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A photograph of a ritual in a hall with red drapes and a gold-framed altar bearing a deity murti in gold and yellow. A bearded man with long hair sits on a red-cushioned seat wearing an orange-brown robe, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with his hand raised toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis kneel and fold their hands in prayer on colourful striped mats; a woman in a gold-bordered sari and gold jewellery sits with palms joined at right. Potted plants, a trident-like staff, and standing fans surround the scene. The Swamiji candidate is shown with appearance cues (long hair, orange robe, mala and gold necklace) and is presented as a probable identification.

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Photograph of an indoor ceremony on a stage with red drapes and a golden throne-like shrine backdrop holding a deity murti crowned with a golden crown. Central seated man with long dark hair, full beard, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, wearing saffron-orange clothing and sitting on a red cushion, appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated as the presiding teacher. Around him kneel or bend several young men in white kurtas and white dhotis, some with hands folded in devotion, and a woman in a white and gold sari stands nearby. Striped mats, fans, kalasha-style pillars and green leaves decorate the stage.2017-02-13A photograph of a devotional ceremony on a stage with red draped curtains and a gold-framed throne housing a deity murti dressed in a yellow cloth. A seated man with long dark hair, an orange-red shawl over a saffron robe, a gold necklace and a red tilak sits centrally on a red cushion, with a red-and-gold cloth draped behind him. Around him, several young men in white shirts and dhotis kneel and sit on a colourful woven mat, some with hands folded in namaste and others touching or offering to him. Floor oil lamps, standing fans and a decorated kalasha-style pillar frame the scene, with green foliage hanging above. a person: the central seated figure has a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace, and sits in the place of honour, so he is marked as a probable candidate. Other figures are devotees in white.2017-02-13A photograph of a stage ceremony with a seated bearded man in an orange-brown robe and orange-beaded necklaces on a red cushioned seat, with devotees in white kurtas kneeling and bowing before him and touching his hands and feet. Behind him a golden throne-style backdrop shows a deity murti with a crown and a golden trident stands to the left, with a red curtain, green foliage, kalasha-style pots and a standing fan visible. Several devotees with folded hands sit or stand around the platform on a colourful woven rug. a person: the seated man has long dark hair and a full beard, wears an orange robe and multiple beaded necklaces, and is receiving reverence as the presiding figure.2017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13Photograph of a stage ceremony with a bearded man seated cross-legged on a red cushioned seat, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and a large gold necklace, with long hair and a wrap draped over his shoulders; he appears to be receiving attention from devotees. Behind him stands a golden throne-like shrine with a large deity murti draped in yellow cloth, a decorated pillar and a red curtain frame the scene. Around him, several young devotees in white kurtas and dhotis kneel with hands folded or touch his feet, one woman in a saree stands among them, and a colourful woven mat covers the floor, with white fans and a brass railing in front. a person: the seated man wears saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's a person context.2017-02-13Indoor ceremony on a multicoloured woven mat stage with red drapes and potted green foliage. A seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold necklace receives devotees; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long dark hair and ornate gold adornments. Around him several young men in white kurtas and dhotis kneel with palms joined or touch his feet, while women in saris stand nearby. Behind him a golden throne-like shrine holds a deity murti with a trident and a red-and-orange turban-garbed figure. Tall decorated pillars with floral patterns flank the stage and electric fans cool the hall.2017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13A photograph of a stage at a KAILASA event. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long beard, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and a red-orange head covering, sits on a red-cushioned throne. A young devotee in white kneels and touches his forehead, and an adult devotee in a white dhoti kneels with hands folded, while another devotee in a white dhoti and orange sash stands. Behind the throne is an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti with a crown and a trident, decorated with green leaves. Brass oil lamps, a trident and colourful striped cloth on the floor complete the scene. Several white-clad young men and boys stand or kneel with palms joined at the sides.2017-02-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage inside a hall with red draped curtains and a gilded throne-canopy framing a central deity murti seated in gold garments under a red turban. In front, a bearded man with long hair and rudraksha malas, wearing orange-brown robes and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat with eyes closed, appearing to be a person, seated in the central position as the honoured figure. Around him, white-clad attendants kneel and stand, including a man in white dhoti kneeling with hands together, and a woman in a green-and-gold saree with gold necklaces standing with palms joined. A small boy in white stands at left, and a row of colourful striped mats lies on the floor. Brass lamps and decorated pillars flank the stage, and an air cooler and fans are visible.2017-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a dark maroon-brown robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a white flower garland on a red-cushioned silver throne before a gold-framed deity murti wearing a red turban and gold crown. Several men in white dhotis and shirts kneel around him; one kneeling man on the right bows with hands folded, while another on the left presses his palms together in namaskar and a third stands behind him. Two women in dark clothing sit at the edges. Gold oil lamps, a trident, a red curtain and a colourful cloth-covered floor complete the setting.2017-02-18