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A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate red and silver throne-like chair, wearing a long garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace over a reddish-orange garment. Two men in white shirts lean in to bow and hold his hands. Behind him stand saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas and shaved heads, and a bright banner with Kannada-style lettering is visible. The scene suggests a public welcome or honouring ceremony. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha and gold adornments, which is consistent with a probable Swamiji presence on the throne.

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November 11 20132013-11-11A photograph of a seated ceremony with two figures on ornate red thrones with silver-tone carved armrests and peacock motifs. The figure on the left wears a deep red-maroon robe with a yellow shawl, a long gold-beaded necklace, a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, with hands pressed together in greeting and a broad smile. The seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron robe and is bald, seated calmly as a man in a white shirt bows at his feet. Behind them are several shaved-headed monks in orange robes with rudraksha malas, a man in a white shirt holds flower garlands at the left edge, and a man in pink shirt stands at right. Behind the thrones are printed banners with portraits and a lotus-goddess motif in pink and gold.2013-11-11A seated figure in red and maroon ceremonial dress wearing a red-bead and gold-bead necklace with a flower garland, raising a hand in blessing while a kneeling man in a white shirt bows his head toward him. The seated figure sits on an ornate red throne with silver-patterned panels beneath a silver parasol-style canopy. Around them stand saffron-robed sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces, and men in white shirts stand nearby. Behind the stage a banner shows painted deities and a portrait labelled with a caption, against blue and yellow drapery. A green floor mat covers the ground. Approximately 15 people are visible.2013-11-11Outdoor ceremony under a pavilion with purple and yellow drapery. A seated man on an ornate red throne with silver fittings wears a red garment, a saffron-and-red flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, smiling. Two men in white shirts bow toward him from the sides, one touching the throne arm. Behind, several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes and mala beads stand, one with palms together in anjali, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind the throne. Pink banners behind show painted deities including Lakshmi and Ganesha, and a framed portrait with a smiling figure. Flower petals lie on a red cloth in the foreground. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the ornate throne, red garment, garland and rudraksha mala, though the appearance is uncertain.2013-11-11A ceremonial reception at an outdoor stage. A smiling man seated on an ornate red peetha throne with peacock-carved armrests wears a red and gold silk garment, a gold-bordered shawl, a long rudraksha-style mala and a heavy garland with red flowers and silver-toned balls. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand and fold hands in greeting. On the left, men in white shirts and dhotis hold a tall gold-and-red ceremonial staff with tassels. A man in white at right holds a microphone. Behind them, banners show a smiling saffron-clad figure and deity images of Ganesha and Lakshmi on a patterned backdrop. a person: the seated man wears a long rudraksha-style mala, a gold-bordered shawl and ornate red-gold silk, and sits enthroned while being honoured.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a pink and white tent with a banner behind showing a deity image and a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Two red ornate thrones sit side by side. On the left, a smiling person in red and maroon robes wears a yellow beaded garland, a red-and-white flower necklace and gold bangles. On the right, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe sits on the other throne, with a devotee in white kneeling before him and a man in pink shirt standing at the right edge. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks wear rudraksha malas. A man at left holds a white flower garland. Green mats cover the floor. Five or more people are visible.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11A photo of a smiling man in a rust-red and gold dhoti-style wrap with a gold-threaded yellow shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and a large garland of red pompoms and beaded white-and-silver ornaments. He stands among a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis, with several shaved-headed men in saffron clothes and gold beaded necklaces nearby. Behind them is a blue, yellow and red tented pavilion with a decorative silver umbrella hanging overhead and a banner showing portraits. The scene appears to be a public gathering.2013-11-11A seated figure in a red-and-silver ceremonial chair is garlanded with a thick garland of red, orange and white flowers. Around them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and ornate gold-edged cloth stand close; one orange-robed man in the foreground leans in with a rudraksha bracelet and hoop earring. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-gold shawl stands at right offering a garland. Behind them a banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and a painted deity with a veena. a person is the seated figure in the red chair, shown with long hair, a red-and-gold garland and a plain dark saree-style cloth. The seated figure is the central honoured person.2013-11-11A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event. A man seated on an ornate red-and-silver throne wears a garland of red, yellow and white flowers over a dark maroon garment and beaded necklaces; his face is lowered. Standing before him, a bald man in an orange robe presses a white flower to his forehead while a man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl places a hand near his face. To the left, a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes with rudraksha malas holds his hands together, and several saffron-clad sannyasis stand behind. A banner with a painted deity and pink-and-yellow background hangs above, and purple drapes frame the scene. Printed text on the banner is not legible.2013-11-11Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a banner with printed portraits and deity images. Two red ornate thrones with silver motifs sit side by side. On the left, a person with long swept-back hair in a red-brown garment wears a red and white floral garland with yellow flowers and gold necklaces. Next, an orange-robed monk with a shaved head and a hand near his face sits on the second throne. On the right, an older man in white with a white floral garland and a saffron-and-green shawl sits beside them. Standing behind, several saffron-robed men and a white-clad man wear rudraksha malas. Above, printed portraits and goddess and deity illustrations decorate the backdrop.2013-11-11