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A photograph of a ceremonial dais on water's edge at a sacred tank with stone steps. A young man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold arched back, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a red-and-white garland, raising one hand in blessing. a person is shown, identified by long swept hair, saffron robe and ornate garland cues. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and palm fronds, with a golden trishul on a stand beside it. Attendants in orange robes stand near the platform, and a bearded sadhu in orange holds a staff. Devotees in white and saffron-trimmed clothing fill the stepped ghats and wade in the water, some holding brass items. Colourful umbrellas shade the upper steps, and a plastic shopping bag is visible at the platform edge.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Outdoor ceremony with a central figure seated on a gilded throne with a red cushion and a large golden arched backrest, draped in marigold and white garlands and surrounded by flower arrangements with orange and pink blooms and palm fronds. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, and raises one hand in blessing. A man in saffron clothing with a full beard sits on the platform to the right, beside a tall gold staff, and a trident stands at left. Below, a crowd of devotees in white garments and yellow shawls stands on red steps, with drummers in the background. A plastic shopping bag lies on the platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large ceremonial dais set before stone steps crowded with devotees. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, surrounded by orange and yellow marigold decorations, palm fronds and a golden trident-topped staff. Attendants in orange robes stand on the dais, one holding a trident and another seated beside a Saitha bag. Behind them, devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together, and drummers play on the steps. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha and a ceremonial flower garland, consistent with a sanctioned appearance cue, so he is noted as present in person.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor festival photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped in fresh flower garlands of white and orange blossoms and a rudraksha mala. He wears orange saffron robes and a smile, with bare feet resting on a flower-covered platform. Two attendants in orange robes stand and sit beside the throne; the one on the left holds a gold trident-topped staff. Gold ceremonial staffs, palm fronds and marigold and orange flower decorations frame the throne. Behind, a crowd gathers on red stone steps, including people in white and drummers playing large drums. a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a throne, with the page noting his presence at this event.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial palanquin decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, green palm fronds and colourful flowers, carrying a seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushion. The seated man wears orange robes, a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha-style neck garland, and holds his hand near his knee. Beside the palanquin, a bearded man in orange robes kneels holding a golden staff topped with a trident. Behind them, a crowd in white and yellow clothing stands on red stone steps near the water, some with raised hands. A decorated umbrella with a rainbow pattern stands on the left. Swamiji appearance cues are present: long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style garland and a ceremonial throne, so the seated figure is a probable match.2010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange sannyasi garment and a white flower garland sits on a gold and red throne decorated with yellow and orange marigolds, purple flowers and palm fronds, raised on a flower-draped platform. He wears a rudraksha mala and a long bead necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Golden trident staffs stand on either side. A second man in orange, with a beard, stands at the right holding a flower-decorated pole, and a plastic bag is visible on the platform. Behind them crowds of devotees in white clothes, some with folded hands, sit on red steps by a water tank, with drummers at the upper right. Swamiji (probable) based on the orange robe, long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne cues.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies