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Outdoor photo of a seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a long pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha beads, hands joined in namaste on a large ornate gold throne with red cushions. Beside him at left a young man kneels in orange with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, also in namaste. Behind them stand a crowd in orange, white dhotis and gold-embroidered kurtas, with a boy in a blue sherwani; several are joining their hands in prayer. A white portable air cooler is at right and a green leafy branch hangs at left.

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A seated man in reddish-brown robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with gilded carvings and red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a long white-and-pink flower garland, rudraksha mala beads, a gold pendant, and a red-orange vibhuti/kumkum mark on the forehead. Behind and around him stand a crowd of devotees with palms joined, mostly in saffron/orange dhotis and shawls, some in gold and cream kurtas, and a boy in a blue embroidered kurta. Several standing men wear rudraksha malas, bare upper bodies, and orange cloths. A white portable cooler stands at right under a canopy of banana leaves and a decorated overhead panel in a sunlit outdoor pavilion with a tiled floor.2017-01-14Outdoor ceremony on a paved courtyard. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland sits with palms joined in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-like arms. Behind him stand several devotees: a shirtless man in white dhoti with orange shawl, a man in orange robe and orange dhoti with a mala, a boy in a gold-embroidered kurta, and a bare-chested man with a horn-like trumpet, all with hands folded. Tall gold drapes and a white cooler unit appear at right.2017-01-14A standing man with palms pressed together in anjali mudra stands on a small pedestal before an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold canopy. He has a long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, and wears a red-brown garment with a red-and-white flower garland and gold ornaments. Gold ceremonial staffs with leaf-shaped heads flank him. To the right, several men in orange and saffron robes and rudraksha malas, along with white-clad priests, stand in a row on green mats under a pale outdoor canopy, with a flower-filled tray at his feet. The setting appears to be a homa ritual.2016-07-02January 14 20172017-01-14December 15 20172017-12-15A seated bearded man in a maroon turban with a small jewelled ornament, wearing a rust-brown shawl over his shoulders and a long gold necklace with a large pendant, sits with eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a sunburst backrest and golden lion-like armrests, upholstered in leopard-print cushions. Beside him, young men in saffron-orange dhotis and gold beaded necklaces stand with white tripundra markings on their foreheads. Fans stand on either side, and yellow flowers lie at the base of the throne. The scene suggests a ceremonial gathering, with a green tree and a red pillar in the background.2017-02-21A ritual puja scene with several people seated on a floor carpet before silver and brass vessels, flower garlands, a kalasha pot wrapped in white thread with mango leaves and white flowers, and trays of offerings. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings on his arms and forehead sits with palms joined in namaskar, holding a small ritual stick. To the right a figure in rust-orange robes wears heavy gold necklaces and a red and white bead garland, with a saffron turban and gold bangles, seated with hands folded in front of a gilded throne. Behind, an elder with white hair and a beard in orange robes sits before the golden chair, and a boy in orange with white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala sits nearby. Left background shows a curtain and an air conditioner.2015-04-28A 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 text2013-04-21Outdoor ritual scene at dusk with a fire burning in the foreground. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears a dark red-orange robe, a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. Beside him stands an attendant in orange robes with a yellow forehead band, holding a gold-topped staff, and a person in a pink headwrap is visible at right near offering trays. Several people in orange and white stand in the background.2016-07-03July 02 20162016-07-02December 05 20162016-12-05A seated man in a saffron-red robe with a white forehead mark and a white and orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms and red patterned upholstery. He rests one palm forward in blessing toward a man in white shirt and trousers who kneels with hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, two women in saffron-red sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand on red carpet scattered with petals, and a white pillar and air conditioner are visible. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of a saffron robe, flower garland and gold-and-rudraksha ornaments, and receiving honour from kneeling devotees on a throne fits his role, so the seated figure is a probable candidate.2014-09-21