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Outdoors on red stone steps, a seated man in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a large white and red flower garland, sits on a low wooden seat with a leopard-print cushion, smiling and holding a silver staff topped by a red fringed umbrella. A second man in a red-and-gold dhoti stands beside him holding a long wooden-handled red umbrella. Behind them, another figure in red sits on the steps, and a drum rests at the left edge. Ornate silver and cloth items and a white sack sit near the base of the seat. a person cues: the seated man's rudraksha mala and garland, with the attending umbrella bearers, in a ritual setting.2014-10-04Outdoor photograph on red stone steps with a silver-handled ceremonial umbrella. A seated man in a rust-red and saffron-bordered dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and white-and-red flower garlands, holds a red-and-orange parasol aloft; he appears to have a turban-less shaved head and a tilak on his forehead. A second man in matching red and gold-bordered attire stands beside him holding a long red-and-orange umbrella pole. Drummers and seated attendants in red and white sit on the steps behind, and a silver throne-like seat with leopard-print cushion is visible. Appearance-based candidate present, role as seated figure receiving ceremony; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2014-10-04A seated man in saffron-red robes and a white floral garland, with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold pendant, holds a silver trident aloft under a red and gold umbrella with tasselled fringe. Behind him is a silver-embossed seat cushion and an orange flag with a blue emblem. A bald priest in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala sits in front of him, and attendants in white dhotis are partly visible at the lower edge. Red brick steps and a chain-link fence stand behind. The seated man has a white forehead mark, and a figure in ceremonial garb is seated before the throne, appearing to be a procession or ritual honour scene. Appearance-based identification is uncertain.2015-11-16October 04 20142014-10-04A seated figure on a silver-backed throne under a saffron-yellow umbrella with fringed edges, with a silver trident held upright beside him. He wears a rust-orange turban, orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha mala and a long gold bead necklace, and has vibhuti marks on his forehead. He sits with eyes closed and a smile, feet resting on a white flower-petal mat, with stacks of folded orange-red cloth at the right and a red brick wall behind. Visible cues include a turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha mala, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) in a seated ceremonial role.2013-03-10A seated figure in orange and rust-red robes, adorned with a white flower garland, rudraksha mala beads and a gold pendant, holds a silver trident up to be touched by a bald priest kneeling in white dhoti with a yellow border. Another bald monk in orange and a rudraksha mala sits in the foreground at left. A red canopy with tasselled fringe shades the seat, a silver-embossed throne panel stands at left, and a red brick staircase rises behind. Ceremonial trident and temple-style procession setting, with a decorated yellow-and-red banner at right.2015-11-16Outdoor procession scene at an ashram-like site. A man in a maroon turban and rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, stands with palms together on a red-brick step. Behind him, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders hold a red umbrella, a decorated pot of offerings with greenery, and drums, while a man in white clothes stands with hands folded. Banana leaves and a chain-link fence appear behind.2015-07-31A photograph of a procession on red-painted steps under a bright sky. Several people in saffron-orange robes and gold-and-rudraksha necklaces move along the steps. At the right, a smiling man in orange garments with a gold sash and gold necklace raises his hand in greeting beneath a large orange umbrella held by an attendant. In the centre, a bald monk in orange carries a small orange staff. At the left foreground, a shaven-headed man in orange with a rudraksha mala kneels near a white cloth and a red bundle. A decorated palanquin or canopy with gold ornamentation and floral garlands stands at the left edge, with a small figure in orange on it. Behind them, many people in orange line the stairs.2013-04-25February 17 20152015-02-17 +2 copiesA man seated on a low wooden platform under a red and gold umbrella holds a silver trident aloft with his right hand, smiling. He wears a maroon-red robe with gold borders, a white and red flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala. He sits on a leopard-print cushion beside an ornate silver-framed panel. Behind him red steps rise, with two women in orange saris with gold borders seated to the right, one holding a small book.2014-10-04October 11 20162016-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11