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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on red stone steps. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat sits under a canopy with red and gold fringe. He wears a rust-brown turban, a long rust-brown garment, a heavy gold necklace, white and pink flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, with long dark hair falling over his shoulder; his appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated as the central figure. Beside the throne stand a silver trident and a silver staff. Around him, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the steps, some with hands folded, and a man in a brown garment kneels near the throne. Stone lamps and offerings stand along the steps.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A large outdoor gathering on red-and-black stepped tiers lined with black stone lingam-shaped pedestals. A bearded man with a dark turban, in a saffron-orange robe and heavy gold necklaces with a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a red canopy with tassels. A trident and a ceremonial staff stand beside him. Around the steps, seated devotees wear white ritual clothes, saffron and orange garments, and a few men sit bare-chested with white dhotis. Foreground spectators include women in saris and western-style clothing, one with a pink dress and a white-haired woman. Floral garlands in purple, yellow and white hang at top right.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Outdoor ceremony on red-carpeted stone steps lined with black stone lamps. A man seated on a large gilded throne with a red cushion wears a maroon turban, a dark-red-brown robe, a white and pink flower garland, a long rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces with gold bangles. A golden trident (trishul) stands beside him. A canopy of tasseled red, blue, yellow and white fabric is draped above, with strings of yellow and purple marigold garlands at right. Seated devotees on the steps wear white dhotis, orange robes and saris; a woman in pink and a woman with blonde hair in a red flower clip sit in the foreground. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne in a ceremonial setting, with the cues of turban, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and ceremonial garland.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor ceremony on tiered red stone steps lined with seated devotees in white and saffron. A bearded man in a red-brown turban and saffron-brown robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and a flower garland, sits on an ornate gold and red throne beneath a colourful canopy. Beside the throne stand a silver staff and a golden trident. Foreground devotees in orange, pink, blue and yellow saris and kurtas face the throne.2016-12-03December 12 20162016-12-12Outdoor ceremony at a stepped stone amphitheatre with red-and-white flags. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala beads and a rust-orange shawl sits eyes closed on an ornate silver throne, one hand resting on a golden lion-shaped armrest. Pink and gold ceremonial parasols stand behind him. Saffron-robed devotees sit on the steps, a woman in cream sari with a head covering sits at lower left, and a large drum is visible. Probable Swamiji seated in meditation on the throne, identified by his long hair, rudraksha mala and rust-orange shawl.2016-10-11