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Photograph of a ceremonial ritual in a draped tent setting with red curtains and a gold throne at left. A seated woman in a red turban, red robe with gold border and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces leans forward smiling, extending a small round object across to a bearded man in an orange turban and orange robe with a striped shawl, who holds a long wooden staff and a brass bowl. Between them a shaved-headed man in red-orange robes with a gold necklace and orange forehead marking sits in the centre. Behind them a man in white clothing stands near a standing brass lamp and a golden trident hangs at left. Four physical people are visible, plus one partly visible figure in the background.

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A seated figure in a maroon-red turban, gold-bordered maroon robe and layered rudraksha malas hands a red ball toward a man in orange robes at the right, who reaches out with both hands. A bald man with an orange-yellow forehead band, glasses and maroon robe with gold border and a gold ceremonial pendant sits centre, watching. Behind them, a standing figure in white with rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands near a brass lamp stand. Gold-carved throne and deep red drapery form the background.2015-10-08A seated man in a red turban, gold-striped saffron-red robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne, smiling and reaching forward. Beside him, a bald man with an orange forehead band and glasses wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A man in an orange turban and grey shirt kneels and offers a fruit. Brass oil lamps and a gold-edged red backdrop stand behind them, and a woman in white stands at the right edge.2015-10-08October 11 20152015-10-11October 11 20152015-10-11A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12October 09 20152015-10-09A photograph of a seated ceremony in a red-draped hall with a gold-carved throne at left. On the left, a person in an orange-red turban, long beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-and-gold garment sits on the golden throne, smiling; the figure has distinctive long adornments and a crown-like turban, consistent with the a person cues but appearance is only partly visible. In the centre, a bald man in wire-rimmed glasses, an orange-and-red shawl and a gold pendant necklace sits on the floor. Behind them stand brass oil lamps, a tall brass staff and a rooster-topped brass lamp. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward at right, hands gesturing toward the seated figures, while another person in a white garment and colourful dupatta is partly visible at right edge. Three to four people are physically visible, plus a camera on a tripod at left.2015-10-11Indoor satsang scene with a seated man in a red-orange turban and gold-bead necklaces, bare-armed in a saffron-and-gold garment, sitting on a gold throne-like seat with a red cushion. Beside him a bald man with a yellow-orange vertical tilak on his forehead, wire-rimmed glasses, a rudraksha mala and a saffron-and-gold dhoti sits with hands clasped. Behind them stand two women, one in white with a red-bordered sari and beaded necklace, the other in a blue floral kurta with a red shawl. A kneeling man in a white shirt holds a small red object in his hands. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped tops stand in the background against a red drape. Appearance-based candidate for a person: the turbaned figure with gold necklaces and the saffron-and-gold attire; the seated bald man is a priest-like devotee; set a person to unsure.2015-10-12A seated woman in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl, wearing layered rudraksha and gold bead necklaces and bangles, smiles while extending her hand toward a kneeling man in a red-orange shawl who offers a small round reddish object cupped in his palms. Behind them a bald man with a vibhuti line on his forehead, wearing glasses, a brown rudraksha mala and an orange-gold cloth, sits attentively. A gold-carved throne stands at left, brass oil lamps sit on a table, and a white-clothed figure and a standing attendant in orange and gold appear in the background before a red curtain. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2015-10-12October 10 20152015-10-10October 08 20152015-10-08A seated man in a red-maroon turban and maroon-and-gold robe sits on an ornate gold throne, extending his right hand toward a bald devotee in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. The devotee kneels before him with a tilak on his forehead. Behind them, a man with a shaved head, orange tilak, glasses and a gold necklace, dressed in maroon with a rudraksha mala, sits attentively. Brass oil lamps stand in the background, and a figure in white is partly visible at the top right. The seated man wears a crown-style turban and ornate rudraksha beads; the setting suggests a satsang or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in the maroon-and-gold robe, red turban and rudraksha beads on the gold throne, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee.2015-10-08