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A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure receiving framed plaques from a man in a white shirt at an outdoor event under a blue, yellow and orange draped canopy. The seated figure wears a yellow-and-red garland, multiple rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and gold bangles, with a red bindi; his hair is long and swept back, and he sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne-style chair. Two more men in saffron robes and beaded necklaces stand behind him, one bald, along with a turbaned elderly man in a cream turban and a white-clad man who holds the plaques. A banner behind shows partial printed text.

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A seated man in a red-and-orange robe wears a gold-bead and rudraksha mala with a marigold garland, and a thick gold armband, smiling from a red and silver ornate throne-style chair under a yellow and blue tent canopy. A man in a white shirt presents him a framed plaque or souvenir decorated with a deity image. Behind them stand several saffron-robed attendants, one in glasses and another with a bald head, with a man in a yellow turban nearby and a printed banner showing a lotus and portrait behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair is not visible, but his crimson robe, ornate gold beads and throne placement give the appearance of the presiding guru. The scene is an outdoor ceremonial reception.2013-11-11Outdoor ceremony under a red, yellow and blue canopy. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti hands a clear plastic-wrapped plaque, printed with a deity image and a date, to a seated man in a red-and-orange robe, bead necklaces and red flower garlands, who smiles and holds it with both hands. The seated man is on an ornate red-and-silver throne chair. Behind them stand several men in orange and saffron robes and bead malas, one with a shaved head and glasses, and a man in a gold turban with a yellow garland. A banner with a painted figure is at upper right.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11A photograph of an outdoor event under a blue-and-yellow canopy. In the centre, a smiling figure with a red-and-white bindi, wearing a dark red robe, a saffron-orange and gold beaded necklace, and rudraksha malas, sits on a red ornate chair with silver peacock-like armrests. A man in a white shirt and light trousers holds a white jasmine garland and stands facing him, while another man in white shirt and a brown leather bag stands to the right. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand near banners showing Lakshmi, Saraswati and Ganesha images and a framed portrait.2013-11-11November 11 20132013-11-11A 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.2013-11-11A 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 photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a decorated tent with blue, yellow and purple drapery. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch the hand of a seated man in a red and gold silk sari-style garment with a heavy gold bead necklace and gold bangles, who smiles. The seated figure sits on an ornate red and silver throne-like chair with a silver-trimmed backrest. Beside him, an older bald man in orange robes wears a garland of white and red flowers. Behind them, several men in orange and white robes, some with saffron-coloured clothing and rudraksha beads, stand watching. A large bright yellow garland hangs at the left edge. The seated figure has long hair tied in a bun and wears a rudraksha mala, and there is a visible copyright line at the lower right of the image.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.2013-11-11Outdoor 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.2013-11-11