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A photograph of a seated man on a flower-decorated golden throne backdrop, smiling with a vibhuti-marked forehead and red-and-white garlands around his neck. Strands of white flower garlands with red accents hang above him. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes and orange head wraps stand at left, one bare-backed with beaded necklaces and armbands. On the right, several devotees in white, brown and orange clothing approach, including a woman in a brown sari with a shawl and a young girl in white with a braid. A woman at far right holds a small bowl. The a person flag from the page is noted, but the seated man's appearance shows only some cues (garlands, vibhuti, throne), so identity is uncertain.

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A photograph of a festive ritual setting beneath a canopy of white and red flower garlands strung in rows. A man with short dark hair and a smile sits centrally before a floral backdrop decorated with flowers in red, yellow, purple and white, with circular ornaments. He wears a red-and-white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rust-coloured cloth. To his left, two men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching orange head cloths stand with their backs partly turned, one wearing rudraksha beads. On the right, a woman in a rust-brown sari with gold jewellery holds a silver plate, and a girl in white with a long plait and a young girl in white stand near the seated man, who is receiving them. A man in white stands at the far left edge.2017-07-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and a gilded backdrop, with hanging garland strands above. The seated man wears a white tilak, multiple strands of flower garlands and gold ornaments, and smiles at the viewers. In the foreground, devotees with their backs to the camera kneel in front of the throne: one wears an orange cloth wrap and rudraksha beads on the arm, another in white dhoti and shawl, and two women in cream and white saris, one with a yellow flower in her hair, bow in devotion. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja reception at a throne.2017-07-09A photograph of a bearded man in saffron/orange robes seated on a gilded throne at the centre of a richly decorated stage. He wears a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and gestures with raised hands while speaking. The throne is backed by a large arch of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers and leaves, with a gold trident standing beside it. Around him stand a white-clad man with a bead mala, a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari, a woman in a magenta sari, and a woman in orange. A portrait-style figure on the left is partially visible. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang setting.2016-12-23July 31 20152015-07-31December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha beads, smiling and extending a hand to a young woman in a white dress who offers a small silver vessel. Behind the throne are garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and a golden deity murti. Smiling women in white saris and orange-bordered shawls stand nearby, and young men in white shirts with rudraksha malas watch with hands folded. Partial heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. This is a Swamiji (probable) candidate appearing in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-07-31December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in progress. A man seated on a floral-decorated throne covered with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and a golden canopy wears a brown silk garment, heavy gold necklaces, a gold waist garland and a white and red floral garland, with a tilak on his forehead. Several people in saffron and orange turbans and dhotis stand or kneel around him, and a woman in a cream sari with a gold border and flowers in her hair is bending forward at the lower right. Overhead hang strings of white and red flowers. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with his distinctive gold ornaments and ornate clothing; the throne and garlanded setting are the ritual context.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a throne backed by a large floral arch of red, yellow, green and white garlands with a trident motif. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and layered garlands of red and white flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne, smiling. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls and women in orange and gold saris bow, touch and offer flowers, and a woman in gold and teal holds a basket of fruit. The scene resembles a birthday honouring with the a person seated centrally, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-23July 09 20172017-07-09Photograph of a ceremonial satsang seated on a gold-cushioned throne backed by yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. A central seated man with short dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth, a thick green-and-white flower garland, and red and orange beaded malas, smiling as he reaches down to a devotee. A bare-chested man in front wears orange-brown rudraksha malas and white markings on his upper body. A woman in a white sari with dark beaded malas leans in, a girl in a gold-trimmed white dress sits beside her, and a woman in maroon behind the throne smiles. A golden lion-like figure and a small golden deity murti stand nearby, with a microphone on a stand at the left edge. Several other devotees sit in the foreground.2015-07-31July 09 20172017-07-09