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A seated man in a rust-red robe is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands, holding two green limes in his hands while smiling. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind him near an orange-draped backdrop hung with floral garlands. Women in white and gold-bordered saris and a man in a white shirt stand or kneel nearby, one reaching toward the garlanded figure. Scattered petals, a basket and a brass pot sit on the floor. a person candidate: the seated garlanded man has long dark hair and a red robe with flower garlands, but the face and features are too uncertain to confirm identity.

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April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph of a seated man in saffron-red robes being garlanded in a room with an orange and maroon draped backdrop and strings of white and red flower garlands. Multiple devotees surround him: a bare-chested older man in white dhoti with rudraksha beads, a woman in white saree with gold border offering fruit from a basket, women in maroon saris and a woman in white saree with gold border smiling nearby, and a man in white in the foreground. A pedestal holds flowers and a box, and two electric fans and a television stand in the room. The seated man has long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, and the scene reads as a devotional welcome. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man with long hair, saffron-red robes and rudraksha mala being garlanded.2017-04-02A seated man in a maroon robe sits on an orange-draped seat, heavily garlanded with white jasmine strings and red roses, with a tilak on his forehead. A bare-chested priest in an orange-and-white dhoti holds a blue bowl, while a man in white pours or offers from a bowl at left. Women in saris stand around: one in a white-and-gold sari, one in blue, and one in yellow holding offerings. A basket of mangoes and sweets sits in front, with flower petals and a copper vessel nearby.2017-04-02Indoor photograph of a crowded devotional gathering in a room with an orange and red draped backdrop and a gold-framed decorative arch at left. A central seated man with long dark hair and a full beard, wearing a saffron-orange cloth, receives garlands of red and white flowers around his neck. A woman in a green and gold sari offers fruit from a woven basket, while women in white and gold-bordered sarees stand close, one holding a small pink-and-white cloth bundle. A bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a standing fan and a copper vessel sit at right. Several other devotees in white and saffron attire fill the frame.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photo of a ceremonial welcome in a decorated room with an orange and maroon drape behind. A seated man in a rust-brown robe wears layered garlands of white jasmine and red roses and holds a yellow fruit in his hand. Two women stand to the right: one in a white sari with gold border smiling, the other in a blue sari with gold motifs, reaching toward him. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala stands at left holding a blue bowl, and another man in white reaches in with flower petals. Baskets of lemons and packets of prasad sit in front, with a fan and laptop in the background.2017-04-02A seated figure in a rust-orange robe and a white crown with red and gold decoration sits at the centre of an orange and red draped room decorated with garlands of white jasmine and red roses. He wears layered flower garlands and holds a lime in his hand while a woman in a cream sari with gold border offers limes and flowers from a basket. A man in a rust-orange shirt kneels at right, reaching toward the seated figure, while a shirtless man in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands with palms joined at left. Several women in cream and gold saris and jewellery stand nearby, one with palms folded, and a woman in an orange sari prays at the back. A tray of sweets and fruit sits beside him, along with rose petals and a small bottle. This appears to be a devotional welcoming or puja scene. a person is the seated figure in the crown and orange robe with garlands; the appearance cues are a crown, orange clothing and garlands.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A seated man in a rust-brown robe wears a large white flower crown with pink and blue accents and layered garlands of white jasmine, red roses and pink petals. Ornate gold-and-bead ornaments are visible at his crown. He extends his hands, palms up, while a woman in a dark green sari with pink blouse leans forward holding a green apple toward him. Nearby, a woman in a white and gold kasavu sari smiles and stands beside a box of pink petals. Other women in white and gold-bordered saris and a man with a camera stand in the background beside a flat-screen TV, stacked boxes and an electric fan. Orange and red drapery and red rose garlands frame the room. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair under a flowered crown, a rust-brown robe, layered flower garlands and a beaded ornament, so the appearance cues are distinctive enough for a candidate.2017-04-02