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Indoor photograph of a ceremony in a stage-like hall with dark curtains. A man seated on an ornate gold throne wears an orange turban, an orange robe, a red-and-white rudraksha-style mala and a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Around him, devotees sit on the floor with palms joined; several wear white dhotis or saris, orange robes and yellow or white shawls, and one holds a lit oil lamp. Brass plates of offerings and small oil lamps sit before the throne. Several people in white ritual clothes with tilaks are also present.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved golden panels, draped with a gold cloth, against a dark curtain backdrop. The seated person wears an orange turban and saffron-orange robes with a garland of multicoloured flowers and a rudraksha mala, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Around the throne, a group of about seven people sit on the floor in white and cream saris and dhotis, some with white forehead markings and yellow shawls, some in saffron robes, with brass plates of offerings and flowers before them. A golden trident stands at the right edge beside the throne. A woman in an orange top sits in the foreground with her back to the camera.2010-11-05A photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and a gold-coloured cloth draped behind him wears an orange turban and orange robes, with a multicolour flower garland and red-and-white beaded necklaces; he raises one hand in blessing. A gold ceremonial staff stands beside the throne. In front, several people sit on the floor: a bald man in orange robes with a white cloth over one shoulder, a man in orange with a beard, women in white saris, and a man in white. Silver and gold trays holding offerings and sweets sit on a gold tray between them. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange turban, orange robes and ornate garlands; the seated attendants are devotees.2010-11-05A photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall. On a large ornate gold throne with red cushions sits a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditative pose; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Before the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and orange garments; several women in yellow-bordered white saris and devotees in white dhotis hold lit oil lamps and offer flowers, while a silver plate with flowers and fruit sits in front. Incense smoke rises from the lower right. A wooden stand with gold carvings, a standing fan and a painted temple backdrop complete the scene.2010-10-29October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesDevotees perform a seated ritual in an indoor temple hall before an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy. A man on the throne wears an orange turban and orange robes, with a multicolour flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, and his hands are joined in namaste. Around him several devotees sit on the floor: a bald man in orange robes holds a thali of offerings, women in white and orange saris and red blouses sit with palms pressed together, and a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari sits near a red rug. Brass and gold ritual objects, a trident and a kalasha-style vessel stand near the throne, and a deity image with garlands is visible at left. Seated a person with orange turban, orange robes, flower garland and rudraksha beads on a gilded throne, receiving devotees.2010-11-05A 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 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with carved lion heads and a wide garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hands joined in greeting. A trident leans beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing with hands folded, several holding brass trays of flowers and offerings. A portrait of a deity is visible at the upper left. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and sits on a gold throne, matching the page's ritual context.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, receiving a ritual lamp offering. Several devotees in white and cream clothes, some with yellow shawls and gold-bordered sarees, kneel on the floor holding lit aarti lamps toward him. A tray with fruit and offerings sits on a golden table beside the throne, and a standing attendant in white appears in the background. The scene reads as an aarti during a satsang, with a camera operator visible at the right edge.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron garment draped over his shoulder and a dark beaded rudraksha mala around his neck, looking to his right. In front of the throne, a small gold-and-wood table holds a tray with fruit and a decorative dish. Below, a group of devotees sits on the floor: several men in white dhotis with white and orange ritual shawls and tripundra marks on their foreheads hold lit oil lamps or aarti lamps, while women in white and orange saris, one with a long braid, sit with hands extended in offering. A white tower fan stands behind them against a pale wall and dark curtains. The scene reads as an aarti or puja during a seated satsang. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji description, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate. Seated on the left and in front, several people in white dhoti and shawl clothing with white forehead markings and gold necklaces hold lit oil lamps in their hands. Two young women with long braids, one in a white sari with a yellow border, sit with their backs to the camera, and a small table with fruit and a bowl stands beside the throne. A white tower fan stands behind the group and dark blue curtains hang on the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24