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Indoor stage event with red curtains and a blue backdrop. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi, and an orange saffron robe stands centre-stage, arm extended toward a tray held by another man in orange and maroon robes at right. Seated behind them on the stage are several men in white clothes with orange shawls and marigold garlands, along with a bearded man in orange at left and a potted palm in the foreground. The scene looks like a ritual offering or prasad distribution. a person: the centre figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a red bindi, but only some cues are visible, so identity remains uncertain.

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A photograph of a temple or hall ceremony with a dark curtain behind the stage. A shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold bead necklace stands holding a woven basket containing a kalasha-style pot topped with green leaves. Beside him a long-haired figure in a flowing orange wrap stands with head bowed. In the foreground a person in an orange shawl sits with head lowered. On the right a bearded man in orange with a gold necklace is seated behind, and several people in white clothing sit in rows, one wearing an orange shawl and a bead mala. The setting suggests a ritual offering or puja.2008-01-01A woman in an orange sari with long dark hair holds a brass aarti lamp with a bright flame and smoke, while ringing a small handbell in her other hand, on a stage. Behind her, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl bends over a platter of fruit and a potted palm, and a figure in white with an orange sash photographs the scene. Seated on the left stage steps, women in orange and red saris with flower adornments sit before pineapples and coconuts. Men in white clothes sit at the right, one playing a drum. Maroon curtains and a colourful painted banner frame the stage.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01October 08 20082008-10-08A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with rudraksha beads, seated on a white-draped throne-like chair in front of deep red velvet drapes. A kneeling older man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, presses his palm to the seated man's forehead. A golden oil lamp stands beside them and a potted palm is at left. Another person in orange robes sits at the far left edge. The seated man's long hair, orange robe and rudraksha beads match the probable Swamiji cues, so this is a probable Swamiji in the scene, shown receiving a forehead blessing.2008-01-25January 01 20082008-01-01October 07 20112011-10-07January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph taken at a stage event in front of draped red satin curtains. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron shawl over a white garment and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Behind him, a man in an orange wrap over white clothes with a white forehead mark stands at the edge of the frame. In the foreground, several men in white shirts and dhotis are seen from behind, and an older man on the right in white clothing has his palms pressed together in greeting. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, identified by long swept-back hair, an orange saffron shawl and his animated speaking gesture on stage.2006-11-26Indoor ritual scene in a hall with a red stage platform and maroon curtain. A standing man with long dark wavy hair, wearing a pink sleeveless top and orange-saffron dhoti-style cloth, holds a copper vessel and sprays water or sprinkles liquid forward. A seated man in orange cloth with a rudraksha-style necklace kneels at the stage. On the right, a man in orange cloth with a gold chain carries a brass tray of fruits and flowers. A palm plant, oil lamps, decorated brass pots and offerings sit on the stage. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes watch from the background, and a fan is visible.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01October 17 20102010-10-17