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A man with a bald head and white kurta, wearing a purple and gold silk shawl, bows and reaches to touch the hands of a figure in a red-brown saffron-toned robe and a rust-coloured turban decorated with gold ornaments and a feather plume. The turban-wearer has long dark hair, a white shawl with an Indian flag print draped over his shoulder, and a gold necklace. Behind them, a stage is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red flowers, with a deity murti in the background. Two white ornate chairs with red cushions flank the scene, and offering items sit on a tray below. Possibly Swamiji (probable): the turban-wearer shows long swept hair, a turban and ornate saffron clothing, with no visible name in the frame.

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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09A photograph of an indoor event hall decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with purple lighting and a red flag behind. On the left, an older man in white dhoti and a purple gold-patterned shawl smiles and hands a small object to a younger figure on the right. That figure wears a rust-brown and red turban with gold ornaments and a feather plume, a brown robe, a white scarf with an Indian flag motif, and long dark locks of hair; he appears to be a person, identified by the turban, long swept hair and saffron-toned ornate clothing. Red-cushioned white thrones flank the scene.2017-07-09A floral-decorated stage canopy covered in orange and yellow marigolds stands before a purple-lit shrine with garlanded arches. A man in a lavender-purple shawl over white clothes, holding a paper and a small silver tray, stands at left and smiles. Beside him, a figure in a rust-orange turban, reddish-brown robe and white stole with an Indian flag patch stands with palms pressed together in greeting, long dark braids falling down the back. Two ornate white-and-red thrones sit empty on either side. Two people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the orange turban and saffron robe with long braids, shown with palms joined in greeting.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a temple hall decorated with marigold and rose garlands, with a deity murti framed behind floral arches. A bald older man in white kurta-pajama with a lavender-purple shawl stands with palms joined in a respectful gesture, bowing toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament, and a white shawl draped over the shoulders, who reaches out to receive him. Two red velvet thrones with silver carved arms flank them, and a golden offering bowl sits on a gold-draped table between them. The turbaned figure with a clearly distinctive ceremonial appearance is a candidate for a person, with the page noting his presence, so the appearance-based label applies.2017-07-09A photograph of two men standing before a flower-decorated altar framed with marigold and yellow garlands under purple lighting. On the left, an older bald man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold silk shawl holds a silver tray with a small red-and-yellow offering. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe, white shawl and a tall red-and-gold turban with a feather smiles and receives the tray. Two red-and-white ornate armchairs flank them, and a deity image garlanded with flowers stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the turban, ornate ceremonial presentation and rudraksha-style necklaces, with the role of recipient of the honoured offering. The man on the left is a guest in a purple shawl.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a flower-decorated hall with a canopy of marigolds and yellow blossoms over two ornate silver-and-red thrones. An older man in white trousers and a lavender-purple shawl with gold border bows forward, offering or receiving something over a gold-draped table. Facing him is a younger person with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange maroon sannyasi cloth, a rust turban with a brooch, and a white shawl with an Indian tricolour border. Behind them is a deity murti or portrait framed by garlands, with purple lighting and hanging marigold strands. A candidate matching the page's Swamiji reference has several visible cues: long locks, a turban and orange-saffron robes, so this is an appearance-based probable identification of the younger figure standing at the table in the sannyasi role.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands draped over an arch, with a purple-lit backdrop and a deity murti partly visible behind. Two red-cushioned white ornate thrones flank the scene. A man in white kurta and a lavender-purple embroidered shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban with a brooch, long dreadlocked hair and a white shawl over the shoulder extends an arm to touch the shawl. A small vase of flowers sits on a gold-draped table. Two people are visible.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a richly decorated temple-style hall with marigold and red flower garlands framing a deity murti backdrop under purple light. An older man in white dhoti and a lavender-purple silk shawl with gold border stands with palms joined, bowing slightly. Facing him, a figure with long dark dreadlocks, a rust-brown turban and rust-brown robes with a white shawl over the shoulder extends a hand toward the man's shawl. Two empty red velvet and silver-carved thrones flank them, and a golden table holds a brass vessel and two glass vases with green plants. The figure's presentation shows long locks, a turban and a saffron-toned robe, which are cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable identification from appearance; the figure is receiving the devotee's honour as the guru in this darshan-style moment. Two physical people are visible.2017-07-09