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Evening outdoor ritual on a raised platform under a tin-roofed pavilion with string lights. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe, a saffron-orange turban and a long gold-beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion figures and a sunburst backrest, with a leopard-print cushion and a tall ceremonial parasol with multicoloured fringe above. Probable Swamiji, identified by the turban, bearded face, ornate gold throne, gold necklace and ceremonial presentation. Around him, several young people in saffron-orange dhotis with rudraksha malas stand or sit; a woman in a brown sari holds a microphone, and another woman in a cream sari sits near the throne. A striped woven mat covers the floor, with brass trays and a yellow cloth at left.

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Evening outdoor gathering under a tin-roofed pavilion with string lights. A central man in a maroon-brown robe, orange-red turban, and gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests and a leopard-print cushion, a large gold sun-shaped backrest behind him and a multicoloured canopy overhead. He holds a golden trident-topped staff. Around him, several young people in saffron-orange robes with garlands and white forehead markings stand or sit; two women in maroon shawls hold microphones, one in a cream sari sits nearby. The floor has a striped multicoloured rug and a metal tray.2017-02-21Outdoor evening ceremony under a open-sided tent with strings of coloured lights. Around him stand young women and girls in saffron-orange saris with rudraksha garlands, some holding microphones and yellow cloth bundles; one girl in a maroon robe speaks into a microphone. A woman in a white sari sits on the striped rug at the right, and a trident-topped staff stands beside the throne. A colourful striped umbrella canopy tops the throne, and brass puja trays with flowers sit on the striped floor mat. A small monitor is visible at the lower left.2017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21Evening outdoor event under a corrugated metal canopy strung with small coloured lights. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and red-and-gold turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a sunburst back and lion-shaped armrests, draped with a leopard-print cushion and a multicoloured striped cloth on the ground; a red-and-white canopy umbrella hangs above him. Around him stand several people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, a woman in a cream sari, and a woman in a maroon shawl holding a microphone. A man in orange holds a microphone at the right, and a small brass aarti tray with lamps sits at the lower right. Attendees in white and orange fill the background, and a monitor is visible at the lower left. a person seated on the throne in the centre, wearing a red-and-gold turban, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces.2017-02-21Night outdoor event under a tent canopy with strings of lights. A man in a rust-brown robe with a red-and-gold turban, long beard and multiple beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and a sunburst back, a trident leaning beside him. A young woman in a white and gold sari with a garland sits on the striped rug at his side. Around them, several people in saffron-orange robes with garlands stand, one holding a microphone, and a young woman holds a yellow cloth. A brass lamp and offerings rest on the striped floor mat. a person: the seated man wears a turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and rust-coloured robes and is seated on a throne, while the attendants are devotees and sannyasis in orange.2017-02-21Evening photo at an open-air ashram pavilion with a corrugated roof and string lights. A bearded man wearing a maroon-brown turban and maroon-brown robe, with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a sunburst back, lion figures and a leopard-print cushion, palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, people in orange robes stand and kneel, including a woman in maroon holding a golden trident, a woman in a white and yellow sari seated at lower right, and a shirtless man at left. A colourful striped mat covers the floor, with a brass tray and a yellow cloth nearby. A decorative canopy with multicoloured fringe hangs above the throne.2017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21February 21 20172017-02-21A bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a matching rust-brown turban, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne carved with lions and a sunburst backrest. He wears a long gold-coloured garland, a gold pendant and bangles, with his right hand resting on his knee in a mudra. Leopard-print cushions line the throne. In front, a clay seat or low platform sits on a striped rug, and devotees in orange headcloths and saffron garments, some with white tilak, sit facing him at a ritual where small oil flames burn near the bottom edge. Women in pink and red saris and a seated woman in cream attend nearby, and a metal lamp stands at right.2017-02-21A seated bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a maroon turban with a small ornament, a thick gold necklace and gold bangles, sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped arms and a sunburst backrest, on a leopard-print cushion. He holds one hand raised with eyes closed in a blessing pose. Behind him stand two young men in saffron-orange robes with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas, one holding a microphone. At right, a woman in a pale yellow sari with gold necklace sits on the floor. Electric fans and a striped mat are in the foreground, with a tree and string lights behind the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in maroon with the turban and gold jewellery is an appearance-based candidate; the throne and ritual setting are visible.2017-02-21