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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple-like hall. A seated man in a deep red-orange robe, with hair tied back and a long gold-beaded necklace, sits before a large ornate gold-framed seat beneath an orange fringed canopy. Standing behind him, a man in red-orange robes and a red shawl holds a silver staff, and another man in white holds a long wooden staff. Around them, a woman in a red-and-orange striped shawl holds green fruits and a small pink packet, a man in a red shawl stands at the right, silver ceremonial staffs stand near the canopy, and a seated woman in glasses and a grey top and a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt sit in the foreground beside a curly-haired woman in white. The seated figure appears to be a person, based on the swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and red-orange robe, and is shown in the centre of the ceremony.

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A smiling man with short dark hair and a red bindi sits on a gold-framed throne beneath an orange fringed canopy, wearing a red-orange robe, gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead strand, one hand raised in greeting. Attendants flank him: a man in white with a red shawl holds a long beaded staff near the throne, a woman in white with a red shawl holds a silver trident-topped staff, and another attendant on the right holds a silver staff. Seated in front, a woman in a striped shawl holds a pink object and a man in a striped shirt sits at right, with a woman in glasses and a grey shawl in the foreground. Stone walls and a bare-chested attendant in red are at the left edge. The scene suggests a seated darshan audience with ceremonial staffs and a canopied throne.2013-12-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-covered throne beneath an orange fringed parasol, smiling, with a red bindi, a long gold-beaded necklace and an ornamental pendant on his chest. He appears to match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, and is seated before a crowd. Around him stand attendants holding long silver ceremonial staffs with trident and axe-like finials; one man in white with a red shawl holds a mala-like staff. A woman in a striped red-and-orange shawl holds a pink packet and green fruit, and an older woman in a grey shawl and a man in a striped blue shirt sit in front. Men and women in red and white shawls stand behind, with a stone temple wall in the background.2013-12-17A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with gold ornaments and a long swept-back hairstyle, on a gold-framed throne with a gold-embroidered backdrop. Above him an orange fringed canopy hangs. A shaved-headed attendant in red-orange robes and a brown beaded mala stands and holds out green fruits. An older man in a striped shirt leans forward with his hands extended toward the fruits, while a woman in red robes with a black beaded necklace stands behind, and a few devotees in white sit at the bottom edge.2013-12-17Seated figure at the centre on a low golden-framed throne beneath a tiered red and orange canopy with fringed tassels, flanked by silver tridents, axes and staffs and red-and-gold ornamental banners. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a multi-strand bead necklace and has a shaved head. Around him, men in white ritual clothes with orange and red shawls hold the staffs, and a woman in a red-and-gold shawl holds an offering of fruit. Seated devotees in white, red, orange and grey clothing face the central figure in a satsang or darshan gathering inside a stone-walled temple hall. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, with saffron robes and ornate bead necklaces, so the seated figure is recorded as a probable candidate in person.2013-12-17A seated figure in an orange-red robe, with a white forehead band, long gold beaded necklaces and gold armbands, sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat before a gold ornate backdrop. An older man in a white shirt with an orange shawl kneels and holds his hands in añjali, bowing with flowers near a golden deity murti and a trident decorated with pink flowers. Two women stand to the right, one in white with a rudraksha mala and tilak, the other in red with folded hands. A bald man with rudraksha beads is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a puja or darshan, with the seated figure's appearance unclear, so the identity is uncertain.2014-05-12December 17 20132013-12-17A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban with a red-and-gold pattern, wearing a bare chest, layered beaded necklaces and an orange-and-gold dhoti-style wrap, sits on a red cushioned throne beside a golden lion-head armrest and an ornately carved gold throne back. The figure has extended palms in a greeting gesture toward a visitor. Behind, a standing priest in red-and-gold ritual dress with a white tripundra on his forehead and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together. Around them a crowd of devotees stands watching: a man in a bright green shawl and white shirt, a man in a striped shirt, a man in a green shirt, and a woman in a black-and-yellow sari seated in the foreground. A gold bell hangs on the carved wall. This is a photograph of a satsang setting with a throne and devotees.2014-11-22December 17 20132013-12-17A seated figure in an orange-red robe and a white and pink flower garland sits on a red-draped dais, extending one hand toward a line of devotees. Before him a woman in a pink and gold saree and a woman in a red sari with a ribbed shawl present offerings, one holding a yellow packet and another a fruit. Standing devotees around them include a bearded man in white, a man in a light grey kurta with an orange shawl, and a bald man with a rudraksha mala in an orange-and-cream dhoti. A golden trident and a golden kalasha-style object sit on the red carpet in the foreground, with a seated man in white holding a mala. Tent lights and a video camera on a tripod frame the scene.2016-04-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat against a red backdrop. The seated person wears a white and red-orange cloth, a white and pink flower garland, and a black beaded wristband, holding a small red fruit in the hands. Several people stand and kneel before him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces, one with hands folded and another touching his forehead, while devotees in orange and red garments watch. A ceremonial golden staff stands beside the throne and a brass plate sits on the floor. A camera on a tripod is visible at the back. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and an orange garment with rudraksha-style beads, a person cue, though appearance is not fully clear. Photo appears to show a darshan or puja-style reception.2016-04-28A seated man in a red-maroon turban and rust-red robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and golden lion-head armrests, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha mala, gold bangles and an armlet, his right hand extended forward. Standing before him, a woman in a white sari with gold border wears a rudraksha mala and holds her hands together, while another woman in a rust-red sari holds a microphone. To the right, several sannyasis in orange and red turbans and saffron robes bow with hands raised in greeting, some holding fruit. The setting is a gold-decorated hall with a lattice screen behind them. a person: the seated figure's turban, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and throne seating are the qualifying cues.2016-01-17November 10 20152015-11-10