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A large group of devotees, mostly in white clothes with orange-red shawls, sit with hands raised to their heads in a hall with wooden panels and yellow walls. At the centre a long-haired figure with a red-brown wrap and a multi-strand rudraksha mala sits on an ornate orange cushioned throne with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable) is the central seated figure, distinguished by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-bead necklace and throne. To the right stands a tall ceremonial staff with a trident finial. Men and women in white and yellow dhotis or saris surround the throne in a paduka-puja style gathering, several with bare upper bodies and gold-bordered cloths. Hands are clasped on heads in a ritual gesture of reverence.

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December 27 20142014-12-27A photograph of a large indoor gathering in a hall with yellow walls and wooden panels. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, a red-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a vibhuti mark on his forehead sits on an ornate orange-cushioned throne, smiling, with a silver trident beside him. Around him, many devotees in white and saffron/orange clothes sit with both hands resting on their heads in a group posture, with wrists and arms crossing overhead. Most faces are partially hidden by the raised arms. Several people wear beaded necklaces and gold-coloured bangles. The scene suggests a group practice led from the throne. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads, so appearance is a probable match to a person but cues are not fully certain from this view.2014-12-28A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a large rudraksha mala and ornate gold-trimmed shawl sits smiling on a bright orange throne-style chair, holding a tall black staff topped by a silver trident. Around the chair, many people in white clothes with orange-red shawls sit on the floor with both hands clasped behind their heads in a group pose. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and ceremonial gold trim, shown in a satsang-style gathering on a throne.2014-12-27December 27 20142014-12-27A seated man in an orange-yellow cushioned throne chair holds a silver trident, a central figure wearing a rust-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala with gold-coloured beads, and a kumkum mark on his forehead. He has long dark hair and a small headset microphone. Around him, many devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit with hands clasped on top of their heads in a seated forward-bowing posture. The background shows yellow-gold wall panels and dark wooden paneling. a person is shown here by long swept hair, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and trident, seated on a throne.2014-12-28December 14 20142014-12-14A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange garment and a long rudraksha mala, raising one arm in a blessing gesture while holding a tall silver trident. He sits on an orange upholstered throne in a hall with yellow walls. Around him, many seated devotees in white and red-orange clothing, some with red shawls, press their hands to the top of their heads, a yoga-style posture. A wooden panel and an illuminated display sit at the top left. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, presenting the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, and his role is the seated teacher leading the group practice.2014-12-28A seated man in a rust-red robe and a long rudraksha mala sits smiling on an orange cushioned throne with a golden trim, holding a long wooden staff. Behind him stands a tall silver trident. Around him, dozens of devotees in white and red-orange shawls sit in rows with their hands clasped on top of their heads in a meditative gesture, some wearing white kurtas and wristbands. A water bottle sits near the throne. Yellow padded walls and carved wood panels frame the hall.2014-12-27May 27 20152015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27A large indoor hall with warm yellow lighting and a golden tree decoration above. A man in an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style beads sits on a brown leather throne-like armchair at the centre. Around him a dense crowd of devotees, mostly in white and orange clothing, kneel or sit with their arms raised and hands pressed together over their heads, many touching the head of the person in front. Some wear red and white garments and gold bangles. Display panels and red chairs line the background, and a yellow-draped table sits at the right. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and ornate saffron attire and is described as a person in the central position, with devotees performing a collective blessing gesture.2015-07-16July 16 20152015-07-16