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A photograph of an event stage decorated with flower garlands, red and gold fabrics and carved red pillars. A bald man in white kurta and white dhoti, with a garland around his neck, stands on the left holding a blue and white brochure. Facing him is a man with a striped orange-red turban with a small jewelled ornament, a white shawl over bare shoulders, rudraksha-style beads and a rust-coloured dhoti, holding the brochure with both hands. A small Mauritian flag is visible on the left beside a red-and-orange flag, and gold-draped tables and a red throne-style chair appear behind them.

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July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a formal exchange on a decorated dais. A man in white kurta with a grey-and-black patterned shawl hands a white document to a smiling bearded man in a rust-brown robe, gold necklaces and a brown-and-red turban with a feather ornament, who has long hair falling down his back. Both stand in front of a red flag and a red-upholstered throne with silver carved arms. The dais is draped with marigold and red flower garlands, and a tall carved red pillar stands at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, long hair, rust-brown robe and gold ceremonial necklaces, receiving the document as the central figure.2017-07-09A photo on an ornate stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and red flags, including a Mauritius flag. A man in white kurta with a grey patterned shawl, smiling, hands a printed booklet of photographs to a bearded-looking man in a maroon-red ochre robe, white shawl, layered gold necklaces and a red-maroon turban with a feather ornament. The taller figure's distinctive turban, gold ornaments and saffron-maroon clothing, presented as a guest exchange on the stage, match the page's indication of a person; appearance is consistent but not certain, so the label is probable. A carved temple-style pillar and a yellow-draped table with a small plant stand beside them. Two people are visible.2017-07-09A photo of a stage ceremony decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, red and gold pillars, and a red-and-white canopy. On the left, a man in a white kurta with a grey patterned shawl and rudraksha mala holds up a framed photo album while smiling. Facing him, a bearded man in a deep maroon-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron-brown dhoti, a white shawl and layered gold necklaces accepts the gift. A Mauritian flag and an orange-saffron flag stand nearby, with a red throne-like seat and lion figures at the lower edge. a person: the man in the maroon turban and gold necklaces is receiving the gift in the honored position on stage. Two physical people are visible.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph on a stage decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and purple lighting. On the left, a smiling man in white kurta and a dark patterned shawl holds an open photo book. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a red-brown turban with a gold ornament wears a brown-red robe, a white shawl and a long beaded necklace; he reaches to receive the book. Two red velvet ornate chairs flank them, and a red and orange flag hangs behind. A deity image is visible in the background.2017-07-09A photograph of two men on a decorated stage with marigold and yellow flower garlands, red and gold silver-trimmed thrones, and a red-and-orange flag. On the right, a man in a rust-maroon wrap and a large maroon turban with gold ornaments, a white shawl over his shoulders, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with a grey scarf and a flower garland-style gesture of respect also has his hands folded toward him. Mauritius flag visible at the lower left. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label applies to the figure in the maroon turban and shawl. Pink-lit temple pillars and white-and-yellow floral arrangements surround the stage.2017-07-09A 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.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09