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A photograph of a ceremonial hall with a gold-ornate throne-like seat at the centre, backed by maroon curtains. A man with long dark hair and a beard sits on the golden throne, wearing a white garland and orange-brown cloth, with a trident leaning beside the seat. In front, several bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange-red sashes sit cross-legged behind a long table draped in multicoloured striped cloth. To the right, a woman in a white sari with an orange border and other devotees in white and teal clothing sit near the table. Garlands of pompoms in red, white, green and blue hang on the gold pillars. a person seated on the throne, identifiable by his long hair, white garland and orange cloth, with the priests and devotees in attendance.

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A ceremonial stage with a large golden throne at centre, set against deep red drapes and ornate gold carved pillars. In front, a row of bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange-red sashes sit facing the throne, and several women in white and colourful saris sit at the right side, some holding plates. Colourful tassels hang on the pillars and striped cloth covers the low table before the group.2017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall decorated with a golden throne-like seat and carved gold panels, with colourful striped and tasselled cloth draped along the front. A bearded man with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits on the golden throne, with a golden canopy above and a golden lion-like figure beside it. Rows of seated men and women face him: several men are bare-chested wearing white and orange dhotis and sacred threads, one woman in a teal blouse and white sari presses her palms together, and others in white sit with brass plates of offerings in front of them. A standing fan and a camera crew are visible at the right edge. Overall the scene suggests a ritual or satsang gathering in a temple-style hall.2017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18A photograph of a ceremonial hall with a large gold-ornate throne at centre, backed by deep red drapes. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a white garland and a saffron shawl, sits on the throne; the appearance cues are a long swept-back hair style, a garland and saffron-toned garments, which is a probable Swamiji candidate. In front, rows of men seated on striped cloth-covered floor bench-tables are bare-chested with white dhotis and orange-red sashes, and white-clad women sit at the right, one wearing a blue and white garment. Gold carved panels and hanging multicoloured tassels frame the stage, with gold ornate lamps near the ceiling. Text: Probable Swamiji seated on the gold throne; priests and devotees in white dhotis; women in white saris attending the ritual at the right.2017-03-18A photo of a ceremony in a hall with a deep maroon curtain backdrop and an ornate gold throne-like seat under a gold canopy, flanked by gold carved panels decorated with multicoloured tassels. A figure with long dark hair and a beard sits on the golden seat, wearing a white garland and orange-brown garments, as a row of people sit facing him on striped cloths. In the foreground, several men with bare upper bodies wear white dhotis and sacred threads, seated with their backs to the camera. Behind them, women in white and gold-bordered saris and a woman in a blue top sit among the seated devotees. Brass oil lamps and small offering plates are arranged on the low tables in front, with a brass rail edging the stage. Stylised deity carvings appear on the gold panels.2017-03-18