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A group photo at an Inner Awakening event with a banner reading "Inner Awakening" behind them. A central figure in orange-saffron robes and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising a hand in greeting. Around them stand and kneel about ten men: several in white shirts and trousers, one with a white beard in an orange robe and orange shawl, and others holding white certificates with gold seals. A seated man in white with a beaded mala kneels at the front beside a gold-framed plaque on a white-draped table.

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January 22 20142014-01-22A group photograph at an Inner Awakening event. A central seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red shawl, raising one hand in greeting. Around the throne, participants stand and kneel holding certificates: a bearded man in an orange robe and red-orange shawl at left, a man in white with a red scarf kneeling at front left, a shaved-headed man in white with a mala kneeling at front right, and several men in white and dark shirts standing behind. A large red backdrop behind them reads Inner Awakening with a smiling portrait. A white-draped table with a gold plate sits in front. Nine physical people are visible.2014-01-22May 20 20142014-05-20A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a golden arched backrest, smiling with hands resting in his lap. He wears a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace with a garland and a bindi-style mark on his forehead. In front, several people in white and red kneel or bow with hands folded and one reaches toward a brass plate. A red backdrop behind shows partial lettering reading Inner Awakening and Haridwar. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long beaded mala and a garland on a golden throne, consistent with the page's reference to him.2014-01-14A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a red cushioned seat sits before a red banner reading Inner Awakening and Haridwar, with a portrait of a smiling woman in a red turban and red-white attire. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and holds his hands folded, smiling. In front, a man in a white shirt sits facing him holding a small ritual vessel, and a woman in a white sari with gold border sits to the right holding a silver ritual item. At left, a partially visible bald man in orange robes sits near several lit oil lamps with flames. The seated figure has a distinctive garland and orange robe but no hair or crown cues, so the appearance is uncertain; this is a padapuja-style honouring with oil lamps.2014-01-22Photo from an Inner Awakening event stage. A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red-maroon cushion wears an orange-saffron shawl and a marigold garland; he holds a booklet that a man in a red-and-grey sleeveless jacket over white kurta is leaning in to hand him. To the left, a shaven-headed priest in saffron-red dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha beads stands beside a white-and-gold ornate chair. A man in white kurta stands at right with a microphone stand. Behind them a backdrop shows a golden parasol, a city skyline with temple spires and a banner reading Inner Awakening. Four people are visible.2014-05-20January 12 20142014-01-12A stage at an Inner Awakening event with a backdrop reading "Inner Awakening" over a sepia image of Varanasi ghats and temples. A central figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with two golden lion heads, wearing an orange-and-yellow garment, a marigold garland and a trident-topped staff planted beside the seat. Flanking him are several seated people in red shawls: one in white on the left, a woman in a pink sari, a man in white, and two elders on gilded chairs on the right, one in orange robes and a red shawl. A standing attendant in white stands at the back. The scene is an ornate, formal stage ceremony. a person is the central figure seated on the throne, identified by the golden throne and the bold frontal position with orange ceremonial clothing and garland.2014-05-20January 22 20142014-01-22A photograph of a pada puja in a hall with a large red banner reading "Inner Awakening" and "Dhaksha Mandir"-style signage. A seated figure in a red-orange and gold dress with a white beaded garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and holding hands together. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with his back to the camera holds a lit oil lamp, and a woman in a light blue top kneels with a lamp, while a man in a white t-shirt sits cross-legged on the floor and a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a small lamp. The banner beside the throne shows a portrait of a figure in a red turban and orange garment. Oil lamps and a red patterned carpet complete the scene.2014-01-22January 09 20122012-01-09A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red cushions, arms spread along the armrests. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a yellow border, a multi-strand beaded gold-and-brown necklace, a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Behind him is a red banner with large white script lettering and a gold decorative backrest. A white cloth-draped table is in the foreground. The man appears to match the a person depiction with distinctive saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace cues, though identity is uncertain.2014-01-15