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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a large hall. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests beneath a canopy of marigold and white garlands in purple, yellow and white. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long hair, saffron-toned shawl, rudraksha and gold necklace), seated as the central figure. Two shirtless priests in orange-saffron dhotis stand on either side holding ceremonial trident-topped staffs and brass lamps. Around thirty seated devotees in front, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez in pink, green, white and purple, and men in white and orange, sit on colourful striped mats facing the throne.

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December 06 20162016-12-06A seated man on a gold ornate throne sits centrally before a canopy of colourful flower garlands in yellow, orange, white and purple. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a red-and-pink floral garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a bearded face and long dark hair; this appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate, presented as the honoured central figure at a sacred gathering. Trident-tipped ceremonial staffs stand on either side of the throne. Seated in front on colourful striped mats are many devotees in saris, kurtas and traditional dress, including women in pink, green and purple, while two bare-chested attendants in orange dhotis stand at the sides, one with a garland-decorated staff. This appears to be a ritual gathering or darshan.2016-12-06A seated man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a red shawl draped over his shoulders, a red and pink flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Floral garlands in purple, yellow, white and green hang in swags behind him and along the canopy above, with brass trident finials at the sides. Several rows of seated devotees face him: women in saffron, pink, teal and white saris and men in white and red clothing, some with their backs to the camera. A man in orange robes and a bead necklace stands near the throne, and a figure in orange and a garland stands at the right edge near a deity murti decorated with flowers. This is a photograph showing a seated central figure with devotees during a ceremony.2016-12-06A seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) under a multicoloured canopy, with the throne backed by curtains of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and red. He wears a deep red shawl with a pink flower garland, a gold necklace, and an orange-red robe, and has a red mark on his forehead. A seated crowd of devotees in saffron, pink, green and white saris and kurtas faces him, with lit oil lamps and a trident-topped staff at the sides.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne beneath a white canopy edged with red, blue, yellow and green tassels, within a hall decorated with thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and marigold strands. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, a gold necklace, a red flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a long swept-back hair style. Trident-topped brass staffs stand on either side of the throne. Devotees in white, cream and pink saris and dhotis sit cross-legged in the foreground, and attendants in ochre dhotis stand at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, based on the saffron robe, long hair, gold necklace and mala.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests, beneath a canopy hung with garlands of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, purple, white and multicoloured strands. The seated man wears a rust-orange robe, a saffron-orange shawl, a pink flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace; he has long hair and a beard. Two brass trident stands flank the throne, and a red flag and a deity murti decorated with garlands appear at the right. Seated devotees in the foreground, several in white and pastel clothes, face the throne, and an audience fills rows of red-cushioned seats in the background. a person, seated on the throne as the focal figure, with the cues above.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A photo of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a dark red-maroon robe, a long pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and a tilak on his forehead. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and a crown-like headpiece is visible. He is in a flower-decorated hall with purple, yellow and white garlands hanging overhead and gold trishul staffs on either side. Seated devotees in front wear saris and sarees in green, red, pink and patterned fabrics, with oil lamps lit on the floor. a person: the seated throne figure with long hair, crown-like headpiece, garland and ornate gold necklace is labelled as the presiding figure; he is the in_person candidate. A shaved-headed man in orange and a priest in white sit to the left, and a further figure stands in the background near a trishul.2016-12-06