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A photograph of a long-haired man seated and wearing a tiger-striped garment with a brown wrap and a multi-strand garland of pink, white and red flowers, with a white tilak on his forehead and gold bangles on his wrist, hands pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a woman in a white top and orange-red shawl bows with palms joined and eyes closed. Behind them, seated and standing attendees wear white and orange-red shawls, a standing woman in an orange sari holds a fanny pack, and a golden object rests on a cloth near the seated man. Swamiji (probable) is seated with long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style garland, and ornate tiger-striped clothing, appearing to receive devotion.

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December 16 20122012-12-16A photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. In the foreground a figure seated on a red velvet throne wears a long white-and-pink floral garland with green leaves, an orange-and-black striped garment, gold armband and a gold belt, with white marks on the forehead and long dark hair. Beside him a woman in a green top holds a large ornate golden object. At right a man in an orange shawl and white shirt bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a person in a pink-orange robe with rudraksha beads and a camera around the neck stands, and several women in white with red shawls stand in the background near a white table with potted greenery at left.2012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16Indoor photograph of a ceremony in a hall. A seated central figure with long dark hair wears a tiger-striped gold-and-black garment, gold armband, bangles and a beaded garland of red, white and green flowers, smiling. A man in white and orange kneels at right with palms pressed together, wearing an orange shawl. Behind them a woman in white sits beside a golden ornate object, and a standing woman in peach-coloured robes with a rudraksha mala stands near a speaker and screen. Several other attendees in orange and red shawls stand in the background. Floral plants and red draped fabric frame the scene.2012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16A seated long-haired figure in a saffron-orange draped garment and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a white forehead marking receives a golden object from a kneeling man in white kurta and orange shawl, who holds his palms together in namaskar. The golden object appears to be an ornate gold vessel or offering. Behind them several people in white and orange-red shawls stand and watch in a room with green foliage and curtains.2012-12-28A photograph of a smiling man seated in an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder, wearing multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a gold necklace with a round pendant, with a red-orange vibhuti mark on his forehead and dark hair tied back. A younger man with reddish hair in a white kurta and an orange-red shawl bows forward toward him with hands joined. Behind them, several men in white clothes and orange shawls sit or stand, and a gold-embroidered panel and purple flowers appear at left. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in orange, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace.2012-12-16A seated figure in a tiger-striped orange and black garment with a wide woven belt and a long red-and-white flower garland raises an arm to touch the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with a rust-orange sash and a beaded necklace. The seated figure sits on a dark red velvet throne with gold carved panels. Behind them a woman in white with orange trim watches, and a man in an orange top holds a camera. a person seated on a throne, wearing a tiger-striped garment, garland and white forehead marks, performing a blessing on a devotee. Lotus-like greenery and a yellow-cloth offering tray are visible in the background.2012-12-16August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesA seated figure with short dark hair wears a thick multi-coloured flower garland of red roses, white blossoms and purple flowers, plus a gold armlet, and a rust-orange cloth draped over the body; they smile and extend one open hand toward a visitor. A woman in a white and beige patterned top leans in and bends forward to greet them. Behind, a kneeling person in a cream dhoti-style outfit with a brown shawl, rudraksha mala and a tilak on the forehead watches. In the background stand women in red, rust and white saris, a golden bird-shaped sculpture with yellow and green garlands, and green foliage.2016-02-14