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A photograph of a smiling man standing on a stage in a red-saffron robe draped over the body, wearing a heavy multi-strand gold and bead necklace, gold armbands, gold waist belt and a gold crown with a crescent ornament over long dark hair. Behind him are ornate gold ritual objects including a golden trident, a gold peacock-topped lamp stand, and a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion and a red velvet seat, with white flower garlands hanging beside the throne. Gold and bronze decorations fill the background. The scene is lit warmly as a formal ceremonial setting. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), standing beside the golden throne in ceremonial dress with crown, saffron robe and gold necklaces.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24July 25 20142014-07-25 +1 copiesMay 24 20162016-05-24November 10 20152015-11-10A smiling man stands on a red-carpeted stage in front of a gilded throne, raising both palms in greeting. He wears a deep red robe, a black turban with gold crown ornaments and a crescent, multiple layers of large gold-toned bead malas and a gold belt. A silver trident stands behind him, and tall silver oil lamps with white flower garlands flank the left side. Strands of white flower garlands hang on the right beside an ornate golden chair draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the crown, turban, ornate ceremonial gold necklaces and red sannyasi-style robe, presented as the figure at the centre of this ceremony.2016-05-24December 07 20132013-12-07 +1 copiesA man stands on a ceremonial stage in a red silk dhoti and draped red shawl, wearing a dense multi-strand gold and rudraksha-style bead mala with a large gold pendant, gold armbands and wrist bands, and a black turban with a gold crescent ornament and gold headpiece. A red vertical tilak mark is on his forehead. Beside him stand ornate gold and silver oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops, a tall gold trident, and a white jasmine garland hanging from a gold chain. Behind him is a gilded deity murti with a large gold base and a red cushioned seat at lower right. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.2016-05-24A man seated on an ornate golden throne raises his right hand in blessing while smiling. He wears a black turban decorated with a golden crescent and a golden headband, a red saffron-toned garment, and layered gold rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with a large pendant, plus gold bangles and a gold waist belt. Behind him stand a golden trident and a gilded lion-faced armrest. To the left is a silver oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial and a white flower garland, and white flower garlands hang along the right edge. The setting is a warm-lit stage or temple hall. Probable Swamiji: the seated man's turban, crown-like ornaments, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces are consistent with the page's description of the event.2016-05-24A smiling man in a dark red robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped seat cover. He wears a black turban, white forehead markings, a red bindi, layered rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a garland of pink, yellow and white flowers. A golden trident stands to his left beside a gilded lion sculpture. His bare feet rest on a red cushion strewn with pink and white flower petals, consistent with a pratyaksha padapuja. A single person is physically present.2016-05-20 +1 copies