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A smiling man in an ornate peach-gold turban decorated with a red and green jewelled brooch and gold ornament stands at the centre, holding a silver oil lamp with a lit flame in his right hand. He wears a white jasmine garland and a red rose garland, a richly embroidered multicoloured tunic with gold beaded necklaces, a red bindi on his forehead and multiple rings. Behind him, a blurred person in light clothing looks on. The setting suggests a ritual aarti offering.

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2011 - Photo AlbumA man in a grey embroidered sherwani with a saffron-and-gold turban stands at the center of a ceremonial procession, wearing a long white and red rose garland and heavy gold necklaces with a large pendant. He raises one hand holding a ritual object, while a priest in orange robes at left holds a brass tray of offerings. Behind them, women in yellow and white saris stand with palms pressed together, and a decorated yellow seat with red-trimmed cushions sits at right. A brass vessel and flower petals lie on the floor, with an orange-walled hall in the background.Close profile photograph of a smiling man wearing a pale silver-beige crinkled turban with a long ponytail of dark hair falling down his back, a red tilak mark on his forehead, and a multicoloured embroidered kurta with gold-toned ceremonial beads. He wears a garland of white chrysanthemum-like flowers, green leaves and red roses. A blurred gold sparkling background is behind him.2010-01-01Close side-profile photograph of a smiling man against a black background, wearing a pale champagne-coloured crinkled turban with a small red tilak on his forehead. He wears long white jasmine garlands with red and purple flower bands and a heavy gold bead mala across his chest over an embroidered multicoloured jacket with sequins and pink piping. A beige shawl drapes over one shoulder. A printed copyright line runs vertically along the right edge.2010-01-01A close photograph of a smiling man with eyes lowered, wearing a pale pink crinkled turban with a red bindi on his forehead. He has long dark hair falling at the sides and wears a purple and pink embroidered garment with sequin and thread work, along with thick gold beaded ceremonial necklaces and a garland of white chrysanthemums with red and purple flowers. The background is blurred gold ornament. Swamiji (probable): appearance cues include the turban, long hair, gold ceremonial necklaces and ornate embroidered clothing, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2010-01-01Close-up photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair wearing a white crinkled silk turban and a red kumkum bindi on his forehead. He wears a pink and purple embroidered silk garment with gold ornamental pendants and layered white and red flower garlands around his neck. Background is dark and blurred with a warm light at the left edge.2010-01-01Close-up photo of a smiling man with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a white silk turban and a red kumkum dot on his forehead. He has long dark hair falling past his shoulders and is adorned with white jasmine garlands mixed with red flowers and green leaves, plus gold ceremonial necklaces over a multicoloured embroidered purple and blue garment. The background is dark.2010-01-01Close-up photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair wearing a pale cream textured turban and a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a multicoloured embroidered kurta with pink and purple tones and a thick garland of white flowers with red roses, along with heavy gold beaded ornaments on his shoulders. The background is a blurred gold shimmering backdrop.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair swept back, a red bindi and white vertical tilak on his forehead, wearing hoop earrings and multiple strands of orange rudraksha malas. He wears a lavender-purple shawl draped over his shoulders and raises one index finger while speaking into a small clip-on microphone. Behind him is an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. Appearance-based identification: a person, seated in the foreground as the speaker.A smiling man in a pale cream turban with a small red tilak on his forehead sits on a stage in front of a black backdrop. He wears a pink and purple embroidered sherwani with sequins and a cream shawl draped over one shoulder, and a long garland of white flowers with red and purple blooms and green leaves, plus a gold bead necklace. A gold ornate chair and a microphone stand are visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the long hair falling past the turban and the ornate gold and embroidered clothing with a garland fit the appearance-based cues, and the page says Swamiji attended this event.2010-01-01Close-up photograph of a smiling man with eyes closed, wearing a pale cream pleated turban and a red tilak mark on his forehead. He has long dark hair falling behind his shoulders and wears a multicoloured embroidered kurta in purple, pink and blue with gold sequins, layered under white jasmine garlands with red rose accents and gold ornamental beads. A gold decorative backdrop is visible at the left edge against a dark background. a person: the long hair, ornate embroidered clothing and garlands are cues, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity from the image alone.2010-01-012011 - Photo Album