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A photograph on a stage with a deep blue starry backdrop. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and wearing a red tilak. A woman in a white sari with maroon leaf prints and a gold border stands at left, holding a gold ornamental plate and a rudraksha mala, with a golden trident behind her. Two men flank the scene at left, one bare-chested with rudraksha beads and white dhoti, the other in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. The gold throne and ornate backdrop set a ceremonial tone.

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A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne smiles broadly while receiving a ceremonial gold vessel from a standing woman in a white sari with pink leaf motifs and a maroon border; he wears a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland, and a red bindi. Behind the throne is a dark purple starry backdrop. At left a smiling young man in an orange garment and rudraksha mala stands beside the woman, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the top left. The image is a stage-style event photograph with a gold kalasha-like vessel being offered.2016-12-21A photograph of an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage with a dark purple starry backdrop. A bearded man with a tilak on his forehead, wearing a rust-orange robe and a white flower garland, sits smiling on the throne. A woman in a white sari with pink leaf motifs and a maroon border, with a dark head covering and gold bangles, leans forward holding his hand. Behind her a young man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands at the left edge. The man on the throne matches the a person presentation cues of rust-orange clothing and garland, so the candidate is probable, though his appearance is not conclusive.2016-12-21Stage photo at a ceremony. A bearded man seated on a large ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing saffron/orange robes and a white flower garland, smiles and raises one hand in greeting. Standing before him, a woman with long dark hair wears a white sari with pink leaf motifs and a maroon-and-gold border, a saffron shawl over her shoulders, and holds a gold ritual lamp with a deity figure on its shield. To the left, two men in white and saffron dhotis with rudraksha malas and forehead markings look on. A golden trident and a starry purple backdrop complete the scene.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a white and red tilak across his forehead, a dark beard and moustache, and rudraksha malas with gold ornaments smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a man in a white dhoti with gold border and an orange-patterned shawl. The seated man wears a reddish-brown wrap and is bare-chested with many rudraksha beads. Behind him is an ornate gold throne, and a silver trident stands at left beside a gold-draped backdrop. A man in white with rudraksha beads and a gold-edged garment is partially visible at far left. Four people are visible. a person is seated on the gold throne, giving blessing to a devotee.2017-02-28A photograph of a ceremonial initiation on a stage with a deep red curtain. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a saffron-orange robe, a white-and-red garland, beaded necklaces and bracelets, and a white vibhuti mark on his forehead; his long hair is swept back, and he closes his eyes while another man stands before him. The standing man, bare-chested with white body markings, wears a white dhoti with a striped border and a sacred thread, and holds a yellow-coloured item to the seated man's head. Nearby stands a tall gold trident and a brass oil lamp, and another attendant in white holds a plate. The scene suggests a Shiva deeksha initiation ritual. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, garlands and ornate gold throne, presiding over the initiation.2017-04-26December 31 20152015-12-31May 21 20162016-05-21February 28 20172017-02-28A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe sits on a gold lotus-petal throne, wearing a white jasmine garland with red flowers and a rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments. He smiles while a woman in a cream sari with an orange-brown shawl, a rudraksha necklace and a bangle stands at right, handing him a stack of white papers. A silver trident is visible behind her, and red and pink rose petals are scattered across the floor and backdrop, with a golden chandelier above. Two men in orange robes stand partially visible at left. Stage setting suggests a satsang or Shodasi initiation event. Swamiji (probable) is marked by the turban, orange robes, garlands and gold-ornamented mala, seated on the throne.2015-05-27A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland of pale pink and white flowers sits on a large ornate gold throne with carved gold floral panels. He has long dark hair, a full beard and a red tilak mark on his forehead, and his eyes are half-closed in a smile. A younger man in a white dhoti with gold borders and bare upper body kneels in front with palms joined, while the seated man's right hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A tall gold trident stands to the left, and a red-orange LED backdrop glows behind the scene.2017-04-05A photograph of a seated man in a dark maroon-brown robe with a pink and gold beaded garland, a white tilak mark on his forehead with a red bindi, and a gold chain necklace, seated before an ornate gold throne with a red curtain behind. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl bends forward toward him, offering pada puja at his feet. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark swept-back hair, ceremonial garland and gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. A white cutout shape is in the foreground.2017-05-12