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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of an ornate golden throne draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, orange and white. A standing man in a rust-and-gold dhoti and shawl, wearing a long white and yellow flower garland with red pompom accents, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a tilak on his forehead, holds a bundle of red flowers in his hands, while a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a red bead mala kneels at a low angle, receiving or presenting the flowers. Golden trident-topped staffs and a gold-embroidered parasol frame the scene, and a woman in orange clothing stands at the right edge. Ritual worship with offerings is evident. The standing figure shows several Swamiji-style cues, probable Swamiji by appearance: a long swept-back hair style, rust-and-gold ceremonial clothing, bead necklaces and a ceremonial garland.

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A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold-bordered orange wrap sits on a gold-trimmed red throne with a red cushion. He wears a white tilak on his forehead and lowers his eyes as a bare-chested attendant in an orange-and-yellow dhoti drapes a red and white flower garland over his shoulders. Behind them a gold-fringed ceremonial umbrella and a wall of multicoloured marigold and rose flowers frame the scene, with a gold lion-shaped figure on the throne.2015-07-16A standing man in an orange-brown robe with gold border, a long gold-and-yellow flower garland with red pompom accents, and a tilak on his forehead smiles while handing a bundle of red flowers to a bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. The devotee wears a red rudraksha mala and an orange cloth. Behind them is a floral backdrop of yellow, orange and red blooms, a golden trident, and an ornate gold umbrella. The scene suggests a ritual offering in a temple-like hall. a person: the standing man has a tilak, orange-brown robe and garland, but the appearance cues are only moderately distinctive, so the identity is uncertain.2015-07-16A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage. A bearded man seated on an ornate gold and red throne wears saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces, white garland of flowers and a white tilak on his forehead; he extends his hand to a red and white flower garland. Two young men in saffron-orange dhotis stand beside him: the nearer one, bare-chested with rudraksha beads and a gold-toned tray in front, holds the garland tray; another stands behind. A tall golden trident stands between them, with blue stage lights and red drapes behind. Seated figure may be a person based on saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and a long swept-back hairstyle on a throne, presented as a seated honoured guest.2017-04-08A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an open pavilion with a metal roof. A bald young man in glasses and a brown-and-gold dhoti stands at left, holding a woven basket of yellow and orange marigold flowers toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a red-and-gold robe, layered red and white garlands, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and sits on a red velvet throne with gold-carved armrests beneath an ornate gold-fringed canopy. Behind them stand a gold lion-headed throne, a silver trident, brass oil lamps and ritual vessels, with an attendant in white clothing in the background. The setting suggests a puja or samaya deeksha ritual, with the flowers being offered.2015-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with bands of yellow, orange, red and white marigold garlands, with a golden lion sculpture at the armrest and silver trishul staffs on either side. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial beaded necklace, with a red and yellow flower garland across his chest, and holds a small folded paper in both hands while smiling. To the left a kneeling attendant in a rust-orange robe bends forward, and ornamental umbrellas frame the scene. a person is seated in the central role, with the appearance cues of ornate ceremonial clothing and beads. The setting is a decorated open ceremonial tent with a white draped backdrop.2015-07-17A seated man on an ornate golden throne with lion-figure armrests and a golden canopy presses his palms together in namaskar, wearing a long yellow-orange garland and a red-and-maroon cloth. Behind him is a colourful throne back of white flowers with yellow, red and green petals. A standing priest bare-chested in a yellow dhoti holds a lit oil lamp aloft on a stand toward the seated man, wearing a red coral mala. A silver trident stands at the left and another at the right, with a second attendant in white robes and a gold necklace at the far right. A green leafy backdrop fills the top.2015-07-16October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23A seated figure on a red and gold throne receives a woven basket of yellow and orange marigold petals from a shaven-headed priest in rust-brown ritual dress with a rudraksha mala and armbands. The seated figure wears layered red-garnet and bead garlands, ornate gold necklaces, a rust-orange robe and a gold-trimmed cloth, smiling. Behind them stand a golden lion-head armrest, a gold canopy, silver trident-topped standards and brass lamps on a draped table, inside a tent-like hall.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 31 20152015-07-31July 16 20152015-07-16