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A photo of a seated central figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched back and lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rust-orange cloth, rudraksha-style necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a white forehead mark. Around the stage, rows of young people in saffron-orange robes with white forehead bands sit with rudraksha malas; a young woman in front holds a book, and two men in the front row press their palms together. A white umbrella, air conditioners and a golden pillar with purple flowers frame the hall. The central figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance; the seated ring of initiates suggests a satsang or initiation setting. A visible printed , , and is not included in text

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April 21 20132013-04-21A photograph of a padapuja or satsang-style ritual on a raised stage. Several young people in saffron-orange robes with red borders sit in rows, many with white vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, rudraksha malas around their necks; some have palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in an orange robe and bare shoulders sits at the right edge beside a silver puja vessel and offerings of bananas. At the back, a figure seated on an ornate gold peetha throne with a crown-like headdress wears a pink-and-white garland and orange clothing; the figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim with several cues, so it is probable. Behind the throne hang pink and gold drapes.2013-04-21April 21 20132013-04-21A seated figure in a golden ornate throne with gilded lion sides and a red cushion sits centrally on a stage with an orange curtain behind. The seated person wears an orange-brown robe, a long pink-and-white flower garland, rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklaces, with tilak on the forehead. Around the throne sit a group of young disciples in saffron-orange robes with red borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead bands, several with hands folded or in namaste. A white air conditioner unit stands at left. a person is seated on the throne, with the cues of rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and orange-brown garments.2013-04-21A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage under a canopy. Rows of young people seated on the floor wear saffron-orange robes with red borders, white forehead bands, and rudraksha malas; several sit with hands folded in namaskar. At the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold necklace also sits with palms pressed together beside a gilded pillar and a tall brass lamp stand decorated with flowers. Behind them a golden ornate throne stands empty, flanked by orange drapes, bananas and brass vessels sit in front, and a backdrop screen shows a deity murti. Overhead hang flower garlands.2013-04-21May 15 20132013-05-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall with a microphone stand and a fan. Below him, a group sits on orange mats: a bald man in a saffron cloth and gold necklace, several men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and gold neck ornaments, and women in white saris with yellow and green borders. Silver trays with offerings, a brass bowl of petals and small plates sit on the mats. One man in white writes on paper. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's claim that he attended this morning event.2010-10-22 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red-and-white vertical mark on his forehead, with hands resting in his lap. A matching orange-draped figure is a presiding Swamiji (probable) on the peetha: the long hair, ornate saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are visible cues. Golden oil lamps with lit flames and orange and red flower arrangements flank the throne. In front, a golden base holds flower offerings and pink lotus blooms, with incense sticks and a silver plate of offerings. Around the platform, several women in white saris with yellow shawls and a shaven-headed man in white ritual dress sit facing the throne, seen from behind. A backdrop depicts a temple gopuram-style archway with deity imagery.2011-02-02August 25 20142014-08-25October 26 20102010-10-26A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne at left. Before him, a row of women in orange and saffron saris and shawls sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer, and one holds a pink flower. Silver trays of flowers, fruit and offerings rest on a golden platform in front of them. A shaved-headed man in orange robes sits in the foreground. A pedestal with a wooden cabinet stands before the throne, and a white fan and blue wall sign are visible in the room.2010-10-26October 26 20102010-10-26