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A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A bearded man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange dhoti sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, smiling and wearing long pink and white flower garlands. Rudraksha malas hang around his neck, and he extends a hand toward a person in front. A young man in a light green kurta kneels before the throne, and a woman in a yellow blouse extends a stick or implement from the right edge. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas stands holding a stick. A silver staff stands behind the left side, and dark deity statues and a purple-lit backdrop are visible behind the throne. A low red cushioned footstool sits in front of the throne. Visible identification: The bearded seated man in saffron cloth on the throne appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on his distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial garlands and saffron clothing; he is the central figure being honoured.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, smiling broadly, wearing long pink and white flower garlands and a gold-bordered garland, with a red-and-orange tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. A kneeling man in a pale green kurta leans toward him, touching his arm, while a priest in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands at left holding small wooden sticks, and a hand at right offers a wooden stick. Behind the throne are dark carved deity murti figures and a purple backdrop with swirling light. a person (saffron robes, long swept hair, garlands, throne) seated in the center.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a purple-blue backdrop. A man with long dark hair, a beard and an orange-brown shawl over orange-brown robes, wearing a long pink and white flower garland, sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne. A man in a light green kurta kneels before him, reaching toward him. On the left, a bespectacled man in white dhoti with gold border wears a rudraksha mala and holds sticks. On the right, a hand holds out a thin stick. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange-brown robes, garland, throne) is seated in the centre. Behind him are dark deity murti shapes and a silver staff.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A bearded man in an orange-brown saffron robe sits on an ornate silver and red throne, eyes closed and smiling, wearing pink and white flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a long incense stick in one raised hand. A kneeling devotee in a beige plaid shirt and white dhoti leans forward and touches the seated man's head with one hand, as if blessing or receiving blessing. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. A woman in a yellow-and-cream saree stands at the right edge gesturing toward the throne. A silver trident-topped staff rises behind, and a dark stone sculpture of a deity stands at the right, with a purple stage backdrop. Setting appears to be a stage-based satsang or puja. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, garlands and a long beard, but appearance alone is not strong enough to confirm identity.2016-12-18December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a long garland of white and pink flowers with green leaves and orange marigold strands, smiling broadly. A tall silver trident stands beside him against a starry blue backdrop. To his left a man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads kneels with hands folded. To the right a woman in a red and gold sari with rudraksha mala sits on the stage floor. A black stone sculpture of a deity is visible at the upper right. a person is seated on the throne; cues are saffron robes, a flower garland and a trident, with a throne and ceremonial setting present. Three physical people are visible.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-and-bead necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-red throne, smiling, with a white vibhuti mark and long hair. Two young men in white kurtas kneel before him with folded hands, one touching his shoulder, while a bearded attendant with rudraksha malas and long hair sits at left. A tall gold staff and gold-draped deity figure stand in the background, with green foliage and red curtains around the dais. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment absent, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, matching appearance cues for Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees on the throne.2017-02-13