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A photograph of a figure in saffron-orange clothing crouching with bare shoulders and back, arranging items on a carved wooden stand. On the stand sits a gilded metal deity murti with an arched prabhavali and a red flower offering at its base, beside a golden kalasha-like vessel and scattered red petals. A man in white dhoti stands at the upper right and a saffron cloth hangs at the left. The scene suggests a temple-style puja setup.

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September 20 20062006-09-20September 20 20062006-09-20A photograph of a ritual setting in a simple open hall with concrete block walls and a thatched roof. In the foreground a bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti-style wrap and a rudraksha mala, crouches low and reaches toward a large brass kalasha-like vessel with a tiered lid placed on a wooden platform. Red flowers and marigold petals lie on the platform beside it. Behind him a golden ornate throne with carved wooden base and an elaborate gilded backrest stands in front of a wooden stand. Two other people in orange robes stand behind, and a man in white dhoti stands at the right edge with a visible hand. A translucent greenish-white stand and fabric hang along the back wall.2006-09-20September 20 20062006-09-20A photograph of a crouched man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, one hand raised to his mouth, touching a small golden urn or kalasha placed on a carved wooden platform beside an ornate gilded throne with a decorated arch. Red and orange flower petals lie on the platform. Behind him, several people in orange robes and a woman in an orange sari stand under a thatched roof. A man in white dhoti and vest stands at right. The setting appears to be a simple open-sided hall with brick walls.2006-09-20A photograph of a shaved-headed sannyasi in an orange cloth crouching barefoot before a gold-and-wood ritual seat with a carved golden back and a small gilded kalasha-like vessel on a low wooden stand, hands pressed together in worship. Another man in orange stands at left, a man in white stands at right, and a third figure in white stands behind, with cloths hanging from a bamboo-and-brick structure. A few red flowers lie on the floor near the seat. The setting is an open ashram-style pavilion with brick walls and a thatched roof.2006-09-20A photograph of a man in an orange saffron cloth wrapped around his waist, kneeling on a bare concrete floor and leaning over a small wooden carriage-style platform. His long, dark, shoulder-length hair falls down his bare back. He reaches toward a small golden deity murti seated under an ornate gilded arched backrest, next to a golden stepped shrine piece (kalasha-like) and a red flower offering. Two men in white dhoti stand behind, and orange-clad figures appear at the edges. Rolled mats lean against a plain block wall. The platform has turned wooden railings and carved legs with metal wheels. a person candidate appears present by long swept hair and orange clothing, but appearance is uncertain.2006-09-20September 20 20062006-09-20A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a low wooden stool in an unfinished concrete-block room, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and body. He leans forward, hands working at an ornate gold-toned wooden structure. Behind him, several people stand: one in orange robes with arms folded, another in orange near the right edge, and a man in white kurta and white dhoti holding a small book. A wooden chair and wooden pieces lie at the right and left edges. Barred windows and wire mesh are visible behind the group. The photo appears to be from a 2006 event. The man seated has long swept-back hair and orange clothing, consistent with the Swamiji cues; he is an appearance-based probable match.2006-09-20September 20 20062006-09-20Photograph of a devotional scene with a man in saffron-orange robes bent forward over a gold-coloured metal stand, adjusting or touching two gilded deity figures, one standing with raised hand. To the left a man in white dhoti with gold border and bangles leans in beside him. Behind, several devotees in casual clothes, including a man in a striped shirt, watch. In the background a large backdrop shows a smiling face in a saffron turban, and a woman in an orange garment sits near a gold throne decorated with garlands in red and white. A gold kalasha-like lamp appears at upper right. Visible ritual setting suggests pad-puja or abhishekam preparation; the seated figure's identity is not established.2012-01-08August 22 20062006-08-22