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Photo of a ceremonial event on a red-carpeted stage before a backdrop of flower garlands in red, yellow and purple. A central figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace, a bare chest and an orange-saffron dhoti stands holding a silver trident, with a white tilak on the forehead. Around him, saffron-robed men with shaved heads wear gold-bordered orange dhotis and white forehead markings, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands among them. Women in orange and yellow saris and white garments stand at right. A gold-decorated seat and a metal pot are visible on the stage. The setting suggests a satsang-style gathering with devotees.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage before a floral backdrop of red, yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands arranged in arches. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes with a gold-and-beaded necklace stands on an elevated golden throne-like seat, holding a silver trident aloft and smiling, with white ash markings on his forehead. Around him, devotees in orange-saffron robes with gold borders and white ash on their foreheads and bodies stand in a circle. A man in white dhoti and shirt bows toward the seat, and women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha necklaces stand to the right. A deity murti is not clearly visible. Blue-toned banners flank the stage.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a stage event with devotees in saffron and orange-brown robes with gold borders gathered on a red-carpeted platform. A central figure seated on a gold-and-orange throne with a floral garland backdrop wears an orange robe, long hair, a white forehead band and a gold-beaded mala; the figure matches the candidate cues of long hair and ornate saffron clothing, so this is Swamiji (probable). Nearby, a man in a white shirt and light trousers and several women in saffron saris with gold borders, some with rudraksha malas, stand near the throne. Several other attendees in white and blue saris stand at right.2013-03-10A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage with a floral backdrop of yellow, red and purple garlands. Centre, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged shawl and beaded necklaces holds a trident and sits near a white-draped table. Around them, saffron-robed men and women with shaved or bare heads, sandalwood or vibhuti markings and rudraksha-style necklaces stand and sit. Several devotees in casual clothes, including a man in a white shirt and grey jeans, a woman in pink and two young children in orange and pink, approach the table. A central figure in saffron appears to be the ceremony's focus, while the stage features gold-leaf carved panels and a cloth-covered altar.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Indoor ceremonial scene before a floral-decorated backdrop of marigold and red garlands. A central figure with long swept-back hair, orange robes, a gold-toned necklace and a long trident-like staff stands on a golden throne draped with a zebra-print cloth and white covers. Around him, saffron-robed monks with shaved heads, white tilak marks and orange shawls stand at left, while several women in white and cream saris, one in a gold-bordered green sari, and a woman in orange-bordered attire stand in a line at right, some with hands together in greeting or reaching toward the throne. A elderly man in a white shirt and a woman with a walking cane stand near the front. A red carpet covers the floor. Background shows a large blue-tinted banner with a standing figure. Matches the Maha Parashivaratri satsang setting.2013-03-10A photograph of a devotional gathering on a red-carpeted stage in front of a floral backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. Around the throne, several men and women in white dhotis and saffron robes, some in white sarees with gold borders, bow, press forward or stand with hands folded. A ceremonial trident leans against the throne on the left, and a blue wall backdrop displays a stylised figure. Several people are shown from the back and side in the crowd.2013-03-10Devotees in a temple-like hall queue toward a raised red-carpeted platform where a figure seated on a throne-like seat is adorned with a large garland of colourful flowers. The seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha-style necklace and has a decorated forehead, with a trident-topped staff standing beside. Several men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris and salwar kameez stand with folded hands or pay respects, while monastics in orange-brown robes stand near the platform. Blue wall panels with a large painted figure frame the scene. The image is a photograph of a darshan-style gathering.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Photograph of a devotional gathering on a red-carpeted stage before a golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a gold canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white forehead marking sits at the centre, with a white tiger-skin-like cloth draped behind. Around him, several people in saffron robes with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand close, one bald man in saffron reaching toward the seated figure, while others in white dhotis and shirts, and women in red and orange saris, gather near. A woman on the right wears a gold-toned sari. Blue-lit stone walls and large painted elephant motifs frame the background. Page-indicated a person candidate: the seated figure in orange with a white forehead mark shows some cues but appearance is uncertain, so the identification remains unsure.2013-03-10