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December 24 2015

A photograph from a seated gathering in an ornate hall. A person in a saffron-orange shawl with long dark hair and a yellow-orange flower garland sits on a gilded throne with carved lion-head armrests, leaning forward as a man in a white shirt bows with his head near the throne's base. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti and rudraksha mala stands behind holding a silver tray with fruit. A man at left wears a brown shawl and bare-chested ceremonial attire. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the background, and a silver trident stands near the throne.

A photo from a gathering in a hall with cream walls and gold-framed ornate throne-style chairs. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothes, a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a brown and gold throne, smiling and holding a small brass vessel while a devotee in white kurta and orange shawl bends forward to receive a mark or blessing. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and orange scarves and a bald man in orange robes and glasses fill the foreground, with a fruit tray and offerings on the floor. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired man on the throne, identified by his saffron clothing, rudraksha and garland cues.

December 19 2015

A seated figure on a gold-and-brown throne with lion-face armrests, wearing a dark cap, rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a rust-red shawl, smiles while attendees in white and orange kneel before the throne. Several people in white and orange garments, some with lanyards, sit or kneel on the floor, and a person in an orange top touches the golden base. A trident stands at left and a large crowd fills the hall behind. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees during the session.

A photograph inside a hall with wooden slatted walls where a long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and dark rudraksha malas sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests. A man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white sash bends forward at the lower right, and a woman in a pale yellow saree and dark-haired woman in purple and orange stand at the left, while a tray of folded pink-and-red cloths sits in front of the throne. Others in orange stoles and orange saffron-coloured clothing move in the background. A trident-shaped staff stands at the left edge. Rudraksha, orange stoles and the throne suggest a seated ceremonial reception with devotees.

A seated figure on a gilded throne with a lion-head armrest and a black cap, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, smiles as people in white and orange clothing kneel and hold orange cloths toward him. A standing man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads stands at upper right; a man in white with an orange lanyard sits on the right. A silver trident stands at left and a small gold footstool holds offerings near the foreground. Participants wear orange and white garments and lanyards in a crowded hall, with a large screen above.

December 19 2015

A photograph of a ritual at a hotel-style hall with a trident (trishul) standing at left. A long-haired figure in a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, a brown cushioned seat behind. Women in orange and yellow saris and white attire kneel around him, handing cloth and holding a tray of folded pink and orange cloths. A bald man in orange and a man in white with rudraksha beads stand or sit nearby, and a man in an orange-and-white turban and a white-haired person in white are visible at right. Attendees in orange stoles fill the background.

A photograph of an indoor ashram setting where a seated man in saffron-orange and red robes, wearing long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cloth and smiles while holding a brass tray of fruit. Standing and kneeling devotees surround him: an older man in white with a saffron shawl and flower garland kneels, a woman in a red bandhani sari with a yellow garland kneels and reaches toward the tray, a woman in a green sari raises a hand to her forehead, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with beads wears a rudraksha mala, and another woman in orange stands behind. A white wall and a small framed picture are in the background.

December 19 2015

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Beside him is a second gold throne draped with a large garland of yellow, white and purple flowers. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor around brass plates of fruit and offerings, including red apples. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse and glasses sits closest, reaching toward the offerings. Other participants wear white, yellow and pink clothing, and a shaved-headed man in white holds a microphone.