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A seated man in a deep red-orange turban and saffron-red robe, wearing a heavy rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant and gold bangles, sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat and extends his right hand toward a bare-chested elderly man with white hair and glasses who kneels before him. Behind the elderly man, a shaven-headed attendant in white dhoti with tilak supports him, and another attendant in a white dhoti stands at the left edge. The seated man holds a small flower-decorated wand. Warm orange lighting fills the scene.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a curved, golden backrest. The seated person wears a deep red turban, a red-orange robe with a striped gold-and-maroon shawl, layered rudraksha malas, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, and gold armbands; a flower garland of yellow blooms rests on his lap. He raises one hand in blessing. Before him, a bare-chested older man with white hair and glasses bows with palms joined, while a younger attendant in brown and maroon cloth stands behind him, and another attendant in white dhoti stands at the left edge.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a large golden halo-like back sits on a red cushioned seat, wearing a red-orange turban, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, a large gold pendant necklace, gold bangles and an orange-red shawl with gold border. He holds a red and green object in his hand and extends his other hand toward a bare-chested older man in white dhoti who bows forward, while another white-clad attendant stands at left. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne receiving a devotee; the scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment at night under warm lighting.2015-11-24A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a large golden backrest wears a red-orange turban, layered rudraksha malas, a large ceremonial gold necklace, gold armbands and an orange shawl with yellow trim, with his eyes lowered. A bare-chested older man in a white dhoti, with grey hair, stands before him with his palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence while another man in white clothing supports his shoulder from behind.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved, studded backrest. The seated man wears a red-maroon turban, a red-orange robe, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, a large gold pendant necklace, and gold bangles. He extends his hand toward a bare-chested young man with white body markings and a white dhoti, who stands before him with hands folded. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth and white tilak stands near outstretched hands. A yellow flower garland and a small wand-like object rest in the lower frame. Stage lighting and scaffolding are visible in the dim background. a person is seated on the throne wearing the turban, malas and gold ornaments.2015-11-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved, rounded backrest. The seated person wears a red-orange turban, orange-red robes with a striped golden-yellow shawl, multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads, a large ceremonial gold pendant and gold bangles. Two men stand at left, one bare-chested with orange-red cloth wrapped at the waist, the other with grey hair and bare upper body, bending forward and holding his hands near the seated figure. A red bolster sits in front of the throne, and metal scaffolding poles are visible in the background against dark lighting.2015-11-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a dimly lit outdoor event. A seated figure in a saffron-red turban, rudraksha malas, a gold pendant necklace, gold armbands and a saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, extending a hand toward a kneeling devotee. The kneeling man has a bare upper body and white dhoti, and an attendant in a white dhoti stands behind him, bare-chested with bangles. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by the turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold adornments, and is presented as the central figure in the scene.2015-11-24A photograph of a ritual scene at night under warm orange light. A seated man in a red turban, red-and-saffron cloth, long rudraksha malas and an ornate gold pendant sits before an ornate gold throne-like chair, his palms pressed together as he extends a hand toward a bare-chested devotee in an orange cloth who kneels with hands folded. A standing attendant in white dhoti and orange cloth with a shaved head and white forehead markings stands behind the devotee, and another attendant's hand rests on the devotee's shoulder. A hand holding a small object appears at the lower right.2015-11-24Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne, wearing a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and a large gold pendant, with a striped saffron shawl and gold bangles. He extends his arm toward a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti who has his hands raised, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange robe with a white tilak and rudraksha mala places a hand on the devotee's head. Golden ornate backdrop and stage scaffolding in the dim background suggest an evening ceremonial blessing or initiation.2015-11-24A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and layered rudraksha malas with gold ornaments sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold-toned backrest. A bare-chested man in white dhoti kneels and bows toward him, hands pressed together, while another person in orange stands at the left edge wearing a rudraksha mala. A colourful fly-whisk or ceremonial fan rests in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, saffron clothing and multiple rudraksha malas with gold necklaces, cues consistent with the page's identification, the seated figure is being honoured by a kneeling devotee.2015-11-24