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A seated figure on a gilded throne with a red, yellow and green floral arch behind him, long dark hair, orange-red robe with gold trim, red and orange garlands and gold necklaces, a tiger-striped cloth on the seat and a trident on the right. He raises one arm and smiles. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in a saffron-orange cloth with white ash on his body kneels and holds a lit oil lamp on a silver plate toward the throne, with a fire flame visible. Gold and orange temple-style pennants with a blue emblem frame the scene. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, with cues of long hair, gold ornaments and a red-orange robe.

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Night-time photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, framed by a multicoloured flower arch. The seated person wears an orange-red robe, a red-and-white flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and a red tilak on the forehead, and raises one hand while holding a silver trident staff. Shaved-headed priest in orange-red robes and white ash on the shoulders and arms kneels at left, offering an oil lamp on a silver tray. Two decorated triangular banners with embroidered emblems stand on either side, and a gilded panel is at left. a person cues: long hair, distinctive ornate beaded jewellery and garlanded throne presence.2013-03-02Night photo of an outdoor ritual on a gold-decorated dais. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak, a red and white flower garland, gold beaded necklaces and an orange-saffron dhoti raises one hand and holds a trident-like staff. Kneeling in front is a shaved-headed priest in an orange cloth with white ash on the arms, holding a lit oil lamp on a silver plate. The seat is draped in a striped tiger-skin pattern and garlanded with multicoloured flowers. Flanking the dais are ornate yellow and red banners bearing a bird emblem. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and trident.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02Night-time ritual photograph in an ashram courtyard. A figure with long dark hair, a red tilak and orange robes sits on a golden throne decorated with a rainbow-coloured floral arch, smiling and raising one hand to his head. He wears red and white flower garlands and beaded necklaces. A shaven-headed priest in orange-brown cloth, marked with white ash, kneels at the lower left and holds a silver plate with a burning oil lamp toward him. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat, and a trident-topped staff with saffron pennants stands at the right beside a gilded platform.2013-03-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne framed by a multicoloured garland arch, with a silver trident beside him. He has long dark hair, a white and red forehead marking, and wears a red-orange dhoti with gold trim, layered gold necklaces and a thick red flower garland; he smiles while holding a small card. A bald priest in an orange-red shawl with gold border and white ash markings kneels in front of him, holding a lit oil lamp on a silver plate during an aarti. Ornate gold decorations and red floral sheets surround the scene.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesNight-time photo of a seated figure on a gold-carved, flower-garlanded throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over its base. The central figure wears a long orange robe, a heavy gold ornamented necklace, a pink and red flower garland, a red-and-white forehead mark, and holds a silver trident. The figure raises one hand in greeting and smiles. At left, a shaven-headed priest in an orange cloth, with white ash smeared on his arms and chest, stands at a gold-trimmed table. A camera operator is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long hair, ornate gold necklace and trident fits the page's reference, though the appearance is only partly clear.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A photograph inside a temple-style hall showing a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a multicoloured floral arch behind it. The seated person wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold border, a red and white garland, layered gold-and-beaded necklaces, and a silver trident leans beside the throne. A bald priest in an orange-red wrap with white ash markings on his shoulders and back kneels in front, holding a silver tray with a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure, who smiles. Ornate gold-carved furniture and red floral banners frame the scene.2013-03-02