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A photograph of a seated man in a gold-toned ceremonial outfit and orange turban on a floral-decorated throne under a flower-garlanded canopy, with a devotee in a grey sweater pressing a hand to his shoulder. Around him stand men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing marigold garlands, and two women: one in a white sari with a gold border and a long braid, and one in a pale teal sari. A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the far right. The backdrop shows a painted stone temple scene with a hanging ornamental banner at left. Garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers decorate the canopy and seat.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like setting with a painted backdrop of a stone gateway and foliage. A seated man in a gold-embroidered ceremonial outfit and a gold-and-orange turban sits on a throne decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts stand, one with an orange shawl and another wearing a rudraksha-style mala, while a man in white with a flower garland reaches toward the seated figure. Two girls in pink and green sit beside the throne, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the right edge. Colourful painted pillars decorate the left side.2006-12-30A ceremonial stage scene in which a man seated on an ornate floral-garlanded throne is receiving honour from devotees. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and a cream-gold embroidered garment, and holds a small object in his raised hand, with red and white flower garlands draped across the throne. Several devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas stand at the sides wearing marigold garlands, and one man in a white shirt and grey trousers presses his palms together. Two women in white sarees with gold borders stand on the right, one with her hands folded. Petals are scattered on the floor, and behind the throne is a painted backdrop of a temple gateway with carved stonework. A red curtain and a painted pillar appear at the left edge. The seated figure has long hair and a turban, but appearance alone is not a firm enough basis for an identity claim, so this is an unsure candidate in a role of seated honoured guest.2006-12-29A stage ceremony in front of a painted temple backdrop with red curtains and a decorated pillar. A seated figure on a gold ornate throne is garlanded with flower garlands and wears a saffron-and-cream turban and cream robes, holding a microphone. Around the throne, a standing man in white ritual clothes and an orange shawl holds a paper, a man in white kneels and others in white dhotis and garlands stand near. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders stand with hands folded, one holding a garland. The floor is strewn with flower petals and garlands. Several people in white are visible, with a throne dais covered in white and orange flowers.2006-12-29December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a seated man on a garlanded throne in a ceremonial setting. He wears an orange-gold turban with a white feather plume, a gold-and-cream embroidered robe, a gold necklace and long dark hair, with a red cushion behind him. The throne is decorated with white, pink, yellow and orange flower garlands. Around him, people in white dhotis and kurtas stand or bend in respect, including a man in white leaning toward the seated figure and a woman in a red sari with a pink border. A man in white at left and another with a flower garland at the back complete the group. A painted temple backdrop with stone carving and greenery appears behind them. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a plume turban and ornate gold-and-saffron clothing with a ceremonial throne, which is consistent with the a person candidate; the identification remains uncertain from appearance alone.2006-12-30December 26 20062006-12-26December 26 20062006-12-26December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a seated man on a red and gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers. He wears an orange-gold turban with a white feather, a gold-brocade ceremonial tunic and a gold necklace, and smiles while a man in white clothes with an orange shawl bows and touches the seated man's head in blessing. Beside them stands a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and an ID badge, and at the right edge an older woman in a white shawl is partly visible. The backdrop shows a painted forest scene. The seated man has distinctive ceremonial cues of a turban, ornate gold-brocade clothing and a gold necklace, consistent with a person appearance, so he is marked as an in-person candidate with some uncertainty about identity; the bowing man is a devotee.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a cream-gold embroidered kurta and a maroon shawl, sits on a decorated throne under an ornate arched canopy hung with white flower garlands and a multicoloured rim. Around him, devotees in white clothes and rudraksha malas kneel and stand close, some in orange shawls, and a woman in an orange shawl leans in. The white-draped platform in front suggests a ceremony. Many people are visible in the crowd. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold-and-cream ceremonial clothing, placed centrally on a throne as the focus of the gathering.2008-11-12December 30 20062006-12-30