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A seated man in deep red robes sits on a gilded golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, with a red cushion and a red-carpeted dais. He wears a heavy multi-strand gold and flower garland, a gold pendant, bangles and a jewelled gold crown-like headpiece. Sheaves of white flower garlands hang from a central stand and vertical pillar in front of him. Gold ceremonial lamp stands with bird-topped finials and trident-like finials flank the throne. Orange and red cloth bundles and green leaves rest on the dais at his feet. The scene appears to be a ceremonial floral-decorated seating, a tulabharam or padapuja setting.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A smiling man sits cross-legged on a silver-and-gold swing draped with white flower garlands, seated on a raised platform. He wears a maroon-red robe, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, layered beaded malas, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. Behind him stands a large ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion and red bolsters. Brass ritual lamps and trident-topped staffs flank the left side, and a gold lion figure is visible at right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in person. The scene suggests a sacred ceremonial setting with a garlanded swing and ornate throne.2016-05-24A seated man in a golden-ornate throne sits on a red cushion draped with a tiger-striped skin, wearing a dark hair crown, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace over red-maroon robes with a golden armband. A white flower garland hangs from a gold swing frame beside him. Behind him is a gilded throne backrest with a carved deity motif, a golden trident and a brass oil lamp stand on the right. Red stage drapery and marigold offerings sit at the foot of the stage. The figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim: long swept-back hair, rudraksha and ceremonial gold cues, so the candidate is probable and present in person.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a red-orange robe sits cross-legged on a low gold-and-red padded platform on a red stage. He wears a large multi-strand rudraksha mala with a gold ornament, a gold headband and a black turban-style head covering, and gold armlets. Beside him a tall pillar is wound with white flower garlands and white flower strands hang in swags. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne with a striped tiger-skin cover, and gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the scene. Orange cloth bundles and green leaves lie at his feet. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair under a turban-style covering, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and his role is the seated presiding figure in a pushpabhishekam and padapuja setting.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion and red velvet pillows, draped in swings of white flower garlands. He wears a black turban-style head covering, red robes, a heavy rudraksha mala and gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and smiles while his hands rest in his lap. Gold lamps and a kalasha-like brass stand sit beside him, with a red curtain behind, and a pile of green leaves, flowers and offerings lies at the base of the throne. a person: the seated central figure, identified by his throne, saffron-red ceremonial robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery, placed in a ritual seat.2016-05-24A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped fabric draped over the seat. He wears a maroon-red robe, a heavy multi-strand gold and bead necklace, a gold chest pendant, bangles and rings, and an elaborate black hair crown with gold headpiece and a red bindi. Strands of white flower garlands hang on chains beside him, and a brass trident and a tall brass oil lamp stand to the left. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold crown and ceremonial gold necklaces, as presiding over the ritual setting.2016-05-24A seated man in red-orange robes sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, smiling, with his hands resting on his knees. He wears a heavy orange-gold garland of beads, a large ornate pendant, bangles and a red forehead mark, with dark hair swept up in a turban-like wrap. White flower garlands hang from chains around the throne, a golden pillar is wrapped in white blossoms, and brass trishula staffs and ceremonial lamps frame the stage. An orange cloth bundle with greenery sits at the base. The scene suggests a ritual puja setting.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on a small gold-and-white pedestal before an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and a tiger-striped drape. He wears red robes, a black head covering with a gold headband, layered orange-red beaded malas and a gold pendant, and multiple bangles and rings. White flower garlands hang on two silver-chained swings flanking him, with a tall brass column wrapped in white flowers at center. Gold kalasha-topped lamps, a trident and a gold lion figure surround the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair under a crown-like head covering, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's description.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24