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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple setting. A seated man in rust-brown ochre robes and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant sits on a red-cushioned silver throne with carved lion-armrest details, smiling with eyes closed. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with a green-and-gold border lifts a white and gold cloth or headpiece over his head, while another man in white stands beside, with a figure in orange clothing and a sacred thread on the left. Behind them is a stone pillar with carved ornamentation and a gold-and-yellow hanging at the upper right. The seated man is visibly distinctive in long swept-back hair, ochre robes, rudraksha-like beads and ornate gold necklace, which is a probable Swamiji candidate in an honoured role; the attending men are priests or attendants in white.

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October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05A seated man in a red-brown saffron-toned robe and gold ceremonial necklaces sits on an ornate red-cushioned silver throne with lion-figure armrests, smiling as he touches a white and gold cloth turban. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls, one in green-bordered shawl, stand behind and above him; one pours or places a white cloth over his head, while others hold ritual items. A rudraksha-style gold pendant and beaded bracelets are visible. The setting is a temple-like hall with silver and gold decorations. The seated man matches the probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace, and saffron-toned clothing, seated in honour.2017-10-05A seated man in rust-brown and maroon robes wears a heavy gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha beads, sitting on an ornate red-upholstered silver throne. Several attendants in white dhotis with gold and green borders stand around him; one in a white garment with a green-and-gold border drapes a white cloth with yellow edging over his head, while another stands behind with a white cloth over his shoulder and a tripundra-marked forehead. A silver lion-head armrest is visible. The setting appears to be a temple hall with brass lamps and gold-coloured drapery. a person is seated on the throne wearing rust-brown robes, rudraksha beads and a gold ceremonial necklace; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page's label, and the attendants are priests and devotees.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a white and yellow turban, a maroon shawl over bare shoulders, a gold pendant on a long chain, and a thick garland of white flowers with yellow marigolds and red roses. A man in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border and green-edged shawl bends forward to touch the seated man's shoulder in reverence. Behind them, several people in white, saffron and orange ritual clothes stand with folded hands, and a carved stone deity murti and gold-and-yellow hangings appear in the background. Lion-shaped armrest carvings flank the throne. The seated man has long swept-back hair and ornate adornments consistent with the page's reference to a person, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-10-05A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-style hall. A seated figure on a red and silver throne-like chair, wearing a deep maroon-red ochre robe, a heavy gold necklace of large beads and a gold pendant, and gold bangles, smiles while resting one hand on a silver lion-headed armrest. Standing to the left, a priest in white dhoti with a green and gold border drapes a white shawl with gold edging over the shoulder of a bare-chested man with long hair, brown rudraksha beads, and a gold-beaded necklace, who holds a folded paper. In the background a silver-toned altar niche with a small deity murti and a gold-edged yellow cloth. Four people are visible, including partially visible attendants at the left edge. a person candidate appearance is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and ochre robe; the caption identifies the ceremony context.2017-10-05A seated man on a gold-and-red throne wears a maroon turban with a crescent emblem, a garland of white and pink flowers, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and holds a white cloth band stretched over a kneeling devotee's head. The devotee, bare-backed and wearing a white dhoti, bows forward with hands on his head while another attendant in white and rudraksha beads supports him from the left. A gold-and-red throne with a carved floral backrest frames the scene, indicating a blessing or initiation ritual. The seated figure matches the presentation cues for a person, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2017-07-08 +1 copiesOctober 05 20172017-10-05A seated man in a red-brown shawl sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne-like chair, smiling, with a white and gold turban and a garland of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses around his neck. Gold beads and a gold necklace hang on his chest, and he wears gold earrings. A man beside him in white dhoti and white shawl with gold trim, wearing a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha-style beads, holds a printed paper. The background shows a temple interior with a deity murti.2017-10-05May 24 20182018-05-24