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A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a long beaded rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat before a golden shrine with a deity murti in a red turban and a decorated arch behind. He wears a garland of orange and yellow flowers. Around him, several young men in white dhotis and white shirts kneel and stand, one touching his arm and another with hands raised in greeting. An older priest in a white dhoti with an orange border kneels at left, and a bare-torsoed priest in a striped dhoti sits at lower left. Potted plants, brass trident-topped stands, kalasha pots and striped mats surround the stage, and a pair of white air coolers stand on either side.

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A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a long garland of white and orange flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a golden arch holding a deity murti with a trident and red turban. Around him, young men and boys in white and cream clothes sit or kneel on colourful striped mats, one bare-chested boy in white dhoti walks past at right, and a boy in white kneels near the throne. Red drapes, potted green plants, a kalasha-like vessel and pedestal fans frame the stage. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala and his appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so identity is uncertain.2017-02-19Photograph of an indoor ceremony on a stage with red drapes and a golden throne-like shrine backdrop holding a deity murti crowned with a golden crown. Central seated man with long dark hair, full beard, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, wearing saffron-orange clothing and sitting on a red cushion, appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated as the presiding teacher. Around him kneel or bend several young men in white kurtas and white dhotis, some with hands folded in devotion, and a woman in a white and gold sari stands nearby. Striped mats, fans, kalasha-style pillars and green leaves decorate the stage.2017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13Photograph of a stage ceremony with a bearded man seated cross-legged on a red cushioned seat, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and a large gold necklace, with long hair and a wrap draped over his shoulders; he appears to be receiving attention from devotees. Behind him stands a golden throne-like shrine with a large deity murti draped in yellow cloth, a decorated pillar and a red curtain frame the scene. Around him, several young devotees in white kurtas and dhotis kneel with hands folded or touch his feet, one woman in a saree stands among them, and a colourful woven mat covers the floor, with white fans and a brass railing in front. a person: the seated man wears saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's a person context.2017-02-13February 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a devotional ceremony on a stage with red draped curtains and a gold-framed throne housing a deity murti dressed in a yellow cloth. A seated man with long dark hair, an orange-red shawl over a saffron robe, a gold necklace and a red tilak sits centrally on a red cushion, with a red-and-gold cloth draped behind him. Around him, several young men in white shirts and dhotis kneel and sit on a colourful woven mat, some with hands folded in namaste and others touching or offering to him. Floor oil lamps, standing fans and a decorated kalasha-style pillar frame the scene, with green foliage hanging above. a person: the central seated figure has a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace, and sits in the place of honour, so he is marked as a probable candidate. Other figures are devotees in white.2017-02-13February 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a ceremonial stage inside a hall with red draped curtains and a gilded throne-canopy framing a central deity murti seated in gold garments under a red turban. In front, a bearded man with long hair and rudraksha malas, wearing orange-brown robes and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat with eyes closed, appearing to be a person, seated in the central position as the honoured figure. Around him, white-clad attendants kneel and stand, including a man in white dhoti kneeling with hands together, and a woman in a green-and-gold saree with gold necklaces standing with palms joined. A small boy in white stands at left, and a row of colourful striped mats lies on the floor. Brass lamps and decorated pillars flank the stage, and an air cooler and fans are visible.2017-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20172017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20172017-02-19Indoor ceremony on a multicoloured woven mat stage with red drapes and potted green foliage. A seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold necklace receives devotees; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long dark hair and ornate gold adornments. Around him several young men in white kurtas and dhotis kneel with palms joined or touch his feet, while women in saris stand nearby. Behind him a golden throne-like shrine holds a deity murti with a trident and a red-and-orange turban-garbed figure. Tall decorated pillars with floral patterns flank the stage and electric fans cool the hall.2017-02-13