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A seated figure in a red-orange robe and red-orange shawl sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a dark turban-like headwear with a gold ornament, layered garlands of beads and rudraksha, and a large gold pendant. Wrapped in white flower garlands, a gold pillar stands beside the throne, with a trident and ornate brass lamp stands to the left. A woman in a beige kurta and red shawl stands with her hands joined in front of the throne, while a man in white dhoti and red sash stands at the right edge. Red fabric and orange cloth fill the foreground, with a decorated stool in front of the throne. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage for a pada puja or similar honouring ceremony.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a man seated on a gold-and-red tulabharam swing-scale on a stage, smiling. He wears a red-orange robe, layered gold beaded necklaces, bangles and a headpiece with a decorative crown. Behind him stands an ornate gold and red throne with a tiger-striped cloth, a golden lion figure, and a gold trident on the left. White flower garlands wrap the golden beam and chains of the swing. On the right an orange-wrapped bundle sits with a green leaf on top and a printed label reading RISAL SINGH JAINARAIN. Probable Swamiji is seated in the tulabharam scale, with the appearance cues of distinctive ceremonial gold necklaces, a crown-like headpiece and saffron-red robes.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial stage set for a Tulabharam-style offering. A figure with a tall black turban, red-orange robes, a heavy gold and beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on a red cushioned seat before a gold-carved throne, with a tiger-striped cloth behind. A swinging balance structure hung with white flower garlands stands beside him, and a large orange-satin bundle sits on the opposite side. A second man at right in white dhoti and red shawl, with a red rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together. Brass lamps, a trident and ornate stands frame the stage. Probable Swamiji is seated, showing distinctive turban, gold ornaments and rudraksha cues.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated man in a red saffron-toned robe, wearing heavy gold-toned beaded necklaces, a gold pendant, a red-and-gold headdress and bangles, sitting on a red cushion before an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushion. Garlands of white flowers hang from a gold swing-like frame beside him, with a gold trident and orange cloth bundles with greenery at the base. A person in white stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam-style offering with floral garlands on a ceremonial seat.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24Photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-maroon robe with an ornate gold crown and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace, smiling, seated on a red-cushioned silver swing decorated with white flower garlands. Behind him is a large ornate silver-and-gold throne backdrop with floral repousse work, and to the left are gold trident-topped staffs and a gold oil lamp stand. In the lower right, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a red shawl kneels or bows toward the seated figure beside a garlanded pillar. The seated man has distinctive long dark hair in a crown setting and ceremonial gold adornment, consistent with the page's a person reference; the appearance is a probable match on these visible cues. The scene suggests a puja or pada puja setting in a temple-style hall.2016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a tented setting with red and gold decor. A seated man in red and saffron robes wears a crown, a long gold-beaded necklace, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sitting on a tiger-skin-draped gold throne with a red cushion, with white flower garlands draped over a gold swing frame in front of him. Behind him stands a gold-carved backdrop with a red cloth. A standing attendant in a red sari with gold border and a dark cap stands at left, hands folded, with a trident and a dark mala nearby. Gold trident staffs, brass lamp stands and carved gold pillars surround the stage. Offerings of white flowers and orange cloth lie at the base. The seated figure has a distinctive appearance with a crown and rudraksha mala, matching the page's Swamiji reference, so the candidate is marked probable.2016-05-24A seated figure in red-orange ceremonial robes and a dark turban-style head covering sits on a small gold-and-red stool before an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped throne cover. The throne is draped with white flower garlands hung from a gold crossbar. A large gold lion sculpture rests at the base. Gilded trident and tall ornate poles with bird finials flank the stage, and the figure wears multiple strands of beaded necklaces and gold ornaments. Pushpabhishekam setting; no physical crowd visible.2016-05-24