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A photo of a ceremonial gathering in a golden-accented hall. A man seated on a gilded throne with leopard-print cushions wears a saffron-orange cloth, long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with one hand raised to his cheek. Several children in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand and kneel nearby; one kneeling boy holds his palms over a brass vessel with a small fire pit, and a girl in orange raises her hand to her head. A brass lamp stand, microphone and gilt lion-head motif appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and sits on a throne. Seven or eight children are visible.

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A photograph inside a hall with a gold-trimmed golden throne. A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and wrap, with a long gold ceremonial necklace and gold beads, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat with a gold lion-headed armrest and smiles while touching his cheek. Around him, several young boys in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand and kneel; one boy kneels on a red patterned rug and tends a brass or gold bowl on the floor. Another boy stands holding a tall gold staff, and a small figure in orange moves in the background near a gold deity statue. A microphone stand, a wooden side table with a water bottle, and a white air conditioner are visible.2017-09-03A photograph of a ritual scene in an ornate hall. On the right, a bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, a red shawl across the seat and a microphone stand in front. Beside him, a young boy in orange robes kneels on a red-and-white rug, pressing his hands onto a large golden bowl filled with ash or powder. Behind them, a row of about six young boys in orange robes with rudraksha malas stands and watches, and a woman in orange kneels at the lower left edge. A golden lion-head armrest and a brass stand with an orange flask sit nearby. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance, with long hair, gold chains and rudraksha beads.2017-09-03A seated bare-chested man with long hair and a red-orange cloth draped over his lap sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with gold carved lion armrests, wearing gold necklaces and a red wrist thread. He rests his hand on his cheek while looking toward a group of children in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas standing on a white floor. A young girl in an orange dress kneels in the foreground beside a brass tray holding dark paste. A small table with an orange water bottle and a phone stands in the middle, with a floor-standing fan and a red patterned rug nearby. a person in the throne seat with gold necklace and swept hair; the children are devotees.2017-09-03January 03 20162016-01-03A ceremony in an ornate gold-decorated hall. Several young and adult devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange head cloths stand in a line on a white cloth at left, some bare-chested with white markings on their bodies. A gold statue of a standing female figure with hands joined and a golden deity figure stand in the centre. A seated figure in dark red robes with long dark hair sits on a golden throne before an ornate gold backdrop, with a silver bowl on a low golden stool in front, while a young devotee in orange kneels and reaches into the bowl. A woman in red sits at right holding a yellow offering. Colourful striped mats cover the floor.2017-09-19A stage event with a seated man on a large gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long hair falling past his shoulders and a microphone stand in front of him. Behind him is a bronze-toned relief of a multi-armed deity with a crown and raised hands, flanked by dark red drapes and potted green plants. A trident stands beside the throne. Around the stage, many children and young people in orange-saffron robes sit on the floor, some with rudraksha malas, some holding small brass instruments, and a few with hands folded. A white-clad attendant sits near a small brass pot. a person seated on the throne, presiding over a discourse or satsang with the children seated before him.2016-05-07A photograph inside a temple hall showing a line of young sannyasis in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange head cloths standing on a white cloth. A girl in orange kneels on the white cloth before a seated figure in deep maroon robes with long dark hair, holding a silver bowl with a gilt-edged tray on a low gold stool. A golden deity murti stands beside a gold ornate throne back. Other maroon-clad attendants sit at the right. Multicoloured striped mats cover the floor.2017-09-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala beads and a gold pendant necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead, rests his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows low before him. Behind them, a woman in a purple blouse, a girl and another woman in pink look on, and a young girl in a red top with braided hair presses her palms together in anjali. A red-cushioned seat and a small painted deity figure with a red crown stand at left. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person identification is uncertain; the seated man's appearance has some cues but not enough to confirm.2012-10-13March 26 20172017-03-26December 10 20172017-12-10A seated bearded man in a maroon-brown robe, garlanded with pink-and-white flowers and wearing ornate gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions while his feet rest on a red cushion. Around him, young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand holding brass plates and a fan-like object, one speaking into a microphone. A white-clad priest kneels at the lower left tending to the ritual setup.2017-05-05A photograph of a courtyard inside an ashram with red walls and a stone pillar. Dozens of devotees in saffron-orange robes sit on the floor watching a flat-screen television set on a stand, which is showing a live satsang. Many wear orange head-wraps, rudraksha malas and bangles, and several have hands pressed together in namaskar. Brass oil lamps and bells stand on a ledge at left. At upper right, a man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on a silver swing-bench with maroon cushions, and another man in orange sits on the floor beside the television. Several figures are seen from behind.2017-08-08