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A seated man in a maroon-red robe smiles while sitting on a small ornate swing draped with white flower garlands. He wears a tall black turban-like headpiece with gold ornaments, a dense multi-strand gold and bead necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and rings. Behind him is a gold-framed throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped cover. Brass lamp stands and a golden trident-topped staff stand to the left and right, with a white garland wound around the gold pillar. The setting appears to be a temple-like ceremonial stage. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the robes, crown and ornate gold necklace cues described above, seated in a ceremonial role during the event.

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A seated man in a maroon-red garment sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions, flanked by a golden trident and a tall brass lamp. He wears a black turban-style head covering with a gold crown ornament, a multi-strand gold and beaded mala with a large gold pendant, and gold bangles. White flower garlands hang on the throne's side posts and swing frame. The setting is a richly decorated gold-and-red ceremonial stage.2016-05-24A seated man with closed eyes sits cross-legged on a swing seat hung from a garland-wrapped gold frame, beneath a white-flower-festooned swing structure. He wears a crown-like gold headpiece, rudraksha-style gold necklaces, bangles, and a deep red robe. Behind him stand a gold trident, an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cushioned bed, and red drapery. The setting suggests a ritual or tulabharam-style ceremony, with the swing and garlands as the focal objects. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the swing; the appearance cues include the long swept-back hair, ornate crown, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-red clothing.2016-05-24A seated man in a red-maroon robe sits on a golden seat within a richly decorated red and gold setting with a tiger-striped cushion behind him. He wears a dark turban-style headpiece with a gold ornament, several layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, and gold bangles and rings. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. White flower garlands wrap around the gold-and-white swing-like frame beside him, and brass oil lamps stand at the left. The scene reads as a ceremonial setting for a Kumbh Mela-related event.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate red and gold throne-like seat with a tiger-striped backdrop, wearing red robes, a red headdress with gold ornaments, a thick multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant necklace, and gold bangles. White floral garlands wrap the gold poles of a swing frame beside him. He sits cross-legged, smiling, with hands resting in his lap. Overall the setting is a richly decorated ceremonial stage. a person appears as the person seated, based on the distinctive headdress, red robes, mala and gold necklace.2016-05-24A seated man in a maroon-red robe sits on a small silver-trimmed seat on a decorated swing frame wrapped in white flower garlands. He wears a tall black headdress with gold ornament, multiple tiered gold-bead necklaces, a large gold pendant, and gold bangles, and he smiles with hands resting on his lap. Behind him is an ornate gold and red throne with a tiger-striped cushion and gold lion carvings, plus potted plants at left. a person, seated on a ceremonial swing for a pushpabhishekam and pada puja event.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man on an ornate golden-red throne-like seat decorated with white flower garlands wrapped around the gilded posts. He wears a red robe, heavy layered gold necklaces with a central gold pendant, gold armbands and a jewelled gold headpiece over long dark hair. Behind him is a red and orange tiger-striped cloth backdrop and a red seat cushion.2016-05-24A seated man smiles on a decorated swing-like seat draped with white flower garlands, in front of an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-skin cushion. He wears a maroon-red robe, a black turban-style head covering with gold ornaments, a dense multi-strand golden bead necklace with a large pendant, and gold armlets and rings. Brass ritual items stand at left, including a tall lamp stand and a trident-like staff. The setting is a festival stage with warm red-pink lighting. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and turban, maroon robe, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial dress, seated on a throne as a guru receiving pushpabhishekam and padapuja.2016-05-24A photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged on a small golden pedestal inside a flower-garlanded swing with white jasmine-style garlands. He wears a tall dark turban-like headdress with a gold band, a red-maroon robe, multiple layered rudraksha malas, a large gold pendant and gold bangles. Behind him is an ornate gilded throne backed with red cushions and a striped tiger-skin covering. Brass lamp stands and red floral decor frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, identified by his turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold ornaments and red robe; this is a seated ceremonial pose in a Pushpabhishekam-themed setting.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate red and gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a tall black hair crown with gold ornaments on his forehead, a dense multi-strand gold necklace with a large gold pendant, and gold bangles. Garlands of white flowers wrap the throne posts on both sides, and a tall brass lamp and a trident stand at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark swept-up hair, a crown, saffron-red ceremonial clothing and ornate gold necklaces, seated on a throne at the Kumbh Mela ritual event.2016-05-24