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A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds and red and purple flowers, under a golden canopy. Behind him, a priest in a plain white dhoti and bare chest stands with his hands near the throne, and a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a large fire. Another man in a white dhoti sits at left beside a large drum, and a bare-chested priest in white stands near him. Small brass and clay lamps with flames and offerings sit on the green floor at the front, and mats are spread at left. The seated figure's distinctive orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha malas match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues.

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July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy with a golden umbrella overhead. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, and rudraksha mala. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside the throne, one at left holding a cloth and one at right wearing an orange shawl over saffron clothes with a beaded necklace. A man in white dhoti stands at far right. Oil lamps sit on the green stage in front of the throne, and striped mats lie at left beside a large fan-like object. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and ornate adornments, matching a person appearance.2011-07-15A photo of a ceremony under a white tent canopy with a golden ornate throne decorated with garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers and a golden umbrella overhead. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on the throne, holding a small object raised in one hand, with a rudraksha-style mala necklace. Standing beside the throne, a man in orange garments and an orange shawl with a mala holds a plate, and another man in orange stands to the right near a bright fire pit. A seated man in white clothes sits at the left near a striped mat, and a standing man in white dhoti with a sacred thread is at left. A golden cobra-hooded decoration and a pink-and-white draped table front stand at the base. Two women in orange-and-purple saris stand at the right. Oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front of the platform.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent with a golden canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Swamiji (probable) is seated at the centre, with long-haired appearance cues and saffron clothing; he holds an object before him. Two attendants stand beside the throne: one in white dhoti and a shaved head wearing beaded necklaces, and one in orange cloth holding a tray of flowers. A third attendant in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a golden flame backdrop. Before the throne are green mats, brass plates of pink and orange offerings, and cushioned mats on the left beside a large yellow cobra figure and a folded golden hood structure.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy. A figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne-seat draped with multicoloured flower garlands and a gold umbrella overhead; he holds an object raised toward his head. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold seat. Beside him a man in orange dhoti and shawl holds a small item, and another in orange stands at right near a bright fire blaze. A bald man in white dhoti with gold chain stands at left beside a striped cushioned mat. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front; the scene suggests a homa or puja.2011-07-15A photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a golden umbrella above a gilded throne draped in long garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head covering and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne, holding a small object with both hands. Two men stand to the right: one in orange robes with a mala, the other in white dhoti-style clothing. A man in white stands to the left beside a tall drum-like structure, and a large fire blazes at the far right. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front of the throne. The setting suggests a temple-style ritual with a kalasha-style arrangement and an orange flag at the top left.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy with a small golden umbrella above. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and red blooms. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and holds white cloth in both hands. Beside the throne, a man in orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with hands joined in prayer, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold chain stands on the left. A figure in white sits near a striped mat on the far left, a large cobra-hooded motif stands beside the dais, and a tall fire burns at the right edge. Oil lamps line the green floor in front of the throne. Two more people in orange and a woman in a sari stand at the right.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15Photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a green mat floor. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and a large garland of marigolds and red flowers arched behind him. He wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, and his hands rest on his lap. A man in orange robes with a garland stands at left holding a plate or tray, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain stands at left edge. At right, a man in orange robes with a mala stands near a fire pit with bright flames. Trays of red and orange offerings sit on the floor in front of the throne, with flower vases beside it. a person in the central seated figure given his orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the throne.2011-07-15July 17 20082008-07-17January 01 20092009-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17