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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a multicolour flower garland with white blooms, a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a tilak on the forehead, smiling. A silver trident stands to the right. Two people in white clothes with orange shawls sit beside the throne, and two younger attendees in orange sit in the foreground, one with a silver tray and a brass bowl. A backdrop shows a historical city image and a painted figure holding a lamp against fiery orange tones. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, a ceremonial garland, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in a central role.

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May 17 20142014-05-17Photo of a ceremonial event in a hall. A figure with a shaved-looking head and a tilak mark sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange-saffron robes and a long multicolour flower garland with rudraksha beads, and holds hands loosely in lap. A woman in white clothes with an orange-saffron shawl stands at right holding a silver tray. At left a bald man in white with glasses sits near the throne, and in the foreground several people in orange and saffron clothing sit, including a child. A silver trident stands beside the throne, a gold canopy hangs at upper left, and a backdrop shows a black-and-white temple image and a large orange-flame poster with a figure raising a ritual implement. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person but is not clearly distinctive, so identity is uncertain. Total visible people: about 7.2014-05-17January 31 20132013-01-31A seated man in a rust-red robe smiles on an ornate gilded throne backed by a carved golden halo and framed by golden lion heads, with a tiger-striped rug beneath. He wears a black head covering, a gold necklace, a multi-coloured marigold garland of yellow, red and pink, and gold armbands. His bare feet rest on a red cushion covered with pink and white flower petals, a pratyaksha padapuja offering. A gold-handled trident stands to his left and a silver staff to his right. Attendants in saffron and white stand at the sides, and a gilded canopy hangs overhead.2016-05-20A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved gilt back, wearing a saffron-red robe, a white and purple flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a tilak on his forehead and gold armbands. Around him, a woman in a cream sari with red shawl sits at left arranging items on a tray, another woman in orange sits at far left, and a bald man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and white ash markings sits at right with a shaved head, while another bare-chested man with tilak sits at far right. A striped multicolour cloth covers the platform, with a red cushion, a kalasha-style vessel and flower offerings in front of the throne, and a black stone wall behind.2017-06-26A photo of a satsang on a raised stage. A man with a long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a flower garland of white, yellow and purple blossoms sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, gesturing with one hand toward a woman. The man has a crown-like headdress look absent; his appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland. A silver trident stands beside the throne and a gold parasol hangs at the top left. A woman in a white top with an orange shawl holds a silver tray before him, and a man in white sits at the left edge. Behind the stage, a backdrop shows an old temple scene and a large image of a figure holding a torch against orange flames. Several seated people in orange and white are visible at the bottom.2014-05-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a gold canopy above, draped with a tiger-skin cushion. The central figure wears a red-brown robe, a long multicolour flower garland and gold necklaces, with bangles on the wrists and a dark hair bun. Their bare feet rest on a red cushion covered with pink flower petals, the setting of a pratyaksha padapuja. A gold trident stands at the left and a silver staff at the right. Attendants in red and orange robes with beaded necklaces stand nearby, and a woman in a white sari with a red shawl stands at the right edge.2016-05-20A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a brown-orange robe, a multi-strand rudraksha and ceremonial necklace, and a large floral garland of orange-red and white flowers, smiles while his arm rests on the throne. A forehead tilak is visible. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a stylized forest with glowing red vines under a night sky. A trident-like staff stands at left. To the right, several women in white and maroon saris sit or stand with hands folded in devotional posture, and a golden ritual object is partly visible at lower left. Stage lighting illuminates the scene. Ritual setting consistent with darshan.2017-04-08A smiling man with short dark hair and a white sandalwood tilak with a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, draped in a thick garland of yellow, white, orange and purple flowers. He wears a rust-orange robe, a rudraksha mala across his chest and gold bangles on his arm. At left, a man in white clothing with an orange cloth holds a lit oil lamp near the throne. Behind is a tasselled canopy, a backdrop of an ancient stone temple, and a silver trident stands at right.2014-05-17May 09 20142014-05-09June 26 20172017-06-26May 09 20142014-05-09