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A ceremonial gathering under a tent with a golden ornate throne backdrop. A person with long dark hair, a red-and-gold garland, and a saffron-and-gold garment sits centrally on a throne. In front, a row of young saffron-robed students with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas sit with hands folded. On the right, two shaved-headed priests in orange robes with ceremonial necklaces perform a ritual near silver vessels, a kalasha and fruit offerings on a cloth. A small purple bird logo appears at the top left.

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A photograph of a padapuja or satsang-style ritual on a raised stage. Several young people in saffron-orange robes with red borders sit in rows, many with white vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, rudraksha malas around their necks; some have palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in an orange robe and bare shoulders sits at the right edge beside a silver puja vessel and offerings of bananas. At the back, a figure seated on an ornate gold peetha throne with a crown-like headdress wears a pink-and-white garland and orange clothing; the figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim with several cues, so it is probable. Behind the throne hang pink and gold drapes.2013-04-21A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions while devotees perform a ritual before him. In the foreground, several women in orange and maroon saris sit on the floor around a tray of silver vessels, bowls and pink flower petals, pouring and offering items. Nearby, a man with a shaved head, white tilak marks and an orange garment sits cross-legged, and other devotees in white and yellow clothes sit in the background. A small wooden side table holds flowers and a vessel, and a dark curtain backs the stage.2010-10-26 +1 copiesNovember 22 20062006-11-22A photo of a seated central figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched back and lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rust-orange cloth, rudraksha-style necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a white forehead mark. Around the stage, rows of young people in saffron-orange robes with white forehead bands sit with rudraksha malas; a young woman in front holds a book, and two men in the front row press their palms together. A white umbrella, air conditioners and a golden pillar with purple flowers frame the hall. The central figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance; the seated ring of initiates suggests a satsang or initiation setting. A visible printed , , and is not included in text2013-04-21June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesJune 21 20142014-06-21A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage under a canopy. Rows of young people seated on the floor wear saffron-orange robes with red borders, white forehead bands, and rudraksha malas; several sit with hands folded in namaskar. At the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold necklace also sits with palms pressed together beside a gilded pillar and a tall brass lamp stand decorated with flowers. Behind them a golden ornate throne stands empty, flanked by orange drapes, bananas and brass vessels sit in front, and a backdrop screen shows a deity murti. Overhead hang flower garlands.2013-04-21March 10 20132013-03-10June 21 20142014-06-21A ritual puja scene with several people seated on a floor carpet before silver and brass vessels, flower garlands, a kalasha pot wrapped in white thread with mango leaves and white flowers, and trays of offerings. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings on his arms and forehead sits with palms joined in namaskar, holding a small ritual stick. To the right a figure in rust-orange robes wears heavy gold necklaces and a red and white bead garland, with a saffron turban and gold bangles, seated with hands folded in front of a gilded throne. Behind, an elder with white hair and a beard in orange robes sits before the golden chair, and a boy in orange with white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala sits nearby. Left background shows a curtain and an air conditioner.2015-04-28April 21 20132013-04-21 +1 copiesSmoky night ritual scene at an open-air fire pit with a seated central figure on an ornate silver throne. The central figure wears a red-orange turban, a long rudraksha and gold-bead garland, a large gold ceremonial pendant and gold armbands, with a saffron-orange wrap. Around the fire, several men in saffron-orange robes sit with folded hands or handle ritual items; one has white ash markings on his forehead and arms. To the right, women in orange and gold-bordered saffron saris with rudraksha malas sit with hands folded in prayer. Brass bowls, a kalasha-like vessel and a water bottle sit at the fire edge. The central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (turban, long garland, gold ornaments, saffron clothing) seated on the throne in a homa or puja setting.2013-07-22