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A large outdoor gathering under a yellow and red draped tent on a red carpet. On the left, a man with long hair and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, bare-chested with an orange cloth, a probable Swamiji candidate by visible cues of swept-back long hair, garland and saffron clothing. Around him, seated devotees in saffron, white and blue saris, and white dhotis hold steel plates with flowers, fruit and offerings, and small brass lamps. A man in white ritual dress sits near the throne, and people in dreadlocks sit in the foreground.

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A seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears an orange-red robe and a pink-and-white floral garland, holding a long ceremonial staff. Around him on a red carpeted floor, many devotees sit in rows holding brass plates of flowers and oil lamps, with many people in saris and white ritual dhotis. A few men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas sit nearby, and a man in a white shirt stands in the background near a camera. Red and gold drapes and tall oil lamps decorate the pandal. Several people visible, most seated in ritual worship.2017-12-15December 15 20172017-12-15A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a golden ornate throne at the left, facing a seated congregation on a red mat under a decorated tent. Many devotees, mostly women in blue, purple, red and green saris, sit cross-legged holding brass plates with flowers and small lamps, while others in white clothes and rudraksha malas participate nearby. A cameraperson with a tripod stands at the top, and a red-and-gold canopy and white chairs frame the scene.2017-12-15December 15 20172017-12-15A seated long-haired figure with a pink-and-white flower garland and orange-brown cloth sits on the left before an ornate gold throne-like seat, facing a large group of women seated on red mats in a tented pavilion. Many women wear saris in blue, purple, green and red; several hold small silver plates with flowers and lit lamps, and some have their hands raised in devotion. Behind them, a cameraman films, and red, yellow and gold drapes decorate the tent. A man in white sits near the front, with others seated in the background. The figure has the long swept-back hair and orange garments that fit the probable identification of Swamiji, seated as the presiding figure during the ritual. The scene appears to be a group ritual or satsang with flower and lamp offerings.2017-12-15A photograph of a seated group in a pink-draped tent with red carpet. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, wearing a long garland of flowers and a saffron-brown cloth, with long swept-back hair, is the presiding figure, and a tall ceremonial staff stands beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit cross-legged on the red floor holding silver plates with yellow flowers. Women wear saffron, blue and orange saris, and men wear white dhotis and shawls. A white-clad figure at lower centre holds a plate of offerings. Rows of white chairs and colourful banners appear in the background.2017-12-15A seated devotional gathering under a red and gold pandal in a decorated hall. Devotees sit on red carpet with palms pressed in anjali, several holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and offerings. Women wear saris and salwar in blue, green, pink and teal; men wear white kurtas and saffron robes. A seated man with dreadlocks and a white dhoti with gold border holds a plate at lower right. Red and gold drapes, hanging flower garlands and white chairs complete the setting, with a cameraman visible at the back.2017-12-15A photograph of a seated puja or satsang in a golden-decorated tent. A man with long dark hair and a red-brown robe with a white-and-pink flower garland sits on a large golden throne with a red cushion, with a golden ornate backdrop behind him. Around him, devotees sit on a red carpet: women in saris and salwar in teal, blue, and purple, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, men in white kurta and dhoti, and women in orange and saffron clothing. Several people hold brass plates with flowers and offerings. Two men in white and a man in white shirt sit at the right side. A figure in white with shaved head sits near the front-left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne wears a red-brown robe, a flower garland, and has long hair, matching the page's Swamiji reference.2017-12-15October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of a seated satsang in a decorated tent with a red carpet. Many devotees sit on the floor in rows, many holding brass thali plates with flowers, fruit and oil lamps. Women wear saris in blue, teal, purple and orange, and men wear white dhotis and shirts. On the right, a figure with long swept-back hair and a pink-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold-carved throne, with an orange cloth draped over the seat. Colourful hanging textiles and a white canopy frame the space. a person is the figure on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, a garland and ornate gold seating; the seated devotees hold offering plates during the programme.2017-12-15Indoor ceremony in a hall with deep red drapes and a gilded golden throne on the left. A man in an orange-red turban and saffron shawl stands near the throne, reaching toward a seated group. Around him, rows of devotees sit on the floor, many women in white and red-bordered saris, with brass vessels, flower offerings and a tall brass oil lamp in the background. A portrait-style cutout and gold decorations are visible at the top right. The mood is a puja or pada-puja gathering. The image carries a copyright overlay in the lower area.2015-10-26A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with pale walls and a teal-trimmed panel. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, bare-chested with a maroon shawl and a long swept-back hair, holds his hands together in greeting; a silver trident stands beside him. Behind him are deity murtis with orange marigold garlands on a decorated platform. Around the throne, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor holding small oil lamps, several women in red, pink and green saris and men in white kurtas and orange shawls. A low table with flowers and offerings lies to the right. a person is the man on the throne, identified by the long hair, bare chest, ornate throne and crown-like seating. The devotees are performing an aarti with oil lamps.2015-12-27 +1 copies