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A man stands centre-frame on a red-carpeted stage under a white canopy with red and white drapery. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a gold ornamental necklace visible beneath. His hair is long and swept back, and he has a red bindi. Around him, people in white dhotis with yellow shawls and saffron-robed attendants kneel and bend, carrying woven baskets and sorting flowers. The stage is strewn with yellow marigolds, rose petals and orange flower garlands. Behind him a yellow flower-covered frame holds a silver lamp stand. The man shows strong visible cues of a person, though this is an appearance-based label and not a confirmed identification.

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A photograph taken under a white tent with red and white drapery overhead. A standing man at centre wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a long garland of white jasmine and red and green flowers, and a gold-bead necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him on a red-carpeted dais, several people in white dhotis and yellow shawls and one in orange robes kneel and sort yellow and pink flowers into baskets, with petals scattered across the floor. At right stands an ornate silver-framed floral arch with a silver lamp.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands on a red carpet under a white and red draped tent, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and a heavy gold necklace, and draped in long garlands of white jasmine with red and green accents. Behind him, a second man in an orange kurta and dhoti with gold necklaces raises a hand to his face. To the right, a silver lamp stand and gold-framed altar area with flower offerings sit beside a decorated yellow backdrop.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands barefoot on a carpet in front of a stage decorated with marigold garlands and orange and pink gerbera flowers in brass vases. He wears a cream dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a heavy gold bead necklace, and holds a small bundle of dark rudraksha-like beads in one hand. Beside him, a second man in an orange robe and gold beaded mala holds a silver tray. The stage has red and gold-patterned draping and a floral frame behind.2010-01-01A smiling man in a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stands with palms pressed together on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent with red valances. He wears a long garland of white jasmine and red roses with green leaves, a gold ceremonial necklace with bell-like pendants, and a red bindi. Behind him, a second man in orange robes also claps, and a figure in orange robes stands at the right edge. Scattered flower petals and marigold garlands line the stage edge, with a silver-coloured decorative element behind.2010-01-01A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a white turban and layered red, white and green garlands sits on a golden ornate throne against a deep red velvet backdrop. Heaps of orange and red flower petals cover the floor around him. Several women in white and cream sarees, one with a long braid and orange blouse, and a man in white dhoti and shawl, lift and pour petals from woven baskets. A small white bird figure sits atop the throne's side. The scene suggests a flower-offering ceremony. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive saffron clothing with garlands, a possible a person candidate, though appearance-based identification is uncertain.2012-01-01A seated figure on a gilded throne is almost buried under heaped yellow marigold petals and white jasmine, smiling with eyes closed. He wears a multicoloured red, green, white and purple flower garland and a heavy gold beaded necklace over a pale cream garment, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind the throne, a golden canopy hung with white and yellow garlands and a flower-decorated backdrop frame the scene. A man in white clothing lifts a woven basket to pour more petals over him, and to the right a robed attendant in saffron stands beside a water bottle. The scene resembles a petal shower honouring the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, a gold beaded necklace and garlands, matching the page's event context.2010-01-01A long-haired man seated on an orange-draped throne-like seat beneath a golden trident, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a red-and-white garland, a gold ceremonial necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, hands clasped in his lap. Behind a metal railing, a bearded man in glasses sits beside him, and seated devotees, including a woman in a pink sari with folded hands, face the stage. Orange pennants hang overhead, and a red floor rug with a yellow flower design lies in front. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, white and gold ceremonial clothing and a golden trident beside a throne seat.2009-01-01A stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, draped pink and orange curtains and a patterned panel. On the left a red velvet sofa with a white cushion sits on a white cloth, scattered with petals. A long-haired figure in white robes with gold border and a white-and-yellow flower garland stands centre-right, arm extended. Around them several women and a man wear white clothes with saffron-orange shawls, some holding small items, and a person in white sits near the sofa. Petals cover the blue carpet. A visible backdrop shrine with flowers sits to the right. a person is the long-haired figure in white with gold border and flower garland, standing on stage.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A man with long, swept-back dark hair stands with eyes closed and a gentle smile, a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment draped over one shoulder and a heavy ornate gold necklace of barrel-shaped beads. Behind him are marigold garlands in yellow and orange, red-and-white striped poles and red fabric. The man has distinctive long hair and gold ceremonial necklace cues, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) as a person present in the scene.2010-01-01A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair stands in front of a stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and orange flowers. He wears a white cloth with fine gold pinstripes over his shoulder and a gold-toned sash, and a heavy gold necklace of segmented beads with a large central pendant hangs on his chest. A red bindi marks his forehead. Another person's arm in a light blue sleeve reaches toward him from the left edge.2010-01-01A photograph of a long-haired man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold zari borders, wearing a thick gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, smiling with both palms raised beside his face in greeting. Behind him stands a second man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shirt, also with raised palms. To the right, another figure in orange clothing is partly visible. The red-carpeted stage is scattered with marigold and rose petals, a red-and-white canopy overhead, and a silver lamp stand with a decorative backdrop at right. The long-haired man in white has a red tilak and wears distinctive long hair and gold ornaments, consistent with the a person appearance cues.2010-01-01