around him, a large seated audience in saffron, orange and white clothing fills a red-draped hall, with a few people in orange turbans. Some of the audience appear to be sitting in rows facing him. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in a ceremonial throne with long hair and saffron-toned clothing, presiding over the assembly.2017-12-12December 25 20172017-12-25A photograph of a large hall where a bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate pink-and-silver throne with red cushions, holding a tall silver staff topped with a ceremonial finial. He wears a rust-orange wrap over bare shoulders and has white markings on his arms. Seated devotees fill the foreground and rows behind him, many with palms pressed together in namaste, some in orange and saffron shawls. A woman in white with an orange shawl sits at left, and a large red-curtained stage backdrop and screen appear at the rear. A swan-shaped armrest decorates the throne. a person is shown seated on the throne with a ceremonial staff, presiding over the satsang.2017-12-12