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A bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate white and red throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a rust-red saffron-toned robe, a brown rudraksha mala, and a gold ceremonial pendant necklace, with orange bangles on his arms and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a gold-framed deity murti with a gold crown and four arms, flanked by brass lamps, potted green plants, and citrus fruits scattered on a table with rose petals at his feet. A standing fan and a green backdrop complete the scene.

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February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 13 20172017-02-13February 19 20172017-02-19A bearded man in a rust-brown robe sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a gold-framed deity murti of a goddess with a crown and garlands, flanked by a golden trident. He wears a long green-and-red flower garland, bangles on his arms, and a gold pendant. Around him are potted plants, citrus fruits, brass lamps, a standing fan, and a red-and-gold stage backdrop.2017-02-19A smiling bearded man in a rust-orange sannyasi robe sits on an ornate white and red throne in front of a golden deity murti with a golden crown and multi-armed form draped in purple cloth. He wears a rudraksha mala, a long gold ceremonial necklace, gold bangles, and a tilak on his forehead. Potted green plants, brass lamps, a standing fan and a green cloth surround the seated figure. Appearance cues including long hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace are consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so this is a probable Swamiji in person. Seated on a throne before a deity murti, the probable Swamiji smiles and gestures with one hand.2017-02-19February 13 20172017-02-13A photograph of a smiling bearded man with long swept-back hair, wearing rust-red robes, a rudraksha mala and an ornate gold pendant necklace, seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne. Behind him stands a gold-decorated deity murti with a golden crown and a tall gold trident leans at left. Potted green plants, brass oil lamps and a yellow and red draped backdrop surround the dais. The page identifies this event as a Rudrabhishekam and kids' convention in Bengaluru, though no ritual activity is visible in the frame.2017-02-13A smiling bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate white and red throne with silver carved armrests. He wears a rust-coloured shawl over bare shoulders, a long gold necklace with a gold pendant, and a red bracelet on his wrist, with a tilak mark on his forehead. Potted green plants with orange flowers flank the throne, and a large golden deity murti with a white cloth stands behind him against red drapes with a yellow and orange panel. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a place of honour with saffron-brown robes, rudraksha-style adornment, long hair and gold ceremonial necklace.2017-02-13March 03 20172017-03-03 +2 copies