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Indoor ceremony in a hall with maroon curtains and framed banners on the walls. A bearded man with long dreadlocks and a large pink flower garland sits on the left, extending his hand toward a woman in orange and holding small red fruits. Around them, several women in orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas and a man in a white and gold dhoti stand or bend forward, with a crowd of onlookers in the background. The scene resembles a devotional offering or puja.

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A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and rudraksha malas, seated on a red throne with gold lion-head armrests under a white and red tent. A woman in white with a red-bordered sari kneels before him, touching his hand, while a bare-chested man in orange with a yellow and white bead necklace stands behind. Several women in orange and saffron garments with beaded necklaces, some holding offerings, gather around, and more devotees in white stand in the background. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji candidate based on his long swept-back hair, ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and garland. The scene resembles a devotional puja or padapuja at a festival setting.2016-01-03A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under a saffron-brown shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a white vertical forehead mark, reaches out to touch the head of a devotee in orange robes who kneels before him on a red-carpeted stage. Behind them, women in orange, red and white saris with rudraksha malas stand with hands joined, and a line of people in white and orange watches from the side. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge, and a gold ceremonial ornament with a crescent-shaped top sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation moment. The man has distinctive long hair, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha adornments consistent with the Swamiji candidate, so he is described as a probable Swamiji.2016-04-28January 09 20172017-01-09August 15 20142014-08-15October 30 20162016-10-30 +1 copiesA seated figure with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing a large multicolored flower garland and an orange cloth, sits on a red-cushioned seat beside a gold trident-shaped ceremonial object, gesturing toward others. Around them, a crowd of devotees stands: women in red, orange and pink saris, one with hands folded in namaste, a man in white dhoti and kurta, and two bald monks in orange robes with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white turban. A bald young monk in the foreground wears an orange robe and rudraksha beads. Red carpet covers the floor. Possible a person cues: long hair, flower garland and orange cloth on the seated figure, though the appearance is partly obscured.2016-04-27A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and red curtains, where several women and a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange sarees and garments wear rudraksha malas. A woman in the centre with glasses and a long rudraksha mala kneels and extends her hands while another orange-clad woman bends forward to clasp them. Around them stand more orange-clad devotees, one seated woman in a white saree with a gold border holds a small brass vessel, and a standing man in white dress is partly visible at the right edge. A camera operator with a large video camera is in the foreground. Brass vessels and a red cloth sit on the floor. A cooling unit stands at the left edge.2016-09-30June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowd at a tented event with a red backdrop and hanging decorative bunting. In the foreground a long-haired figure in orange robes with a flower garland kneels and reaches forward to take an orange cloth from a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and white head cloth who stands in the centre. A young man in orange robes and an orange-and-red sash stands at right, holding a golden trident. Behind them women in orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas, and other people in white and casual clothes, watch. A golden trident and a red-and-orange cloth are in the foreground. Several people are visible in the crowd, and the scene appears to be a ritual exchange of a cloth.2016-04-27Indoor photo in a bright hall with red curtains and ceiling lights. A bare-chested man with long swept-back black hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, wearing a reddish-brown wrap and a gold-bordered cloth, stands at right holding a hand out to a young girl in an orange saree seated on a chair. Several women in red and orange robes with rudraksha malas gather around, one holding the girl's hand and smiling. An older woman with grey hair in a red saree stands center. A bald man in saffron at far right wears a rudraksha mala. The mood is warm and animated among devotees. a person depicted as the long-haired man in the centre-right, identified by his distinctive long hair, adornments and ornate necklace with the role of a senior sannyasi greeting a devotee.2013-10-26A photograph of a Kalpataru darshan event under a red tent. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and an orange-brown wrap, with long dreadlocked hair and a white and green flower garland, extends a hand to receive an offering from a kneeling man in a pink shirt who holds bananas. Behind them, devotees in orange and red saris and a man in an orange robe with a gold-coloured necklace stand close together. A young boy in red and a woman in a white outfit with a red shawl are nearby. A cameraman films at the upper left. The gold-coloured item at centre appears to be a ritual object. Several people in the crowd are visible.2016-04-29A crowded indoor event where a long-haired figure seated on a red-carpeted throne with a flower garland of marigolds and roses receives a small card from a standing devotee. Around them, a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, women in orange and red saris with rudraksha malas, and a man in a red shirt watch. A bald priest in an orange-red robe stands at right holding a folded paper. A person in the crowd raises a phone. Golden ceremonial ornaments are visible at lower left, and a red carpet covers the floor. The seated figure is not clearly identified from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2016-04-27