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Photograph of a ceremony on a stage decorated with gold and garlands. A long-haired man in white cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, extending his hand over a row of seated men in white dhotis and maroon-bordered cloths. Several bald men in orange or saffron garments with gold necklaces sit nearby. Behind the throne stand a gold deity murti and floral garlands in orange, purple and white. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a photographer in white holds a camera at left beside an orange-and-gold ceremonial banner. a person: the long-haired man seated on the throne, identifiable by his long swept-back hair and white ritual clothing; the appearance is consistent but cues are limited. Approximately ten people are visible.

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A ceremonial scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and gold-framed ornate throne. A long-haired figure in white clothing sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, extending one arm toward a group of seated men in white dhotis and orange-tinted shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas. Around the throne are gold lamps, a silver-rimmed ritual plate, and elaborate deity murtis draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A small orange-and-yellow pennant on a pole and a ceremonial parasol stand at the left. Several devotees' heads are visible in the foreground. The figure on the throne appears to be a person, identified by long swept-back hair and white ceremonial attire seated on the central throne, with disciples seated before him.2010-11-10A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion heads, wearing a white dhoti-style garment and gold armlets, with both palms raised in blessing. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the peetha, with long hair, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace. In front, bald white-clad priests with white sacred marks on their arms hold ritual items, while women in white and orange saris and a woman in an orange shawl sit before him. Behind the throne hang orange drapes, marigold garlands, and a painted temple backdrop with pillars and a deity image.2011-02-12November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A padapuja ritual in an indoor hall with devotees seated on the floor. In the right foreground a young man in a white dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp toward a seated figure draped in orange robes, whose feet rest on a gold-coloured platform. Behind the platform, a throne is decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and red flowers, with a golden pillar. Several devotees in white dhotis and white shawls sit with sandalwood and white markings on their arms and foreheads, some with hands folded in prayer. A woman in a green and black sari sits near the throne, and a man in white with a microphone appears at upper left. Silver bowls with offerings, fruit and flowers sit on the gold tray in front of the platform.2010-10-16A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a pink wall and dark red curtain. A man with long hair, wearing an orange robe and rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a vase of orange flowers and a small brass figure beside him. Seated on the floor before him are devotees: a woman in a white sari with glasses, a man in a white shirt, and several others with heads bowed in prayer. Ritual items such as flower-decorated trays are arranged in front of them. On the left, priests in white dhotis with orange shawls and a man in a white turban chant, one holding a microphone and a book. A drummer with an ornate headdress sits behind them. Children and women in saris are seen from behind in the foreground.2011-02-25A seated man in white ritual dress sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden umbrella canopy under a stage backdrop of an orange-draped temple-style arch. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with a red thread necklace, arm bands, and a red tilak on his forehead. Five people in white clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, several shaved-headed men in white and one woman in white with a yellow border; a man at left holds a small object and gestures. Floral garlands in red, yellow, and purple hang at the sides, with a plate of flowers and fruit at the lower left. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala, red tilak and white robes on a throne with a golden canopy, consistent with a presiding guru at a satsang.2011-02-12July 31 20152015-07-31Indoor ritual scene in front of a large deity murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands, with an ornate gold throne in the centre. A man with long dark hair, wearing white cloth and a gold necklace, sits on the red-cushioned golden throne and extends his hands to receive a gesture from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari who kneels before him. Several seated women in white and cream saris and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth to the right. To the left, a man in an orange robe with a gold chain stands near a brass oil lamp. A white pedestal fan and a camera on a tripod are visible, and a gold kalasha-like ornament stands at the right. a person in white clothing on the throne, with the appearance cues uncertain; the throne and white clothing alone are not sufficient to confirm identity.2010-11-14A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long hair swept back, eyes closed, in a plain white-walled hall. Before him, a row of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and gold-beaded necklaces, bend forward holding flames and offerings; one white-clad man in the center holds lit oil lamps while others reach toward the flames. A small table to the left holds fruit and a plate, and a white tower fan stands behind. Young women in white with yellow borders and braided hair sit in the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14February 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copies