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Outdoor ritual satsang at an ashram with palm trees behind. A man seated on a red-cushioned golden throne wears a leopard-print headband, a dark maroon wrap, and a large white, yellow and pink garland, holding a tall silver ritual staff upright. A man in a red-orange turban and a white-clad man stand near him, and a bare-chested man kneels in front with palms joined. Behind them, many people in orange and saffron clothing sit on striped mats, some with hands folded, facing a red and gold temple structure draped with yellow flower garlands.

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August 25 20172017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and rudraksha malas, seated on a red throne with gold lion-head armrests under a white and red tent. A woman in white with a red-bordered sari kneels before him, touching his hand, while a bare-chested man in orange with a yellow and white bead necklace stands behind. Several women in orange and saffron garments with beaded necklaces, some holding offerings, gather around, and more devotees in white stand in the background. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji candidate based on his long swept-back hair, ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and garland. The scene resembles a devotional puja or padapuja at a festival setting.2016-01-03August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photograph at a temple-like courtyard with palm trees and a small shrine tower behind. A man seated on a red throne with a leopard-print headwrap, long dark hair, a red-brown garment and a yellow-and-white flower garland raises a silver ritual staff with a bell-like fitting while holding out his hand. In front of him a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels and offers a folded orange cloth. Behind them, several shirtless and white-clad men stand and devotees in orange and red sit on striped mats, some with hands folded in prayer. Other people stand near the shrine area.2017-08-25A photograph of a house visit ritual in a small interior room. A figure seated on an orange-draped throne-like seat wears a multicolour marigold and rose garland over a maroon-and-gold garment and holds a silver standing lamp stand. Beside them a young sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate of red petals. A woman in a white sari with a gold border, hands joined in prayer, sits before an oil lamp flame on a brass tray with flower offerings. Behind, a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, and a photographer in white clothing stands at the back. Ritual aarti in progress at a home during a Tamil Nadu visit.2014-06-24 +1 copiesOutdoor temple-style ceremony under a corrugated roof with palm trees behind. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron shawl, gold necklaces and gold bangles, stands centre holding a bunch of green leaves while a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes at left offers a silver tray. Behind them are rows of saffron-clad sannyasis with orange shawls and marigold garlands, several women in orange saris, and a crowd of onlookers in white. a person candidate is present, identified by long hair, saffron shawl and ornate gold adornments; he is in the centre, presiding over the ritual, with a few shaven-headed monks beside him.2013-03-10A seated man with swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, gold earrings and a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers rests his right hand on the bowed head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes and glasses. The seated man wears a maroon wrap over a leopard-print cloth and stacked beaded bangles, and he sits on a red-upholstered chair. Behind them, two women in orange robes stand with hands folded, beside a gold-toned deity murti, a purple cloth draped over a table, and a bank of flower garlands. A water-cooling fan stands in the background. The gesture appears to be a blessing given during darshan. a person appearance cues include the swept-back hair, gold ornaments and flower garland; the seated man is the candidate.2014-04-13August 25 20172017-08-25