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A photograph inside a white tented hall with gold-framed temple-style decor. A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a maroon-orange turban, a long ceremonial garland of flowers, gold necklaces, and rudraksha-style beads, with eyes closed and hands resting on the armrests. Beside him a standing attendant in white dhoti with a red-orange turban holds a brass plate, and a lit oil lamp flame burns in the foreground. Rows of seated devotees, many women in white, saffron and yellow saris, sit on colourful striped mats; a golden parasol with tassels hangs above the throne. Lion-motif decorations and flower garlands frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne shows long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate gold necklaces and a garland, matching the expected presentation.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a puja in a hall. A man in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a tray of offerings with a bowl of fruit and flowers before a golden trident-topped staff. Seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a man in saffron-brown robes and a brown turban with white flower ornaments sits with hands pressed in anjali mudra, eyes closed, wearing a heavy gold necklace and bangles, with long hair and a beard. Red and multicoloured banners and a white fan are in the background, and a dark red curtain hangs behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure, a candidate by long swept hair, turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklace, is shown in a puja setting.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A photograph of a ritual inside a hall with a red curtain backdrop and colourful striped banners. A seated man in a rust-red turban decorated with pearls, a rust-red shawl and a long gold-and-beige garland sits on a large ornate gold throne with red cushions. His hands are raised in a blessing gesture and his eyes are closed. A shirtless young priest with a sacred thread stands at left, holding a brass tray of offerings and a tall gold ceremonial staff with a fan-shaped white ornament nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, rust-red robes, a ceremonial garland and gold ornaments on a throne.2017-02-22A ceremonial scene under a tent with red drapery and a fire pit in the foreground. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a beard, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing saffron-orange robes, with a flower garland draped over his shoulders. Standing beside him, a priest in white dhoti and an orange shawl holds an offering bowl, while another attendant in an orange shawl and white dhoti kneels at the fire pit. A man in an orange headband with an orange-and-white garland tends the pit on the left, and a woman in a maroon sari with gold jewelry stands at right. Flower garlands and brass vessels lie near the fire, with smoke rising. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and mala.2016-12-06A ceremonial fire ritual. A seated figure on a large gold throne with red cushions wears a dark head covering, an orange-red robe, a white flower garland and gold ornaments, with hands pressed together in namaskar. A standing priest in a white dhoti with a bright yellow-and-orange border holds a flower bundle and an orange-clad attendant sits nearby. A woman in a purple sari stands beside the throne, and devotees in white and orange cloth sit on the floor, many with hands folded. A gold umbrella with multicoloured tassels shades the throne, and a brass vessel rests beside the fire pit.2016-12-05December 07 20162016-12-07February 22 20172017-02-22December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A photograph of a seated man in a maroon turban with a jeweled brooch, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and a pink-and-white striped garland, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He is looking down at a silver tray of bananas, mangoes and fruit held by an attendant in a white dhoti and orange-gold head cloth who bends forward to offer it. Behind them, a gilded setting with orange and yellow floral decorations, and a seated audience of women in saris and salwars occupies the right side of the frame. The scene appears to be a ritual offering or fruit puja during a satsang. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, garlands and gold throne.2016-12-07