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Stage photograph of a seated guru on a red-cushioned throne within a large gold ornamental arch, flanked by trident-topped staffs and a peacock-feather fan. The seated figure wears a leopard-print garment, a gold necklace and a red tilak on the forehead, with long swept-back hair; this is a probable Swamiji appearance-based match. Three devotees sit on a red carpet before him: a woman in white with a vibhuti-marked forehead at left, a bearded man in white kurta and dhoti kneeling in the centre, and a woman in a dark patterned top with a long braid at right. Behind them a backdrop of bright orange flames, with a sombrero and offering items visible at right.

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December 22 20172017-12-22Stage darshan scene in front of a backdrop of large orange flames. A seated figure in a red-and-gold garment and dark, swept-back hair sits on a red cushioned throne inside a large gilded circular arch, with a trident and a ceremonial staff beside it. A man in a white kurta kneels with both hands raised toward the seated figure, and another kneeling devotee in white touches the figure's hand. Two women in white sit to the right, one wearing a red-bead mala, while a red shopping bag sits on the carpet. Metal tridents and a peacock-feather fan stand at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange-red robes and ornate adornments in a ceremonial setting, shown in a yoga-session and darshan context.2017-12-22Stage photograph of a ceremonial darshan with fiery red and orange flames projected on a black backdrop. A seated man with long swept-back hair, a leopard-print garment and a red-orange dhoti, wearing long white and yellow flower garlands, sits on a red cushioned seat before a large ornate gold circular frame. Three trident staffs stand around him, along with a peacock-feather fan. Three devotees kneel nearby: a figure in white dhoti with bare upper body at left, a man in white kurta kneeling in the centre with his back to the camera, and a woman in a cream and white outfit at right. A brass lamp and a sombrero-shaped tray sit at the lower right. Visible appearance cues are distinctive (swept hair, leopard garment, garlands), so this is a person presence in person.2017-12-22Stage photograph of a ritual scene before a backdrop of large red and orange flames. A seated man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace sits on a red cushioned seat within a large ornate golden ring, with trishul staffs rising on either side. A man in white clothes kneels with his back to the camera, and a woman in a cream shawl kneels at the right edge. At the left, a figure with long matted hair in an orange-and-white cloth holds a beaded mala and sits on the floor beside a peacock-feather fan. Brass lamps, a decorated stand and a sombrero-shaped object sit near the front.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage photograph of a ceremonial scene before a large fiery red and orange backdrop. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a tilak sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat beneath a large gold ring, wearing a leopard-print shawl and orange cloth. Two people kneel on a red and gold carpet: a man in a teal kurta bows with his head near the seated figure's feet, and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha necklace sits at right with hands folded. A kneeling attendant at left, in a white garment, is near silver trident and staff-like ritual implements, including a trident and a peacock-feather fan. Several decorative tridents stand on the stage.2017-12-22Indoor temple-style hall with red carpet and a red mat in front. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a deep red-brown garment and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion-like motif, flanked by golden trees with lights. Behind him is a golden deity murti with multiple arms holding a trident-like object. Several people in white clothes kneel and sit around the throne with hands folded in devotion; a man in white kneels close to the throne touching its base, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on the left. A brown-clothed woman sits to the right. A red-brown cloth backdrop hangs behind the setting.2016-09-23December 02 20162016-12-02Stage photograph of a ceremonial scene before a backdrop of projected red and orange flames. A central seated figure sits on a red cushioned throne framed by an ornate gold arch, wearing a leopard-print garment draped over one shoulder, with a red tilak on the forehead, a flower-adorned head and beaded necklaces. A kneeling person in orange robes faces him with hands near the cushion. Around the stage stand a trident, a peacock-feather fan, a ceremonial staff and a mace. Three people kneel or sit at the right and left, including a woman in white and a child in pale grey kurta near the left.2017-12-22December 08 20172017-12-08A photograph of a devotional ritual set beneath golden tree decorations lit in warm orange light. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a pink flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a leopard-print cushion, while a deity murti with multiple arms and a crown stands behind it. A man in a white shirt kneels on the red cloth in front of the throne, reaching toward the seated figure. A trident stands at the left. On the left, a man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala sits watching. On the right, three women in saris and white kurtas sit on the floor, one holding papers. The setting suggests a darshan or puja scene.2016-09-23A seated man with short hair and a broad smile sits on a red cloth before an ornate silver arch framed by a large silver circular halo and a backdrop of bright orange flames. He wears a zebra-striped shawl over his bare chest, a white flower garland, and rust-red dhoti-style cloth. Two men kneel nearby: one in a white shirt and dark dhoti bowing low with hands on the floor, and another in a white shirt at the left edge. A third person in saffron-orange robes sits at the right edge. Small offerings, fruit and flowers lie on a tray near the seated figure. The scene suggests a devotional gathering at a dais. Whether the seated man is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the role is described as a seated man receiving devotees.2013-01-11