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Outdoor evening scene beneath a large spreading tree. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a red and white flower garland, a brown and gold cloth and gold armlet stands at centre with hands raised in a gesture of offering, looking upward; this figure has distinctive long hair and a garland, so he is a probable Swamiji. To his left, several men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis with forehead markings stand with hands folded in prayer. On the right, a man in saffron robes and beaded necklaces holds a silver bowl beside an empty red and gold throne with a cushion.

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April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24A man with swept-back dark hair and tilak markings sits on an ornate red and gold throne outdoors beneath a large tree, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala. A trident stands behind him. Around him, several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and white tilak stand with palms joined or hands folded, some wearing gold and beaded necklaces. Sunlight filters through the scene. The seated man has distinctive long hair, a gold necklace and saffron clothing, giving an appearance-based candidate of Swamiji (probable) on the throne.2013-04-24Night ritual outdoors beneath a large tree with dense branches. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-orange garment with gold trim, a red and white flower garland, and a gold bangle sits on an ornate gold-framed throne holding a silver bell in one hand while waving a flame-lit lamp over a fire with the other, sending smoke upward. Around him, several shaved-headed men in saffron-brown robes with gold borders, white forehead markings, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stand with hands folded in prayer or holding a silver tray with offerings. The.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Night outdoor ritual under a large tree with a twisting trunk. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair, a red and pink flower garland, orange-gold draped cloth, gold armband and bangles holds a silver aarti plate with a lit oil lamp and smoke rising, standing before a red and gold ornate throne. Around him, several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders wear white forehead marks, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments; one holds a silver tray, others stand with palms pressed in prayer. The central figure shows distinctive long hair, garland and ornate clothing, so the appearance-based label applies: Swamiji (probable), performing aarti at the throne.2013-04-24Night ritual outdoors beneath a large tree. A figure in a red-garlanded rudraksha-style necklace of red beads and an ornate gold pendant stands at left, dark hair swept back, holding a lit flame over a small oil lamp with both hands; a person candidate by visible cues (long swept hair, red and gold garland, ornate clothing) and seated on a gold-framed red throne. Behind him, shaved-headed priests in brown-orange dhotis and white forehead markings hold a metal tray and stand with hands folded in prayer. A white-clad devotee at right also joins palms. Smoke rises from the flame under a spotlight.2013-04-24