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A photograph of a formal ceremony in a temple-style hall with painted pillars and a large deity figure with a mace in the upper right. A man in saffron robes, wearing a gold crown, long swept-back hair and a garland of white and red flowers, stands at left holding a white paper document toward a seated elder. The seated man sits on a gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a gold crown, a garland of white and red flowers, rudraksha beads and saffron cloth, and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Another saffron-robed attendant stands behind, and gold lion-shaped armrests frame the scene.

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A ceremonial handover on a temple-style stage. A man with long swept-back hair, a golden crown and a flower garland in saffron-orange robes stands at left, smiling and extending a blue-covered document toward an elderly seated figure at right. The seated figure, wearing a golden crown, white-and-red flower garlands and orange shawl, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a microphone stand beside. Behind them a third person in orange stands, and painted deity figures with gold ornaments decorate the backdrop.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial transfer on a stage decorated with gold-framed panels and a painted deity figure with raised arms at right. A smiling figure at left wears an ornate golden crown, orange robes, layered white and red flower garlands, and bracelets, and holds out a blue document with both hands. Across from him, an elderly seated figure with a shaved head and white forehead markings sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange robes and a red-and-green garland, and takes the paper. A man in orange robes stands behind them, and a microphone stand is at right. The left figure's cues (long hair, golden crown, orange robes, ornate necklaces) are distinctive, and the page identifies Swamiji at this event, so the left figure is a probable Swamiji presenting the document.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial stage backed by painted guardian figures with multi-armed forms, flaming crowns and garlands. Three figures sit on gilded thrones with lion-shaped armrests. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits with hands joined in greeting, smiling. In the centre, a seated figure in orange with a red turban sits behind him. On the right, a shaved-headed elder in saffron with a rudraksha mala and gold chain raises both arms, holding a white paper. Strings of green leaves and hanging brass lamps decorate the doorway behind. Ceremonial red carpet covers the floor.2012-04-27Two men seated and standing on a stage before a decorative backdrop with pink and green pillars and a golden trident. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a shawl, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and bracelets leans in, holding a sheet of paper. On the right, an elderly man sits on a red and gold throne wearing a golden crown, a red shawl, garlands of white and red flowers, and a rudraksha mala, with ash marks on his forehead. He gestures with one hand. Gold lion-footed thrones frame the scene.2012-04-27A photograph on a decorated stage with painted pillars and a gold-framed backdrop. A man with long dark hair and an orange garment, wearing a gold-bead garland and bangles, stands on the left holding a sheet of paper. Seated on a red-cushioned gold throne is an elderly man wearing a gold crown, a red and gold shawl, white and red flower garlands, and rudraksha beads, with white markings on his forehead. A bald man in an orange robe with gold borders stands at the right edge, his back to the camera. The appearance of the seated man matches the a person cues of a crown, ornate gold and garlands, but the image is uncertain, so the label is only a probable candidate.2012-04-27A ceremonial investiture on a stage before a painted deity backdrop with a multi-headed figure holding weapons. An elderly seated man in a gold-trimmed throne has white and red-and-white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, a white forehead mark and a brown cloth. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes leans forward to hand him an object. A second saffron-robed man stands at right holding a tray, and a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands further right. Gold-finished throne details and a gold-framed chair appear at left, with another saffron-robed figure seated behind.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27