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A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and matching orange robe, with gold trim, raises his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a long yellow-and-red marigold garland, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, plus a gold armband. Behind him stand large garlands of yellow marigolds and white and red flowers, and a dark maroon cushion lies at his side. In the foreground are gold-capped ornamental pillars and more yellow flower garlands. A pink and green cloth hangs at the upper left. The scene is a lit outdoor stage or dais decorated for a ceremonial occasion.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and a red-and-yellow flower garland. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban with gold trim, an orange robe with gold embroidered borders, a long rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Gold-tipped pillars and a maroon cushioned seat frame the scene, with a pink and green fringed hanging at left and a dark background. The figure appears to be a statue or life-size murti rather than a living person, given the uniform complexion and stillness. Swamiji (probable) cues here are the saffron turban, long rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces on the seated figure, shown in a throne setting consistent with honouring.2013-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01PhotoAlbumA person in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate throne at night, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with palm open. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds and red berries hang on the shoulders and across the chest, with gold-toned necklaces and bangles visible. Behind the throne are long strands of white, yellow and red-and-white flower garlands, and a dark velvet cushion. Flower-decorated brass and gold elements frame the scene, with a pointed silver-toned ornament in the foreground.February 10 20132013-02-10A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-covered throne with lion-headed armrests, backed by a large arrangement of multicoloured flower garlands in red, purple, yellow, green and white. He wears an orange turban with a small gold ornament, a red bindi, long wavy hair, a red and gold rudraksha-style garland and layered gold necklaces, with gold armlets and bangles. A small lapel microphone is clipped near his face and a white ceremonial staff rests at the left. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces seated on a throne.2012-01-01February 12 20132013-02-12A smiling man in an orange-saffron robe and a rust-brown turban with a white tilak stands under a canopy with a raised right hand and holds a tall silver staff in his left hand. He wears a thick pink and white flower garland, a brown rudraksha-style mala, and a heavy gold necklace. Behind him, a fringed canopy in purple, teal and orange hangs with more flower garlands, and other figures in saffron and white stand nearby, one with a bare upper body and white markings, and another in white with gold trim on the left. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by his turban, saffron clothing, long hair and gold ornaments, shown during a procession setting.2013-02-10A smiling man in a saffron-orange robe and a rust-coloured turban stands under a large orange canopy hung with fringed teal, purple and magenta tassels and yellow marigold garlands. He raises his right arm in greeting and holds a tall silver staff with a silver trident-shaped top in his left hand. He wears layered garlands of pink and white flowers, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red bindi and white vibhuti on his forehead. Behind him, several men in orange and white ritual clothing with white-painted foreheads stand near silver ceremonial implements. Swamiji (probable): the visible cues are the orange robe, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with a procession leader, and the figure is in person.2013-02-10A night procession photograph at the Kumbh Mela. A central man in saffron-orange robes waves his right hand and smiles, wearing an ornate gold crown set with red, green and pink gemstones, a red-pink marigold-and-rose garland and a gold necklace. A red-and-white tilak sits on his forehead. Behind him, a large canopy with blue, orange and pink tassels and a floral garland stands beside silver trident staffs. Two other men with red-orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads stand at the left and right edges; one partially visible man is in the frame, and a man in orange at the right edge holds a drum-like object. Warm lights glow in the background. a person is the central figure, identified by the crown, saffron clothing, garland and procession setting, though this is an appearance-based label only.2013-02-10January 01 20122012-01-01A smiling man in an orange-saffron robe and a terracotta-coloured turban with a red bindi on the forehead stands in front of an ornate canopy. He holds a tall silver trident in his raised right hand and wears a thick garland of pink and white flowers over a rudraksha-style brown bead necklace and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant. Fringed purple, blue and red cloth hangs above, and a flower-wrapped pillar is behind him. Two other people in dark or white clothing are partly visible at the edges.2013-02-10