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August 09 2015

Photo of a ceremonial reception in an indoor hall with red curtains. A man in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-maroon robes stands before a gold-framed throne, smiling and wearing a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers over a rudraksha-style beaded necklace. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis bend low to touch his feet in reverence. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a man in a white shirt with a badge observe; a man in a white shirt with glasses stands at right beside a golden-edged dais and offerings.

July 07 2013

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and bare-chested, wearing a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers over a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, smiling as several men in white shirts and dhotis surround him. A man in a white shirt bends forward in the foreground, touching the garland, while another man in white looks on at right. Behind them is a golden throne with a deep red curtain and an ornate gold chandelier overhead.

June 21 2015

September 11 2015

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A photograph of a central figure in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robe, wearing a long multicolour flower garland with red, white and yellow blossoms and a gold ornamental pendant, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He stands with head bowed and hands clasped at his waist, receiving honour. Beside him, an older man in white dhoti and shirt holds up an orange-and-gold silk shawl, and other men in white clothes stand nearby. Behind them is an ornate gold-framed throne against a deep red curtain, with a large screen above showing a colourful image. A devotee's bare shoulder and head appear at the right edge. Six or more people are visible.

A photo of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe and a matching red-orange turban, wearing a thick ochre-yellow and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, smiling as they place a long pale garland over the bowed head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne before an ornate gold-leaf carved backdrop with a lattice pattern. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and a red-clad attendant watch and smile, and a gold-coloured ceremonial structure is visible at the left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-orange robe, turban, garlands, rudraksha mala and throne; the bowed man is a devotee receiving a garland.

November 02 2013

A photograph in a hall with red carpet and deep red drapes. On the left, a person kneels with head bowed, wearing a rust-red turban, a red flower garland and gold necklaces with bare upper body. On the right, a man in a white shirt and white trousers, with a gold wristwatch, holds up long white and red flower garlands to offer them. Behind them stands a gilded peetha-style shrine with a golden figure and garlands of marigold and white flowers draped on it, with a purple cloth on a stand below.

A photograph in a hall with a red curtain and a golden throne-like seat at the back. A smiling man in an orange-red turban and a brown-orange shawl with gold trim and a heavy gold necklace stands at centre, one hand raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable) based on the orange-red turban, ornate gold necklace and ceremonial attire. Before him, a man in white clothes bows deeply, hands folded, and another man in white bends forward. Devotees in white and saffron robes line the aisle behind metal barrier posts, and a projected screen shows a decorative design at the top left.

Photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and bare shoulders, wearing layered garlands of white jasmine and red and white flower strands, with gold bangles and a gold armlet, receiving a young man in a light blue collared shirt who bends forward and reaches toward the seated figure's hands. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion, dark maroon drapes, green leafy plants, a pink flower and orange cloth on a low table. The seated figure has the appearance of a person, with the turban, garlands and throne as cues.