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Outdoor evening ritual under a corrugated metal-roof pavilion with red supports, hanging yellow and patterned fabric decorations, and smoke rising in the air. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban sits on an ornate red velvet throne with gold trim, hands folded, on a red floor mat. In front of him, a bald man in orange robes kneels on the left, and a man bare-chested in white dhoti with a yellow cloth kneels in front, hands pressed together in namaskar near a fire pit with flower petals. A silver multi-tiered aarti lamp stands at right. Behind, a group of women in colourful saris watch and press their palms together. The central seated figure has a saffron turban and rudraksha mala, consistent with the a person cues.

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October 05 20112011-10-05A night-time outdoor ritual on a raised stone platform under a corrugated metal roof. A central seated figure wears an orange robe, an orange turban and a beaded mala, sitting on an ornate red and gold throne while hands are folded in greeting. Before him a man in white dhoti and orange shawl kneels and offers a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp. To the left a shaven-headed man in orange robes kneels with folded hands, and to the right a man in white dhoti with a mala stands with palms together. Women in red and green saris with flowers in their hair sit at the right edge. Paper lanterns, bunting and a red hoop hang overhead, with a parked SUV and a notice board behind. The seated figure's appearance is a person cue match from orange turban and robe, with a throne and ritual role; the attribution is visually supported but not certain.2011-10-05Evening outdoor satsang under a corrugated metal roof with red steel posts and hanging decorative tassels. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red velvet throne with gold-painted arms and legs, wearing a rudraksha mala, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, seated as the presiding teacher. A shaven-headed man in orange kneels on the left, and a woman in a yellow sari kneels before the throne holding a red offering. Behind them a row of devotees in saffron, red and green saris sits on the ground, some clapping. A brass multi-tier oil lamp stands on the right, and smoke drifts through the scene.2011-10-05Evening outdoor ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, a red and gold throne, and a hanging red ring overhead. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a large orange turban, long rudraksha mala and gold necklace smiles with hands raised in blessing; probable Swamiji by his orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala. Nearby, a shaven-headed man in orange kneels and smiles, and another man in white dhoti and shawl stands with palms joined. A man in white kneels presenting a tiered silver lamp stand with lit oil lamps beside brass plates. Women in saris with garlands sit on the right, and a parked silver SUV appears behind, with festive hanging lights and flags at left.2011-10-05Evening ritual under an open-sided shed with a corrugated roof. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim, with a dark-rimmed pair of spectacles and a rudraksha-style mala visible. A man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands before him, offering a brass plate of flowers or grains. Smoke or incense haze hangs in the air. Nearby, an orange-robed man with a bare chest stands by the throne, and a row of seated devotees, several women in saris, watch. Brass lamps, plates and bowls sit on a mat in the foreground, with red-and-yellow hanging decorations overhead. A printed map sign is on the wall behind.2011-10-05October 05 20112011-10-05Outdoor evening ceremony under a canopy of green leaf garlands, with a seated figure on a red and gold throne at centre. A person in saffron/orange robes with a long rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklace sits on the throne; the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial adornments, consistent with Swamiji (probable). Around him, attendants in saffron and white dhotis stand and sit; a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left, another in saffron stands at right, and a priest in white kneels at a low square fire pit in the foreground. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, fruits, flower garlands and a green silk cloth are arranged before the throne. Smoke rises from the pit, and devotees in yellow shawls sit on mats at right. Tall painted decorative poles flank the throne. This shows a homa/yagna-style ritual.2010-10-15 +1 copiesNight outdoor satsang under a tin-roofed pavilion with smoke rising. A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering sits on a gilded, high-backed throne draped in red cushions, with a red floor rug beneath it. a person: a seated figure in saffron with an orange turban-style head covering, seated on the throne as the central focus. Seated devotees in red, orange and white, several women wearing garlands and flower adornments, sit on the floor to the left. A standing white-clad priest in a dhoti stands at the throne's side. A tall brass lamp stand and a copper pillar with ornaments stand in the background, and a tiered brass lamp is at right. A rectangular puja platform with brass vessels and flower petals is at right, with white-robed people behind it. Some devotees are seated in rows along the right. A hanging decorative cloth with yellow fringe hangs from the left ceiling.2011-10-05Evening outdoor ritual under a corrugated roof with red pillars and hanging lanterns. A person in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim, a gold-accented seat, receiving a tray of offerings from a man in a white dhoti and shirt. Nearby, a man in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala stands. Behind them, women in saffron and red sarees sit on the floor watching, and a large silver lamp stand with multiple wicks, silver vessels and a kalasha-like pot lie on an orange cloth in front. A signboard with a map hangs on the back wall.2011-10-05Night outdoor ceremony on a red carpeted stage. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne, his right arm extended forward while a man in a white shirt bends low to touch his feet. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand near the throne, and a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis watch, and a woman in a white sari with a dark braid sits at lower right with her hands resting near the throne. Lights and a string of bulbs are visible overhead. Watermarked archive photo with a 'a person' credit.2012-04-06A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a dark red curtain. A smiling figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back, a gilded lion-style armrest, and a gold deity murti standing at the right. Seated figure has a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead and a light powder on the hands. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl leans forward at left, bowing and reaching toward the seated figure's feet, where two small dishes with offerings and a pillow-cushion are placed. A man in an orange robe with bare shoulders stands behind at upper left, smiling. At the right edge, a person in a salmon-pink robe claps hands with powder on them.2013-03-10October 05 20112011-10-05