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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of an ornate gold shrine with a deity murti visible behind glittering crystal panels. A bearded man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a rust-red robe and layered gold necklaces and garlands sits centrally, smiling. Around him stand several children in white clothes, one girl with long braids in a white top, and a woman in a yellow sari on the right placing a hand on the girl's shoulder. A man with a shaved head and white markings stands at the left.

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A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a wrap over one shoulder, wearing multiple gold necklaces and a gold pendant, with a red bindi on his forehead and dark hair swept back. He sits before an ornate gold-leaf shrine with a decorated deity murti and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Around him stand several children in white clothes, some with white threads around their necks, and a young girl with a long braid has her hands folded in front of her. Adults in white and a man with a shaved head and white markings stand at the left. a person is identified by a crown-free but distinctive presentation: long swept-back hair, saffron-toned robe, layered gold necklaces and rudraksha-style ornamentation at the center of the group, seated as the focal figure.2017-05-05A photograph of a central man with long hair, a full black beard and moustache, and a dark tilak on his forehead, wearing a rust-red saffron-toned robe, a heavy gold necklace and multiple gold chains. He sits before an ornate gold shrine with a deity murti, flowers and a decorated backdrop. Around him, children in white clothes stand close, and a woman in a yellow-and-gold sari rests her hand on a girl with long braids. Photo appears to belong to an Inner Awakening event; the central man's appearance matches the a person cues of long swept hair, saffron-toned robe and ornate gold ornaments, so he is described as a person seated among children and devotees.2017-05-05A photograph inside a temple hall with ornate gold-leaf walls and a golden deity shrine behind marigold and rose garlands. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe and heavy gold necklaces stands centre with a red tilak on his forehead and a smile, appearing to be the a person by his long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing. Several children and young people in white clothes crowd around him, a girl at right with a long braid, and a red-cushioned golden seat with a canopy stands behind him. Background shows a deity murti and hanging bells.2017-05-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-and-bead necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-red throne, smiling, with a white vibhuti mark and long hair. Two young men in white kurtas kneel before him with folded hands, one touching his shoulder, while a bearded attendant with rudraksha malas and long hair sits at left. A tall gold staff and gold-draped deity figure stand in the background, with green foliage and red curtains around the dais. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment absent, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, matching appearance cues for Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees on the throne.2017-02-13April 05 20172017-04-05February 13 20172017-02-13 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a short beard sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved silver arms and lion-form supports. He wears a rust-orange robe over bare shoulders, a heavy gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, and a red thread on his wrist; a red mark is on his forehead. Around him, seated devotees in orange and white saris and kurtas fill the hall; a silver ritual stand with a flower-decorated edge stands to the right. Behind them, gold and red temple décor is visible.2017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair, a full beard and a white vertical tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a rust-brown robe and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant. He reaches out to place his hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white shirt who stands before him. Behind them stand gold-and-white decorated altar elements, green leaves and flowers, and a gold ceremonial staff. A person in white is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a blessing or third-eye initiation. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a ceremonial gold necklace and rust-brown saffron-style robes, with a throne and blessing role.2017-02-13July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07 +1 copies