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A photograph inside a large atrium-style hall with balconies, where seated devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing fill the upper level and floor. In the foreground, a man in white shirt and white trousers holds out a saffron cloth while another man in an orange-saffron shawl stands beside a shirtless figure wearing a saffron shawl, a flower garland and beaded bracelets, seated on a throne draped in dark red velvet. A golden lion sculpture sits at the base of the throne, and red flowers are placed beside it. Behind them stands a golden deity murti in an arched shrine with red-and-blue painted pillars. A camera on a tripod and a monitor showing a face appear at left.

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December 10 20122012-12-10December 10 20122012-12-10A photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a hall with purple-lit curtains and a balcony where seated devotees watch. A seated figure in saffron-orange cloth with a white flower garland, a rudraksha-style ornament on the upper arm, and a red mark on the forehead is being anointed on the forehead with red powder by a man in white kurta. A bald man in white kurta sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Other devotees in white and orange lanyards sit or stand around. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned throne with a golden lion-headed armrest and floral arrangements. a person is visible; he wears a saffron cloth, a flower garland, and jewelry, and sits on the decorated throne.2012-12-10Indoor satsang in a large atrium with purple-lit curtains and a balcony railing above. A seated figure in an orange saffron shawl over a bare upper body, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, sits on a raised seat behind a gold-coloured ritual vessel. In front, an elderly devotee in white clothes bows low with forehead to the floor. A man in white with a red lanyard stands behind them, and devotees in white sit on mats with orange shawls across the floor. Floral garlands decorate the upper walls and a gold ornate figure sits at lower right.2012-12-10Indoor ceremony in an atrium with a curved staircase and pink-lit draped curtains. A seated figure bare-chested in an orange-saffron shawl and cloth, with ornate gold adornments, sits on a red-upholstered throne-like seat beside a gold lion-head armrest. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl leans in and gestures toward him, while another man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. Behind them a crowd in white clothes and orange shawls watches, some on a balcony above. Flowers and pale floral arrangements decorate the scene.2012-12-10Indoor satsang hall with lilac and purple uplighting and draped pale curtains. In the foreground a bare-chested man with swept-back dark hair, an orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a white flower garland, extends his arm forward while an attendant in white holds an orange cloth. Golden ornate pieces, a gilded animal-shaped object and a bouquet of pink flowers sit on a dark throne-like seat. Seated devotees in white fill the floor and an upper balcony, with a man in white and orange shawl standing at right. Cameras and tripods stand at the left edge.2012-12-10December 10 20122012-12-10Indoor ceremony in a hall with pink lighting, white curtains and green foliage. A man in an orange shawl and white garland stands center right with his right hand raised over the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with an orange scarf, who has his palms pressed together. A large gold-plated animal figure. Several men in white kurtas and orange lanyards sit or stand around the room, and a gilt-framed image stands at right.2012-12-10December 10 20122012-12-10A photograph inside a large hall with red drapes and a red-carpeted stage in front of a seated audience. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair and a saffron-orange shawl sits on a red and gold throne, garlanded with white flowers, and reaches to touch the head of a young man in white kurta and red sash kneeling before him. A third man in white with a dark shawl holds a small bowl and offers something toward the kneeling devotee. Gold lamps and an ornate carved gold figure stand at left, and rows of seated participants in white and red fill the background.2016-10-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold-toned ceremonial pendant. He has long swept-back dark hair and a tilak-like mark on his forehead and is smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl. Behind them, two men in white dhoti and shirt wear orange shawls and lanyards, and a video camera operator is visible at top center. A brass oil lamp, a small potted plant and a dark red draped backdrop are in the setting. The seated man's appearance matches the page's Swamiji reference through several cues (long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne, saffron shawl, bead necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji in an act of blessing a devotee. Five or more people are visible including partially visible figures.2015-07-19October 07 20162016-10-07