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A man in a maroon turban with a crescent emblem and a maroon robe, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a painted deity backdrop. He smiles while receiving a folded pink-and-gold cloth from a second man with long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested with a white and gold-bordered dhoti and rudraksha beads, who bows forward. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a crown-like turban, and ornate ceremonial jewellery and rudraksha, consistent with the page's reference. Potted plants and a purple curtain fill the stage.

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June 21 20172017-06-21A photograph of a stage ceremony. A man in a rust-red turban with a crescent emblem, long dark hair, rudraksha malas, a gold necklace, red-orange robes and a jeweled belt stands on the left, smiling and receiving an orange cloth bundle with a folder from a second man. That man has a shaved head, white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, rudraksha mala and hoop earring, and bends forward to hand over the cloth. Behind them is a gold ornate throne and a painted backdrop with deity figures. Probable Swamiji is the man in the red turban, identified by his distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-red ceremonial attire.2017-06-21A seated man in a rust-red robe and a copper-orange turban with a crescent ornament is being presented with a folded orange silk cloth by a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border. The seated man wears long rudraksha malas, a gold chain and a jeweled belt, and has a red-banded wrist and arm bands. The priest, with long dreadlocks, a hoop earring and white ash markings, bends forward to offer the cloth. A golden ornate throne and a painted blue backdrop with deity figures frame the stage. a person cues: long hair, crown-like turban, saffron-red ornate clothing and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne being honoured.2017-06-21June 21 20172017-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event. A man in a rust-red turban with a crescent emblem, rudraksha mala necklaces, gold necklace and jewelled armlets sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling as he receives an orange-and-gold cloth from a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, who bends forward and holds the cloth. The backdrop shows a carved deity relief in blue-violet tones and a purple curtain.2017-06-21June 21 20172017-06-21June 21 20172017-06-21A photograph on a stage in front of a large ornate golden throne and a carved blue-grey deity backdrop. A man in a rust-red turban with a crescent and emblem, rust-red robe, multiple rudraksha malas, gold necklace and jewelled belt smiles and holds a red book with a gold emblem. Facing him, a man with long hair, hoop earring, white and gold-bordered dhoti and white ash markings on his arm presents a small maroon box wrapped in an orange cloth.2017-06-21September 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesA photograph on a stage in front of a large golden ornate throne with red cushions and a carved blue-purple backdrop showing a deity murti with multiple arms holding ritual objects. A bearded man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace smiles and stands with hands clasped. Beside him, an older man in white dhoti and shirt with white shawl and glasses holds a folded cream cloth, and a golden trident stands behind him. A microphone stands on the right. Due to the swept-back long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, the seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate, appearing in person on the stage.2017-06-21September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesA figure in red-brown robes, wearing a rust-and-orange turban, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, long dark hair falling behind. He clasps the hands of an older man in white kurta and dhoti who bows forward before him. A gold trident stands above, a backdrop shows a large blue-tinted deity murti with multiple arms, and gold lion, elephant and bull figurines flank the stage with potted plants and a microphone stand. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2017-06-21