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A seated man in rust-red and brown ochre garments sits on an ornate silver throne-like seat, one hand resting on his chin and the other on a silver-tipped staff. He wears a patterned white-and-black headband with a yellow flower, long dark hair, rudraksha malas across his chest and wrists, and a dark pendant. In front of him stands a silver ceremonial bowl with a lamp, on a silver pedestal. Behind him, a standing figure in saffron robes and an orange turban, a figure in white, and seated devotees in orange and red watch the proceedings in a hazy, smoky hall with wooden pillars. A brass figurine sits on the left. The setting suggests a ritual gathering with incense smoke.

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August 31 20172017-08-31A seated man in rust-red sannyasi robes sits on an ornate silver throne-chair with a silver armrest, resting his right elbow on it and his cheek on his hand. He wears a leopard-print headband with a white flower, long dreadlocked hair, a long rudraksha mala, multiple rudraksha bracelets, a pendant and gold necklace. Smoke drifts in from the left, a silver bowl with a lit lamp sits on a silver stand beside a microphone stand, and a few women in saris are partially visible at the left edge. Appearance-based a person: long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace while seated on a throne at the Aushada smoke purification event.2017-08-31 +1 copiesAugust 31 20172017-08-31A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wrapped under a leopard-print headband decorated with a yellow flower, wearing a rust-red sleeveless garment, multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a dark bindi. He rests his chin on one hand while his other hand grips a silver-handled rod, seated before a silver ornate backrest beside a silver bowl and a metal stand. Behind him, women in orange and white saris stand in a dim hall with a red pillar. The scene suggests a ritual gathering. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on his long hair, rudraksha malas and ritual attire, seated as the focal figure.2017-08-31A photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver throne in a courtyard during an outdoor ceremony with smoke in the air. He wears a leopard-print turban with a yellow flower, a dark red-brown robe, multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a gold pendant necklace, and a small red tilak on his forehead. He rests one hand on a silver staff or rod across his lap. Beside him stands an ornate silver lamp or offering dish holding small items. Several women and a man in the background sit watching in saffron, pink and green clothing. A small fire glows in the lower left corner. The sandy courtyard has red pillars behind the seated figure.2017-08-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a silver-backed throne chair, wearing a patterned leopard-print headband with a yellow flower, long dark hair, a rust-orange dhoti and sleeveless top, and layered rudraksha malas with rudraksha bracelets on his arms. He rests his chin on one hand and holds a silver rod. Beside him is a silver stand with a brass bowl and a microphone stand. A smoky haze fills the hall, and a few people in white, red and green sit on the floor behind. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long hair, a patterned headband and layered rudraksha malas. Ritual setting consistent with an aushada purification with smoke.2017-08-31A seated man in a maroon-red robe and rudraksha malas sits in a silver-backed ornate chair with his hand raised to his chin in a contemplative pose. He wears a leopard-print cloth headband with a yellow flower tucked at the side, a red tilak on his forehead, and beaded bracelets on both wrists. A silver tray with a white cup sits on a silver stand at left, and a thin cloud of smoke drifts through the dim hall. Behind him, a woman in a teal sari stands in soft focus beside a red pillar. a person: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate silver-backed seat suggest the presiding teacher. A microphone stand is visible at right.2017-08-31August 31 20172017-08-31 +2 copiesAugust 31 20172017-08-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver throne with carved wings, in a hall with smoky, hazy lighting. He wears a leopard-print headband with a yellow flower tucked at the side, a maroon-red ochre robe, multiple rudraksha malas across his chest, a gold pendant necklace, beaded bracelets on his upper arms and wrists, and a ring on one hand. His forearm rests on the throne armrest. Beside him a silver tray holds a small cup and oil lamps with a flame. A microphone stand is at right, and blurred figures in orange and white clothing stand or sit in the background. Some people appear in the background, but the foreground figure is the only clearly visible person.2017-08-31August 08 20172017-08-08August 31 20172017-08-31 +1 copies