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Night outdoor gathering where a man with long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha malas with ornate gold necklace sits on a brown leather throne-like chair, extending his hand to be touched by a woman in a white shirt with a red sash who kneels before him. Around him, men in white dhoti-style garments with red sashes stand, one holding a silver trident-topped staff; a woman in a colourful patterned top and a young girl in a blue dress with a child in pink look on, and a fire flame is visible at the lower edge of the frame. The scene suggests a devotee receiving blessing in a ceremonial setting.

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Night-time outdoor puja on a sandy ground at an evening gathering. A seated figure in the centre sits on a dark brown ornate throne-style chair, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, a maroon-orange shawl over the shoulders and an orange cloth draped on the body; the ceremonial gold chain and ornate clothing are visible. Around him, devotees attend: a woman in a white top and red trousers offers a plate, a woman in a white sari and rudraksha garland holds a small tray, and an older woman in a pink-and-gold sari with a red shawl holds a flower-filled plate. A silver trident stands at left, and a crowd of onlookers in white, red and blue clothing surrounds the scene. Colourful lights and palm fronds appear in the background.2015-12-24December 24 20152015-12-24Outdoor evening photograph of a ceremony on a sandy ground with a dark sky behind. A man with long dark hair sits on a brown leather armchair draped in a deep red-orange robe with orange trim, wearing layered beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. Devotees bend forward to offer their hands toward him, and a woman in white kneels nearby wearing a red garland. Around him stand attendants in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas; one holds a silver trident. A red mat lies at the chair's feet. Figures in saffron-orange robes stand at the right, and a woman in a white head covering leans in. Several children are included among the devotees. Visible people number about fifteen. The ritual appears to be a blessing or darshan.2015-12-24A photograph inside a red-tented ashram hall during a darshan line. A seated figure on the left wears long dark dreadlocked hair, a large garland of pink, red and yellow flowers and an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders; the figure appears to be a person by these cues, seated before a gilded throne-like seat with a golden trident and an ornate brass pot. Nearby, a woman in a red sari and a woman in a red-and-white outfit are seated or kneeling, and a devotee in a red blouse hands offerings. Several devotees queue around them: a woman in grey, a woman in a striped shawl, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, a grey-haired older man in a white kurta, and a child in white. A younger man in orange robes with shaved head stands at the upper right. A camera on a tripod stands at the back. The scene shows people approaching for blessings with fruit or flower offerings.2016-04-27December 24 20152015-12-24A photograph of a ritual scene indoors. A man seated in a brown leather armchair wears a saffron-orange robe with gold trim, a long brown beaded mala necklace, and a gold headband with a gold forehead mark, and holds out a small red-brown item over a silver tray of similar red-brown offerings. Beside him, a younger attendant in saffron-orange robe and rudraksha beads kneels and holds a small plate. Around them, a group of participants in white kurtas and red-and-brown shawls with lanyards stand with hands folded in prayer, and a young child in a red shawl stands among them. The red carpet and floral-patterned surface suggest a ceremonial gathering.2015-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate brown leather throne, wearing a deep rust-red shawl over a brown garment, with long dark swept-back hair and gold armlets, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a kneeling woman in a white sleeveless top with hands joined in namaste. Around them, several people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand and bend forward, one bald man in orange with a purple-and-pink sash leans in, and white-clad devotees in the background watch and hold papers. The seated figure's cues are the swept-back hair, ornate clothing and ceremonial seating, consistent with a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee in a satsang-style gathering.2015-12-16May 31 20152015-05-31Night outdoor gathering on a sandy ground. A figure with long dark hair, orange-saffron robe, layered red and gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas sits on a large brown leather armchair, extending a hand while devotees bow and offer gifts. A woman in a teal top and green skirt kneels before him holding gold-coloured offerings, and a woman in a white outfit with red shawl leans in from the left. Standing behind are a man in white dhoti with a red garland and a bald man in orange with rudraksha malas. A silver trident rises at the left edge. Other participants in white, red and orange clothing surround the seated figure, with a dark background of night lights.2015-12-24December 18 20152015-12-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowded indoor hall where a man with long black hair and a black crown-like headpiece sits smiling on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a shawl and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces. A kneeling man in white with rudraksha mala beads touches the throne's edge while a woman in a salmon-pink top sits in front. Around them devotees stand, including a boy in green kurta, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a magenta embroidered outfit. Swamiji (probable) appears seated on the throne with cues including long swept hair, a crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas.2015-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 19 20152015-12-19