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A seated figure in an ornate gold throne with red cushions sits under a multicoloured fringed canopy, wearing a rust-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, hands folded at the lap. Standing devotees in white dhotis and shawls, one woman in a green saree, and a man in a white shirt stand with hands folded behind him. In the foreground a young man in saffron cloth with bare arms and beaded necklaces kneels at a puja tray with brass lamps, flowers and a yellow flower garland. A concrete wall and palm trees form the outdoor background.

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Outdoor ritual on bare ground in front of a concrete block wall. A seated man in orange-red robes, with long hair and a dark beard, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions under a multicoloured fringed canopy, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. Before him a younger bare-chested boy in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala sits on a striped blanket beside brass puja plates, a kalasha-like vessel, oil lamps, banana leaves and a flower-decorated image. Behind them a standing group of devotees in white dhotis, orange robes and a green sari press their palms together in anjali. Probable Swamiji (probable): the seated figure on the throne wears long swept-back hair, orange-red robes and a crown-like gold throne setting, presented as the central guru receiving devotion.2016-09-15A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a golden back, under a multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels. A gold-rimmed square fire pit sits in front of the throne. Three bare-chested priests in white dhotis with orange and gold borders stand at left, one holding a silver container, and a woman in an orange sari sits near the throne. Trays of fruit, flowers and a red-and-gold cloth lie on the ground at lower left, with a green tree and a parked car behind a red-pillared pavilion.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor pavilion. A man with long dark hair, a full beard, flower garlands and a rust-red robe sits with his palms pressed together on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, beneath a colourful fringed canopy. Before him, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and garlands kneels holding a brass oil lamp and plate, while a woman in a green blouse and peach sari with garlands assists him. Floral offerings sit on a gold footstool, and a few other people in orange and red robes are visible in the background. Prominent cues suggest the seated figure is a person, with long hair, saffron-toned robes, and ceremonial garlands; identity remains an appearance-based label only.2017-04-17September 15 20162016-09-15Outdoors under a decorated canopy, a bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing rust-red robes and white flower garlands. In front of him, a woman in a green blouse and orange saree with gold border presses her palms together, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti, also garlanded, bows with hands folded near a small brass stand. Pooja items sit on trays at left, and a second robed person in red stands behind. Striped mats cover the ground, and a red flag and steps are visible in the background.2017-04-17A seated man in a deep red-maroon robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a long white-and-purple flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and a dark rudraksha-style mala, with a red mark on his forehead and a jewelled armband. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Before him, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and women in orange and cream saris sit on red mats, one woman holding a silver plate of offerings and another tending a metal tray. Behind them, women in white and orange sit on red-stepped stone terraces with stone lamps. The setting suggests a temple ritual and satsang gathering.2017-06-26A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor pavilion with a red-and-gold canopy. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a rust-red robe and a white flower garland, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Before him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and garland kneels at a brass lamp and a stone-like ritual vessel, while a woman in a green blouse and orange sari, also garlanded, holds a plate. A small gold footstool holds flowers, and other devotees stand in the background near a black car.2017-04-17December 12 20162016-12-12June 26 20172017-06-26Outdoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a multicolored fringed canopy with red, blue, yellow and green tassels. The figure wears rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind a grey block wall, three standing attendants stand to the side: one in white dhoti with gold border and a bag over his shoulder, one in white shirt and trousers with hands folded, and one in white kurta with bare feet. The seated figure appears to be a person, based on the rudraksha mala, ochre robes and throne setting; the identification is appearance-based only. Marigold garlands rest at the base of the throne.2016-09-15April 17 20172017-04-17