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Outdoor photograph on a boat during a river outing. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a multi-strand white beaded mala and a rudraksha-style belt, sits on an ornate silver throne and points forward with one arm while holding a silver trident. A man beside him in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a lamp-like silver vessel with smoke rising. Marigold petals cover the carpet. Women in white and red-bordered saris sit behind on the boat and a woman in a pale shawl stands at the right edge.

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February 13 20132013-02-13Outdoor photo on a boat deck during a river ritual. A long-haired man in orange-ochre sanyasi cloth with a white rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands on a dark floral mat, holding a silver trident in one hand and smiling. A red and white umbrella with tassels is held over him. Behind him, a bearer wears orange cloth and a sanyasi in orange stands at right holding a ceremonial lamp with a flame over silver dish. Seated devotees in white and orange sit at left, with orange and red flags and a painted pillar behind. Marigold petals and a small brass lamp lie on the mat.2013-02-13A discourse in a large hall with red draped curtains behind. A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair sits on an ornate white-and-red silver throne, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a leopard-print waist sash, with a red tilak on his forehead. He gestures with his right hand while holding a silver staff with a bejewelled tip. A tall silver trident stands to the right. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing fill the floor, some holding microphones, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the top. The appearance-based candidate matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold ornaments, and the throne.2017-09-24 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20132013-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20132013-02-13A seated man on an ornate white-and-red throne-style chair addresses an audience during a satsang-style gathering in a hall with deep red drapes. He has long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, a red wristband, and wears a rust-orange robe with a heavy gold-toned necklace and pendant. He raises one hand near his chin while holding a silver staff on the left. To the right stands a silver trident and a silver offering tray. Behind him, people in white and orange-red garments sit or move about, and a camera on a tripod is visible. A Probable Swamiji figure is seated on the throne with several cues: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace, and saffron-orange robes, presiding as teacher.2017-08-07A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate red-cushioned throne with silver-carved armrests and a tall silver staff beside him. He wears a rust-brown shawl over a bare chest, a rudraksha mala with red-brown beads, a red wrist thread, and a white vertical tilak on his forehead, and holds a small gold-tipped stick. Seated devotees in white and rust clothing, including a young man with a rudraksha mala, watch in a bright hall with a window and yellow bottle on a side table. a person appears to be the seated figure, identified by appearance cues: long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha mala, rust shawl and throne seat. Another person is seen partially at the right.2017-08-15February 13 20132013-02-13August 11 20172017-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man with long dreadlocked hair seated on an ornate silver and red throne, wearing a rust-orange robe, gold necklace and rudraksha bracelet. He extends his right arm to hold a silver ceremonial lamp stand with bell-like pendants. Several women in orange and white stand and sit behind him in an event hall, with a large speaker and framed picture on the left.2017-07-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved silver armrests, speaking to an audience. He wears a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap draped over one shoulder, a long gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold chain, a red bracelet, and a tilak on his forehead. His hair is long and swept back, and he holds a small ritual stick or pen in one hand while gesturing with the other. Devotees in white and saffron clothing sit on the floor in the foreground and background, and a silver stand with ornate fittings sits at the left edge. The setting is a large hall with pale walls. The man has long swept-back hair, a throne, saffron-toned garments and distinctive ornaments, which are appearance-based cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable identification. Eleven or more people are visible.2017-08-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of a discourse hall with a central figure seated on an ornate silver and red velvet throne decorated with a sun motif, bare-footed, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style garment with a gold-toned chain and rudraksha-style necklaces, long dark hair falling past the shoulders and a vertical tilak on the forehead, holding a small stick or pointer in one hand while gesturing toward the audience. A silver trishula stands beside the throne. Surrounding seated devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing fill the foreground and sides, with a red curtain and a tripod-mounted camera behind.2017-08-11 +1 copies