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A photograph on a stage with a deep maroon backdrop during a felicitation ceremony. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocks, a rudraksha mala and an orange-red garment bends forward toward a seated man in a white shirt and blue-and-gold shawl, who presses his palms together in greeting, wearing white and orange flower garlands. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a bare chest holds a silver tray of offerings and fruit. At the far left, a bearded man in orange robes and a flower garland sits on a gold-framed chair beside a golden lion figure. At the far right, a man in a blue shirt with a rudraksha mala sits watching.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a stage with a warm red backdrop and white drapery. In the centre, a figure with long dreadlocked black hair and an orange-brown robe leans forward, holding out a purple and maroon embroidered cloth over a seated devotee's head. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and bare upper body, wearing bangles and a beaded necklace, bends to assist. A young man in a blue shirt with a rudraksha mala and a garland of white and red-yellow flowers bows his head on the left. Another seated man in a cream shirt, also garlanded, watches on a gold-trimmed throne. A brass elephant figure sits by the chair. Attribution: the long-haired robed figure with dreadlocks, rudraksha-adorned, matches a candidate presentation for Swamiji (probable), with the visible cues of long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha, while the bare-chested assistant and seated devotees are attendants and devotees.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph on a red-lit stage showing a devotee bowing forward to touch their head to a silver tray held by a man in white. The standing man wears a white dhoti with gold borders and a bare torso, with hair tied up and a bead bracelet, bending toward the kneeling woman in a blue sari with green border and a red bindi, who wears a garland of white flowers. On the right, a long-haired man in a rust-orange robe with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long dreadlocked hair reaches toward the tray. A gold-framed panel and a floral garland arrangement with red, yellow and green blooms appear behind them. The page references a 40th Avatardinotsava celebration, but no name or a person is legibly printed on the stage, so the identity of the figure in orange is unconfirmed.2016-12-23Night ceremony on a raised stage with a red and white striped backdrop and a yellow and red banner bearing a sun-like emblem. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl bends forward with hands folded toward a seated figure. A standing priest in white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested, wears rudraksha malas and holds a paper and book. On the right, a bearded man with long swept-back hair, gold ear-ring, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, wearing a rust-red shawl, sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate white carved back and touches a silver kalasha-style object on a small table. A silver and gold vessel sits on the table. Several helpers in white dhotis and bare torsos stand at the left edge. Figure count visible: about five to six people.2017-10-15A night ceremony on a stage at a temple-style setting. A man with long loose hair, a beard, hoop earrings, a rudraksha mala and an ornate gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned silver throne in rust-red robes, one hand resting on a silver base. Beside him, a bare-chested priest with white forehead and body markings, layered beaded malas and white dhoti with gold border holds a folded paper and gestures. A figure in saffron-orange cloth bends forward toward a seated devotee, while another white-clad attendant stands at left. Behind them a red and gold ornamental banner with a sun motif hangs. The scene resembles a satsang or blessing ritual; the seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, given long hair, ornate necklace and rudraksha mala.2017-10-15Outdoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a maroon shawl with gold borders, rudraksha mala beads, earrings and bangles, holding a bundle of straw or grass tied with a cord. A man with long braided hair and a white dhoti stands behind, leaning over, while a bare-chested devotee with long matted locks and white body markings bows low, head near the seated figure's hands. Other white-clad attendants with rudraksha malas stand in the background.2016-01-02October 15 20172017-10-15December 23 20162016-12-23A kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala has his forehead touched by a bare-chested ritual officiant with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a brown and gold-bordered dhoti. The officiant's hand rests on the devotee's head while holding a white paper or cloth. Behind them, several people in orange and white robes stand, and a gold-decorated backdrop with a red cushion is visible. The officiant's distinctive long locks, rudraksha beads and gold-bordered dhoti are notable cues.2017-08-09 +1 copiesApril 08 20182018-04-08 +1 copies