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A man in a dark maroon-red robe stands on a red carpeted stage, smiling, wearing a dark turban with a gold crown-like headpiece and a sandalwood-marked forehead. He wears multiple strands of gold beads and a large ornate gold pendant, with gold bangles on his wrists and a gold waist belt. Behind him a woman in a red sari stands with palms joined in namaskar. To the right, a tall ritual structure is draped with white jasmine garlands and flower strands, next to brass lamps and a plate on a stand. Red curtains and stage lights form the backdrop. a person: the man wears a gold crown, many gold necklaces and a dark turban, and is presented as the central figure of the ritual setting.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 14 20162016-05-14A photograph of a ceremonial event with a central figure in a deep red garment, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a gold armband and bracelets, and an ornate gold crown-like headpiece with a green leaf and a gold trident-shaped ornament. He stands with palms pressed together at the chest, eyes lowered, beside a golden pillar with carved floral relief. To the left, two young men in saffron-orange robes stand near a tray of pink flower petals and a tall brass lamp stand with white flower garlands. Behind them, a woman in a cream-and-gold sari and a man in white dhoti with a shawl stand with hands folded in prayer. A red carpet covers the floor, with scattered petals near a brass bowl; a red curtain and stage lights form the backdrop.2016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial puja inside a decorated tent with red carpet and red draped backdrop. A central figure in a maroon-red dhoti-style garment wears heavy gold necklaces, a gold crown with a crescent and green leaves, and gold armbands, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other. Behind him, attendants in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas carry a tray, while men in white dhotis with red-and-gold borders stand with palms pressed together. A gold-carved wooden structure stands at the right edge.2016-05-24A 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 smiling bearded man walks barefoot along a striped multicoloured runner in a night procession, wearing a maroon-red draped robe, a long pink-and-white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces with pendant medallions, gold armbands and a gold belt. A white tripundra forehead mark is visible. Behind him, men in orange cloth carry a gold-tipped ceremonial staff and a long brass horn, with a red-and-yellow canopy overhead. a person is the central figure, wearing a garland and ornate gold jewellery, with the lead procession role.2017-09-28September 11 20152015-09-11May 14 20162016-05-14May 24 20162016-05-24A man in a maroon-red robe and gold ornaments stands on a red carpet holding a lit oil lamp and a brass bell in a decorated tent. He wears an ornate gold crown with green leaves, a long gold beaded necklace, gold armbands and a gold waist belt, and smiles while carrying the flame. Two young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with gold borders stand to the left, one holding a brass tray. A woman in a white sari with a red border, hands joined in prayer, stands behind a tall brass lamp stand. Strings of flowers and hanging decorations are visible overhead, and an ornate pillar is at the right edge. The scene suggests an aarti or puja. The man has distinctive crown, gold necklaces and maroon robe cues, so this is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji.2016-05-24A smiling man seated on a red throne-like seat beneath a swing-like canopy hung with white jasmine garlands and gold chains. He wears a red robe, a thick gold ornate necklace of beads and a gold pendant, a gold armband, bangles, rings and a gold crown with a red forehead mark. A gold trident stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair swept back, crown, ornate gold necklaces and red-saffron robes, seated in the role of honoured guest at a pushpabhishekam and pratyaksha padapuja event.2016-05-24Photo of a ceremonial scene in a red-draped hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a crown-like ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial necklaces, wearing red-orange robes, sits on a seat decorated with white flower garlands and hanging chains, smiling. a person is seated on this decorated seat. Around him, a woman in a white top with a green badge and a girl in red clothing stand nearby, two women sit to the right, and a brass deity murti stands among brass oil lamps on the floor. Several rows of oil lamps are arranged in front of the seat.2016-05-24