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March 31 2018

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A photograph of a ceremony at a silver-decorated throne area. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, a crescent moon ornament and a band of rudraksha beads across his forehead, wearing red-orange cloth, extends his hand to touch the forehead of a seated bald devotee in red garments with a red rudraksha-style necklace and dark-rimmed glasses. A third person in orange cloth sits at lower right. Standing behind are several women in saffron and blue clothing, one in a pale top and grey scarf, and a woman with a rudraksha mala. A silver staff and ornate silver throne fittings are at left. The white card held by a hand at left is blank.2018-03-31A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne flanked by silver lion sculptures, wearing orange-red robes, a red turban-like headwrap, long dreadlocked hair and bead bracelets, smiling and extending his hands forward. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Before him, a devotee in an orange shawl and a man in white kneels and bows, while several women in orange, red and blue robes with rudraksha malas stand watching and smiling in the background. The setting is a stage with a dark backdrop and a railing. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated on the throne receiving devotees; the throne and honour are noted but identity rests on appearance cues including dreadlocks, orange-red robes and rudraksha beads.2018-03-31A seated man on an ornate silver throne with a silver lion-head armrest extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy in a cream kurta with a beaded necklace. A girl in orange stands behind the boy holding a small printed card with a picture. Several women in red and orange saris and kurtas with rudraksha malas stand watching, one with a white card, and a brass deity murti stands in the background beside a silver standing fan.2018-03-31December 10 20172017-12-10May 31 20182018-05-31March 31 20182018-03-31A ceremonial blessing scene in a hall. A man with a crescent moon ornament and a thick rudraksha mala crown, wearing reddish-orange robes and a horizontal tilak, places his hand on the head of a bearded man in a white garment and rudraksha necklace. Another person in orange holds up a white card. Ornate silver throne elements and a metal trident-like staff stand at left, with women in pale and patterned saris watching in the background. The man in the crown is a person by appearance cues, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2018-03-31December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in rust-red robes, wearing a leopard-print headband, layered rudraksha malas and gold earrings, sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat before a large embossed silver backdrop. Four attendants in orange and saffron cloth stand around him; the attendant at left shows bare, white-marked shoulders and a white dhoti, while others hold white threads and papers. The man's hands rest on the strands. Gold-toned temple décor frames the scene.2017-12-10A large assembly hall with a seated man on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, raising one arm and holding a tall silver staff topped with a ceremonial finial. He has long dark hair swept back, a short beard, and wears a rust-red bare-chested wrap with a red-orange cloth. Audience members in orange, red, white and pink clothing sit on the floor and in chairs before a red stage, with a small silver lectern to the right. A screen displays a red image behind. The probable Swamiji cues are the long swept-back hair, bare-chested ornate robe, and ceremonial staff seated on a throne, so this is recorded as a probable in-person candidate. Most attendees are visible in the foreground and background.2017-12-12A seated man in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print cloth and a forehead tilak, wearing a rudraksha mala with long hair swept back, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a teal kurta with a rudraksha necklace. Behind them a silver lion-headed throne and silver ceremonial staffs stand out. Women in white and pink shawls and rudraksha malas watch from the background, and a woman in orange holds a small child. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and red robe, giving blessing to a devotee.2018-03-31October 26 20142014-10-26