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Night outdoor scene under a large tree with a bright light falling from the upper right. A central figure in a brown-and-gold sannyasi-style wrap, with a long swept-back hairstyle, a red and white flower garland with a large pink strand, a gold and gem-set necklace and an ochre shawl, holds a long dark staff and looks downward beside an ornate red-and-gold throne. Around him stand several shaved-headed men in brown robes with gold borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, and a trident leans against a pillar at right. An older man in a white shirt stands at the far right edge. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, a flower garland, ornate gold necklace and an ochre shawl, and is the figure a page-level caption associates with the event; the identity is appearance-based only.

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Night outdoor ritual under a large tree. A long-haired central figure in rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a red and yellow flower garland and gold armband, stands with head bowed beside a gold-trimmed red throne. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes with white forehead bands hold a silver trident, rudraksha malas and gold pendants. On the right, an elderly man in white shirt and dhoti stands with hands lowered. A bright light illuminates the scene.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Outdoors beneath a large spreading tree, a man with long dark hair and an orange-red wrap sits on an ornate red throne with gold trim, wearing a pink and red flower garland and a gold necklace, smiling as smoke or incense drifts around him. A tall silver trident stands behind the throne. Around him, several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with white forehead markings and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand with palms pressed together or hands folded in reverence, one holding a red cloth. A man in white with gold-bordered cloth stands at the left edge.2013-04-24A man with swept-back dark hair and tilak markings sits on an ornate red and gold throne outdoors beneath a large tree, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala. A trident stands behind him. Around him, several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and white tilak stand with palms joined or hands folded, some wearing gold and beaded necklaces. Sunlight filters through the scene. The seated man has distinctive long hair, a gold necklace and saffron clothing, giving an appearance-based candidate of Swamiji (probable) on the throne.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of four men in orange-saffron robes with white vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, taken in dim, dramatic lighting. In the foreground, a man seated on an ornate red and gold throne wears a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, his hand resting on the armrest. Beside him, a bald man in orange cloth wears rudraksha malas and gestures with an open hand toward a shallow dish of ash or powder. Behind them, two standing attendants hold a silver trident and wear beaded necklaces, with a large tree root hanging in the background. The scene suggests a ritual or ceremonial gathering.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Night outdoor ritual under a large tree with a twisting trunk. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair, a red and pink flower garland, orange-gold draped cloth, gold armband and bangles holds a silver aarti plate with a lit oil lamp and smoke rising, standing before a red and gold ornate throne. Around him, several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders wear white forehead marks, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments; one holds a silver tray, others stand with palms pressed in prayer. The central figure shows distinctive long hair, garland and ornate clothing, so the appearance-based label applies: Swamiji (probable), performing aarti at the throne.2013-04-24