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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala draped across the chest and a patterned shawl over the lap, sits on an ornate gold-framed throne on barren, stony ground beneath reddish mountain cliffs. A metal trident stands upright to the left. Around the throne, a group of about fifteen people stand with palms pressed together in namaste, many wearing orange-red shawls, with several in blue and grey jackets, a man in a red jacket and white trousers, and a woman in a pink top. The scene appears to be a devotional gathering during a mountain pilgrimage.

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Outdoor photo on a high-altitude stony plain with green grass and a shallow stream at upper left. A seated figure in orange robes with long braided hair and a rudraksha mala sits before a gilded framed portrait, with a silver trident standing to the left. Around them devotees with palms pressed together wear orange shawls and sun hats and fleece jackets, and a man in a dark red robe and white trousers stands with hands folded. Roughly 20 people are visible in the scene, many partially cropped at the edges.2012-08-09A photograph of a group of devotees standing outdoors on a rocky, grassy high-altitude plain beneath red-brown cliffs, many with hands folded in namaste. In the centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long braided hair and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold-framed throne, eyes lowered. Devotees wear orange-red shawls or scarves, blue jackets, sunglasses and warm hats; one man in white trousers stands barefoot. A tall silver trident stands planted in the ground beside the throne.2012-08-09 +1 copiesOutdoor photo on a grassy high-altitude slope with a rocky hillside behind. Two foreground figures: on the left a man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban with a gold ornament, rudraksha malas and a trident-marked staff, seated on a dark mat; on the right a woman in a white kurta with an orange shawl, palms joined in namaste and eyes closed. Behind them several seated devotees in orange, red and blue jackets and shawls rest on the grass near a small stream. The scene suggests a pilgrimage stop on the Kailash route.2011-08-06August 09 20122012-08-09Outdoor gathering on a barren hillside beneath strings of colourful prayer flags in blue, white, red, green and yellow. A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on a cushioned throne-like seat beside a red umbrella, with a deity murti or ornate altar piece nearby. A standing attendant in orange clothing and a dark orange hood holds a trident-like staff. Many seated devotees in orange shawls and sun hats sit on mats and blankets in front, while men in yellow and orange jackets and a man in a blue jacket stand to the right. The scene resembles a satsang or discourse on a mountain route.2012-08-08August 09 20122012-08-09Outdoor photo on a rocky mountain slope. A figure in an orange-saffron down jacket over orange robes, wearing a grey knit cap and rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-framed throne chair with hands folded in his lap. A silver trident stands beside him, with red and white prayer cloths strung along the hillside behind. Around him, devotees sit on the ground: a woman in a floral kurta with hands in anjali, a person in a green hat, a man in a navy cap and dark vest, a woman in a turquoise top, and women in red and orange garments, one pouring from a small vessel. a person appearance-based label: the seated figure in saffron with rudraksha and a trident beside him.2012-08-09December 11 20132013-12-11August 09 20122012-08-09Outdoor satsang on a riverbank in a high mountain valley with rocky slopes behind. A figure in an orange jacket, grey knitted cap and dark glasses sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat with ornate carved armrests, a ceremonial staff with a decorative top beside him, facing a seated group. About fifteen to twenty people in blue, grey and red down jackets and woollen caps sit on the grass with hands joined in namaste, listening. A man in an orange jacket with a camera on a tripod films the gathering from the right. Metal bowls and a small plate with orange offerings lie in the foreground, and a fast-flowing glacial river runs behind the group.2012-08-08August 09 20122012-08-09Outdoor photo of a mountain camp beside rocky, barren slopes. A figure in orange robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala sits on a carved wooden throne under a red umbrella, holding a white cloth. A red and green fabric banner stretches overhead, and a trident stands planted in the ground at left. Around them, devotees sit on rugs and mats, including a man in an orange shirt at left, a woman in orange at lower left writing on paper, and a person in a striped white sweater with an orange sash at lower centre, plus a figure in a knit cap at right. A small ornate shrine or deity murti sits at right beside a yellow cloth. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by the orange turban, rudraksha mala and orange robes. Visible people are about ten to twelve.2012-08-08