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A seated man in a rust-orange and maroon robe sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushion, holding a small flame in a metal dish with both hands. He wears a black turban-like headwrap with a red band, layered rudraksha malas, bead bracelets and a gold pendant. Before him stands a silver kalasha-style vessel set, a tall silver ritual staff, and marigold garlands. Behind him are dark deity murtis draped with yellow and red garlands, one decorated with a white tilaka, and a teal-draped figure. A rug of green, red and orange stripes covers the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears rudraksha malas and saffron-orange robes with a turban, and sits on the throne, so his identity is an appearance-based candidate.

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A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a dark turban-like headwrap, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace holds a lit oil lamp flame in both hands on a silver-and-red throne. Silver kalasha pots and a tall silver ceremonial staff stand in front. Behind him are dark stone deity murtis draped in yellow and white marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces, and a shivalinga with tripundra markings. A striped woven rug covers the floor, and a microphone stands at the right edge.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A photograph of a ritual in a temple-like hall. A bearded man with a dark turban-style headwear, rudraksha malas across his chest and a gold necklace, wears a rust-red saffron cloth and sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, holding a lit flame in a small vessel. Behind him stand dark stone statues draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and jewelled ornaments. In front, silver kalasha pots and a tall silver lamp stand sit on a striped woven mat, while an attendant in white dhoti with white markings on his body kneels at the right, tending a silver vessel. Probable Swamiji: the seated man wears the saffron robe, crown-like turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklace described above, seated on a throne during the puja.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple sanctum. A man with a dark turban and a short beard, wearing a rust-red robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on the floor lighting an oil lamp with a flame. In front of him is a silver ritual setup of pots with domed lids on a low silver stand, and a tall silver lamp stand stands to the left. Behind them are stone deity murtis garlanded with yellow and red flowers, including a dark stone figure with a silver necklace, and draped in pink, teal and white cloth. The floor is covered with a striped woven mat. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam.2018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03March 03 20182018-03-03