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A seated man in a pink and gold turban, saffron-orange dhoti and yellow shawl, wearing layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, smiles while a man in white dhoti and kurta drapes a thick red and yellow garland around him. The seat is backed by a large arch of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands on a gold throne. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right beside a small golden deity figure. Watermarked archive photo text appears at right, omitted from the text field.

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A seated figure in an orange-brown garment with a white shawl, pink and gold turban, gold necklaces and a red mala, smiling, is being garlanded by a man in white kurta and white dhoti who stands before a floral arch of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A tall brass lamp stands at right against a stone pillar. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's turban, gold necklaces and saffron-orange clothing match the cues the page associates with Swamiji, so this is a probable in-person candidate.2013-01-06A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne being honoured with a garland by a standing man in white. The seated figure wears a pink turban, an orange-saffron garment over the shoulders, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The standing man in a white kurta and white dhoti lifts a red and white flower garland over the seated figure's head. Behind them is an elaborate arch of yellow, orange, red, purple and white marigold and rose garlands. Gold ornaments and a lamp stand are visible at the base, with a carved stone pillar on the right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person, identified by the saffron clothing, bead mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a seated man wearing a pink turban and a gold-bordered white shawl, with a heavy gold necklace and a dark beaded mala, being garlanded or adjusted by a man in white clothes who stands in front of him and reaches toward his head. The seated man smiles. Behind them is a large arch of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands and a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold metalwork, in what looks like a temple-style hall. Two people are visible: the seated man and the standing man in white. No readable text beyond a faint photo credit.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a smiling man seated on a golden throne-like chair in front of a large arch of marigold and red rose garlands in yellow, orange, purple and green. He wears a pink turban, a white shawl over saffron-orange garments, layered gold necklaces and a red floral garland, and holds a bouquet of pink flowers. In the foreground a man in white clothing leans forward to offer him a greeting or garland, and a hand holding a small vessel appears at the left edge. Several gold and red ritual objects surround the throne.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A ceremonial stage scene with a large golden throne draped in a dense arch of red, yellow, green, white and purple flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-gold turban leans forward to embrace a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, who is bowing. Beside them a standing man holds a trident, and women in white and orange saris with rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand with hands raised. Ornate gold carvings and a sculpted arch with figures decorate the background. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by a turban, saffron robes and a garlanded throne, but the appearance is uncertain.2015-01-13A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate flower-decorated throne, wearing a white turban with a gold ornament, white garment with a golden border, a red bindi, multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style red and white bead garland. Behind him is a large gold deity murti surrounded by a heart-shaped arrangement of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A man in a white shirt on the left holds a gold ceremonial object near the seated man's face, possibly offering or presenting it during a ritual. Gold bangles and rings are visible on the hands. The scene suggests a Guru Purnima celebration at an ashram.2013-07-22January 06 20132013-01-06January 03 20162016-01-03