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A smiling man in the centre wears an orange-red turban, a red tilak on his forehead, gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, with long dark hair falling behind him. Two shaved-headed men in orange-red robes with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas sit beside him, one at left and one at right with glasses. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders stand, some holding ceremonial staffs and one holding a phone, with gold-coloured decorations in the background. The centre figure has distinctive ornate adornments and long hair, a person depiction cue, but the person is a physical presence in the scene. Visible people number around ten.

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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering with a seated central figure in an orange-red turban with a red tilak, wearing a heavy rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace and gold armlets over saffron robes. Behind him, several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand holding a staff and a book, and a seated man in saffron wears a gold-bead necklace and a rudraksha mala. A woman at left wears saffron with gold necklaces and a white forehead mark. The central figure's appearance with turban, rudraksha and gold adornments matches the a person cue in this setting, though identity remains uncertain. Bright yellow and red decorations fill the background.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of a seated figure in the foreground wearing an orange-red turban, a marigold garland, a rudraksha mala with a large ceremonial gold pendant, and orange-saffron robes with gold bangles on both arms. Behind him, a group of men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces stand under a yellow and red decorated canopy; one man in a white kurta holds a red staff raised overhead and another holds a long silver-tipped staff. Several bare-chested or saffron-robed men stand among them, some with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and a woman in a red sari stands behind. The seated figure has a distinctive appearance cue of ornate gold adornments and rudraksha and is seated on a rug with a scene of ceremonial processional honours. The image is watermarked with a copyright notice and archive source attribution.2016-04-18A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe sits on a patterned rug under a yellow and red canopy, smiling, wearing a dense rudraksha mala, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant and gold armbands. Around them stand attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-red shawls, several wearing garlands and rudraksha malas; one holds a silver trident-topped staff and another holds a tall red-and-gold staff. A man in pink shirt and a bald attendant in saffron stand nearby, one holding a phone. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession or honouring at a tented gathering.2016-04-18 +1 copiesA photograph inside a white and orange tented pavilion shows a crowd of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees. At the centre, a smiling man wearing a deep red turban with a gold crest, a red-brown silk garment, layered gold necklaces and bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A bearded man on the left in pale peach robes and rudraksha beads smiles toward him, and a shaved-headed younger man in orange with a gold necklace stands at right. Several others in orange and maroon wear tripundra marks and malas. The centre figure shows cues of the a person candidate, presented with turban, ornate gold adornments and namaste, while the event page indicates he is not present. Printed text on the photo reads a copyright and source credit.2016-05-11A crowded indoor event under a large tent with bright fabric draping. At the centre, a smiling figure with long dark hair wears a rust-red turban bearing a gold emblem, a rust-red wrap, a thick gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha malas, with bangles on the wrists. Around them, several men in saffron and orange robes and turbans, some with rudraksha malas, stand close together, one gesturing with open hands. A man in a pale pink turban with a red tilak sits in the foreground at the left, and yellow-robed people and red chairs appear in the background.2015-01-13Outdoor tented ceremony with a red carpet. A woman in a maroon-red turban and red sari with a multicolour flower garland and gold necklace smiles and folds her hands in greeting, facing several men in orange-and-yellow saffron robes and turbans. An elderly white-bearded man in orange robes sits on a chair, holding a folded paper, and an older man in a yellow cap sits in front. Behind them, a golden ornate throne-like seat and a deity murti are decorated with colourful garlands. About 10 people are visible.2015-01-13April 18 20142014-04-18A photograph of a seated figure at the centre with palms pressed together in a namaskar gesture, wearing an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala draped across the shoulders and multiple ornate gold necklaces with a gold pendant. The figure's arms are adorned with gold armlets and bangles. Flanking the central figure, two bald men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces also sit with hands near their laps, one wearing spectacles. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand, and at the right edge a person in orange draped with a marigold garland is partly visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial gathering with a white cloth backdrop.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklace, on a golden throne, smiling and extending a hand toward a young man in a bright orange t-shirt who holds a small yellow fruit. Beside them a bald priest with a vertical yellow-orange tilak, wearing glasses and a red-orange shawl with rudraksha malas, sits watching. Behind them a standing attendant in red-gold dhoti and rudraksha beads, with a golden staff. Red walls and gold decor fill the background.2015-10-13A seated man in front of a colourful tent canopy wears a rust-orange turban, a heavy gold-toned ornamental necklace and a deep orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl, with long dark hair down his back and gold armbands. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis with gold borders sit or stand, many wearing rudraksha and marigold garlands. An orange umbrella is held overhead, and a bald man in orange sits to the right with glasses and a garland. Red and patterned carpets cover the floor beneath the ornate canopy.2016-04-18