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A photograph at an indoor event where a seated figure in a black wig, orange-red robes, and multiple rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold and brown leather throne with gold lion-carved armrests. He extends a hand holding small offerings toward a kneeling man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who reaches forward. In the foreground a woman in a floral sleeveless top looks down, while a woman in a brown top bends over a silver bowl. Behind them, standing devotees in orange and red garments, one in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, and others in white and red clothing watch the scene. a person: the seated figure on the throne wears long dark hair, saffron robes and layered rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's reference to a person.

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A seated man on a gold-framed brown leather throne wears an orange-red saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a dark turban-like head covering and a red bindi. Smiling, he extends his hands toward a woman in a white garment and white headscarf who bends toward him. Beside the throne, a gold lion-shaped armrest is visible. A standing man in orange robes with rudraksha malas and a standing man in orange cloth stand nearby. In front, a seated man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala kneels beside a large polished silver-gold bowl of water, while a woman in dark clothing kneels to the right. Crowd members stand behind in the background.2015-12-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a gilded brown leather throne with lion-head armrests wears a long dark swept-back hair style, a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a gold pendant, and a red-orange cloth wrapped around his lower body and shoulder. He leans forward, extending his hand over a brass bowl to a devotee kneeling in front of him. Around him stand people in white dhotis with gold borders, orange lanyards, and saffron-orange garments, while a woman in a red-and-patterned shawl kneels nearby. A man in a grey t-shirt and khaki shorts stands at the right edge, and a large screen with a deity image glows in the background. The scene appears to be a devotional gathering with seated guidance and ritual interaction.2015-12-18December 15 20152015-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 18 20152015-12-18December 19 20152015-12-19Indoor ritual scene at a large hall. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-and-jewelled clothing sits on a brown and gold throne with golden lion arms, handing items to devotees. Around the throne, seated devotees in saffron, orange and cream clothes wear rudraksha malas and kumkum and hold small red cloth bundles or packets. A tall silver trident stands at left, and orange-robed attendants stand in the background. a person seated on the throne, shown in person.2015-12-19Indoor event photo at a large convention hall. A man with a black turban-style head covering and a fitted orange-red robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain, sits on an ornate gold-framed brown leather throne with gilded lion-head armrests, hands extended over a large gold bowl. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with a golden border and rudraksha mala washes his hands in the bowl while kneeling on a dark mat. Devotees in white and orange lanyards stand and kneel around the throne, and a screen is visible above.2015-12-15 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a ritual initiation in a crowded hall. A man seated on a brown leather throne with gold lion armrests wears a black cylindrical headpiece, orange robe, and red-brown rudraksha malas, and extends his hands toward a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, wearing rudraksha garlands and glasses. Before him sits a person in white with long hair tied up, and a large gold-rimmed vessel holding white liquid rests on the floor. Behind them a bald man in saffron-orange robe with rudraksha malas stands among devotees, and a child in green kurta is nearby. A cameraman is visible at right. Background shows many people and a gold-patterned carpet.2015-12-18December 19 20152015-12-19A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a dark turban-style headwrap, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate golden-brown throne-like chair. Before him a woman in a white top bends forward, offering something from her hands, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small vessel above a large gold-rimmed bowl on a gold stand. To the left a person in orange holds a ceremonial staff. Other devotees and attendees in white shirts and orange garments stand behind, and a large screen shows a crowd in the background.2015-12-18Crowded indoor ceremony in a large hall. A seated figure on a gold-trimmed brown throne wears a black turban, rudraksha mala and red-orange garment, and extends a hand toward a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala. In front, a man in white pulls a gold-rimmed bowl of white liquid onto a gold stand. A standing man at right wears saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, devotees in orange-trimmed lanyards and a young boy in green watch. A gold deity murti and lamp appear at left. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of turban, rudraksha mala and orange-red clothing, shown as an in-person candidate.2015-12-18December 19 20152015-12-19