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A temple ritual scene in a decorated hall. A tall man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, stands at right holding a folded white cloth, appearing to receive or present an offering. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial necklaces. Beside him, a priest in a golden-yellow silk shawl and white dhoti faces the scene, with a shaved-headed attendant in orange to the left. Front center stands a golden peetha throne backed by a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple marigold and white flower garlands. Brass plates of offerings, sweets and red fruit sit in front, and a bundled decorated item with blue ribbon appears at left.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a temple ritual in an ornate hall decorated with yellow, orange, red and white flower garlands around a golden throne-like seat. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas, gold bangles and a gold necklace stands with one hand covering the face, holding a folded paper. In front, a man in a gold brocade shawl and white dhoti stands beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange, and a brass tray of bananas and flowers is held nearby. A gold tray with small brass bowls and red fruit sits in the foreground, and seated devotees in white and colourful saris watch from the right, with a window and wall panel behind.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded golden throne with a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban with a red tilak, long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and bangles, appearing to receive devotees. A bald man in orange robes and rudraksha malas stands at left, and an attendant in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at right beside a basket of fruit. Several seated men in white shirts and a man in a white cap sit in the foreground, with one devotee's hand extended toward the central figure.2011-12-20Photo of a devotee offering at a golden throne during a Gurupoornima-style event. A young man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, rudraksha-style garland and smiles while seated on a gold-and-red throne draped in orange cloth. A man in an orange robe and garland stands beside him and reaches toward the seated figure. A woman in a cream and gold sari with bangles bends forward with hands together, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands nearby. Ornate golden throne carvings, flower garlands and red floral decorations surround the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange with long hair and rudraksha garland, identified by these appearance cues alongside the page title.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremony beside a golden throne-like seat draped with yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands. A tall figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair, a gold necklace and bangles stands on the seat, receiving a garland from a bald man in a golden-yellow shawl over white dhoti, while a saffron-robed attendant on the left holds a rudraksha mala and stands near bananas. Brass plates with fruit, apples and oil lamps sit in front, and seated women in saris and men in white watch from the right beside a window with yellow panels. A deity murti is visible at the left base of the throne. Swamiji appearance is uncertain from the image alone; the figure matches several presentation cues in saffron robes, long hair and gold necklace, so this is probable Swamiji being garlanded.2011-12-20A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and rose garlands, pink and orange flower heaps, and a golden trident (trishul) propped beside him. He wears a saffron-red robe, a saffron turban, a white-and-green garland and a rudraksha mala, and is being honoured by attendants. Around the throne, a man in white shirt and dhoti and a man in orange robes with a gold necklace pour or offer items from brass vessels (kalasha) into an abhishekam-style setting, while a young woman in white with red-bordered dress stands at right. A painted backdrop of a forest scene and seated sages/deity murtis appears behind a white tent canopy with hanging flower strings. The visible readable name is an English caption on the photo: Swamiji candidate present; appearance is recognisable from the saffron robe, turban, mala and ornate throne, so it is a probable in-person identification via appearance cues.2009-07-07Photograph of a golden ornate throne draped with red fabric, decorated with flower garlands and yellow marigold, in a festive hall. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes sits on the throne wearing a yellow bead garland and gold necklaces, smiling as a shaven-headed attendant in orange robes places a garland on him. Another attendant in orange stands behind; a young girl in white and a seated elder in white are among the surrounding devotees. Balloons and colourful fabric decorate the background. The man's appearance matches the page's a person reference: long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces, so this is a person in person, seated on a throne during a garlanding honour.2008-07-17December 20 20112011-12-20Photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with gold necklaces, bangles and a red forehead mark, sits smiling on an ornate golden throne decorated with yellow, red and purple garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti offers a small silver puja item and holds a silver vessel near the throne. At left, a bald priest in orange cloth with a sacred thread stands with his back to the camera. Golden pedestal, brass lamp, and a red-and-gold carved structure frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seen on the throne with cues of long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and ornaments.2011-12-20Photo 117422682012-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall with a gold-ornate throne heavily decorated with yellow, orange, pink and white flower garlands. A central figure with long dark hair and a red tilak wears an orange robe, an orange-gold shawl, a gold necklace and stacked bangles, and has heavy flower garlands draped over the arms, standing beside the throne. Facing him, a bald man in a yellow-gold brocade shawl and white dhoti bows with hands folded, while a man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Seated women in white and red-bordered saris watch at the right beside brass offering plates. Probable Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe and shawl, gold necklace and garlands mark the central figure as the honoured guest.2011-12-20