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A seated man in a dark turban with a red tilak on his forehead, wearing a rust-red saffron-toned wrap, a multi-strand rudraksha armband and a long pink-and-white flower garland, sits before an altar. Silver ritual vessels, a silver elephant figure and a lamp-like vessel with liquid stand in front of him, while black stone deity murtis with yellow and orange flower garlands flank the seat. Purple floral decoration runs along the back and a microphone stands at upper right. Swamiji (probable): long dark turban, tilak, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garland, seated in a central priestly role with a homa-style offering setup. Overlay logo at upper left.

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October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesA seated man with closed eyes presses his palms together in anjali mudra at a ceremony. He wears a dark turban-style head covering, a white forehead mark with a red bindi, and a red-maroon dhoti with a patterned sash at the waist. Long pink and white flower garlands hang over his shoulders, with rudraksha malas on his wrists and arms. Behind him stand a black stone deity murti and purple flower decoration, and in front are silver kalashas, pots and ritual vessels on a dark base, with a microphone stand nearby. The scene suggests a puja or homa, with a sannyasi-style figure seated in a chair-like throne. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the throne with garlands and rudraksha.2018-01-31September 03 20172017-09-03January 31 20182018-01-31September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesA smiling man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion armrests. He wears a rust-orange turban decorated with gold ornaments, layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, a pink and white flower garland, and rudraksha bracelets. A silver staff rests beside the throne. Behind him a backdrop shows temple gopurams and red elephant reliefs. Appearance-based cues: turban, ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold necklaces; Swamiji (probable) seated as the presiding guru at the throne.2017-09-30A smiling bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a hall. He wears a rust-orange shawl draped over bare shoulders, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead. Two men at the lower edges wear white garments with red-orange shawls; a silver ritual stand with a lectern sits at left, and an elderly man in white with an orange shawl sits at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha malas. Background shows white chairs and a golden backdrop.2017-09-20October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesA man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe sits on a white-cushioned chair on a stage, wearing a leopard-print turban, a tilak on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with rudraksha bands on his upper arms. Before him stand a stone mortar and pestle, bowls of yellow turmeric powder, a silver bull figurine, a brass deity figure, a blue bucket and white flowers on trays. Behind him are a painted deity mural with a crescent moon and ornate orange doors. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, seated as the officiant of an aushada preparation.2017-09-09A smiling man seated on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests and leopard-print cushions. He wears a rust-orange turban with a small gold ornament, an orange-red robe with gold border, layered rudraksha malas, a gold chain and rudraksha armbands, hands clasped in his lap. A microphone stands at the right edge. Behind him a painted deity statue in red and gold dress stands beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the visible turban, orange robe, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments match the candidate's presentation.2017-10-03