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A photograph on a decorated stage with marigold garlands, flower arrangements and red velvet thrones. An older man in a purple silk shawl over white kurta and dhoti smiles and holds a white paper document. Facing him, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocks, a rust turban with gold ornaments and a white shawl with an Indian flag patch is joining his palms in greeting. A tray with flowers and a Mauritian flag stand between them, with a deity murti and flowers behind. Probable Swamiji's appearance: the turban, long dreadlocks, rust robe and flag-patched shawl are the cues for the second man, who is receiving the document.

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A stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red flower arrangements in front of a backdrop with a seated deity murti. On the left an older man in white kurta and white dhoti wears a purple silk shawl with gold border and holds a white paper and a tray with fruit and flowers. On the right a man in a rust-brown dhoti and brown tunic, with a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament and long dreadlocks, stands with palms pressed together in greeting, a white shawl with an Indian flag print over his shoulder. Two red velvet thrones with white carved frames flank them, and a golden draped table stands between. Swamiji (probable): the man in the rust-brown turban and brown robe with long dreadlocks and a white shawl is a candidate for the Swamiji role, matching the page's stated presence of Swamiji at this event.2017-07-09A floral-decorated stage canopy covered in orange and yellow marigolds stands before a purple-lit shrine with garlanded arches. A man in a lavender-purple shawl over white clothes, holding a paper and a small silver tray, stands at left and smiles. Beside him, a figure in a rust-orange turban, reddish-brown robe and white stole with an Indian flag patch stands with palms pressed together in greeting, long dark braids falling down the back. Two ornate white-and-red thrones sit empty on either side. Two people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the orange turban and saffron robe with long braids, shown with palms joined in greeting.2017-07-09A photograph of an indoor event hall decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with purple lighting and a red flag behind. On the left, an older man in white dhoti and a purple gold-patterned shawl smiles and hands a small object to a younger figure on the right. That figure wears a rust-brown and red turban with gold ornaments and a feather plume, a brown robe, a white scarf with an Indian flag motif, and long dark locks of hair; he appears to be a person, identified by the turban, long swept hair and saffron-toned ornate clothing. Red-cushioned white thrones flank the scene.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09A photograph on a stage decorated with marigold and yellow-red flower garlands, purple lights, and a backdrop painting of a seated saint in red. A smiling elderly man in a purple-and-gold silk shawl over white clothes holds a tray with a decorative offering, while a younger figure in a maroon-red turban with a long swept-back hair and a maroon-brown robe, with a white shawl draped over his shoulder and rudraksha-style adornments, reaches out to receive it. Two red-and-silver ornate thrones stand empty on either side, with green palm leaves and white flowers in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is visibly present as the young man in the maroon turban and robe, receiving the offering.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A ceremonial exchange on a flower-decorated stage with a red-and-gold throne-style chair on each side. A man in a purple silk shawl over white dhoti offers a small gift box toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban and long dreadlocks, who extends a hand to receive it. The standing figure wears a white shawl and a decorative brooch on the turban. Behind them is a large framed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure with rudraksha beads, marigold and red flower garlands frame the scene, and a red flag hangs to the side. Two plain red chairs flank the central gold-draped table. Purple light tints the background.2017-07-09A photograph of two men standing before a flower-decorated altar framed with marigold and yellow garlands under purple lighting. On the left, an older bald man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold silk shawl holds a silver tray with a small red-and-yellow offering. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe, white shawl and a tall red-and-gold turban with a feather smiles and receives the tray. Two red-and-white ornate armchairs flank them, and a deity image garlanded with flowers stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the turban, ornate ceremonial presentation and rudraksha-style necklaces, with the role of recipient of the honoured offering. The man on the left is a guest in a purple shawl.2017-07-09A photograph in a flower-decorated stage setting with garlands of yellow and red blossoms. A man in a purple silk shawl with gold border and white dhoti bows forward, reaching toward a golden ritual table holding a brass vessel and green leaves. Opposite him, a figure in a rust-brown robe and rust-brown turban with an ornate gold brooch and a long dark braided hair hangs down his back, wears a white shawl and a bead necklace, and reaches toward the same offering. A red-and-gold flag stands between them. Behind them, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed guru with beads and a raised hand is set among flowers, and two ornate white-and-red thrones flank the scene.2017-07-09A photograph in a flower-decorated hall with a canopy of marigolds and yellow blossoms over two ornate silver-and-red thrones. An older man in white trousers and a lavender-purple shawl with gold border bows forward, offering or receiving something over a gold-draped table. Facing him is a younger person with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange maroon sannyasi cloth, a rust turban with a brooch, and a white shawl with an Indian tricolour border. Behind them is a deity murti or portrait framed by garlands, with purple lighting and hanging marigold strands. A candidate matching the page's Swamiji reference has several visible cues: long locks, a turban and orange-saffron robes, so this is an appearance-based probable identification of the younger figure standing at the table in the sannyasi role.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09