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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.

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A photograph in a temple hall decorated with marigold and rose garlands, with a deity murti framed behind floral arches. A bald older man in white kurta-pajama with a lavender-purple shawl stands with palms joined in a respectful gesture, bowing toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament, and a white shawl draped over the shoulders, who reaches out to receive him. Two red velvet thrones with silver carved arms flank them, and a golden offering bowl sits on a gold-draped table between them. The turbaned figure with a clearly distinctive ceremonial appearance is a candidate for a person, with the page noting his presence, so the appearance-based label applies.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a formal ceremony on a decorated stage with orange, yellow and red flower garlands overhead and purple lighting. A bald man in a white kurta, with a lanyard, drapes a white shawl printed with an Indian flag over a bearded man in a rust-red turban and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a brown-red robe and a gold-trimmed ornament. Both stand between two ornate white-and-red thrones with carved lion faces. A brass vessel sits on a table in front. a person is being honoured, with long hair, a red turban and ornate clothing as visible cues. Two people are visible.2017-07-09A decorated stage with garlands of marigolds and roses, a purple-lit backdrop and a deity portrait behind. Two red-cushioned silver thrones flank a golden-draped table. On the right, a man in a rust-maroon robe and a rust turban, with long braided hair and a white shawl, stands with palms joined in greeting. Beside him a red flag hangs from a pole. On the left, an older man in a white kurta, grey-and-black shawl and rudraksha mala bows toward him. Palm fronds and white flowers decorate the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the rust robe, identified by his turban, braided hair, rudraksha-adorned ceremonial dress, and role as the figure being greeted.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands draped over an arch, with a purple-lit backdrop and a deity murti partly visible behind. Two red-cushioned white ornate thrones flank the scene. A man in white kurta and a lavender-purple embroidered shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban with a brooch, long dreadlocked hair and a white shawl over the shoulder extends an arm to touch the shawl. A small vase of flowers sits on a gold-draped table. Two people are visible.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a formal exchange on a decorated dais. A man in white kurta with a grey-and-black patterned shawl hands a white document to a smiling bearded man in a rust-brown robe, gold necklaces and a brown-and-red turban with a feather ornament, who has long hair falling down his back. Both stand in front of a red flag and a red-upholstered throne with silver carved arms. The dais is draped with marigold and red flower garlands, and a tall carved red pillar stands at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, long hair, rust-brown robe and gold ceremonial necklaces, receiving the document as the central figure.2017-07-09A photograph of two men standing before a flower-decorated altar framed with marigold and yellow garlands under purple lighting. On the left, an older bald man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold silk shawl holds a silver tray with a small red-and-yellow offering. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe, white shawl and a tall red-and-gold turban with a feather smiles and receives the tray. Two red-and-white ornate armchairs flank them, and a deity image garlanded with flowers stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the turban, ornate ceremonial presentation and rudraksha-style necklaces, with the role of recipient of the honoured offering. The man on the left is a guest in a purple shawl.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A man with a bald head and white kurta, wearing a purple and gold silk shawl, bows and reaches to touch the hands of a figure in a red-brown saffron-toned robe and a rust-coloured turban decorated with gold ornaments and a feather plume. The turban-wearer has long dark hair, a white shawl with an Indian flag print draped over his shoulder, and a gold necklace. Behind them, a stage is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red flowers, with a deity murti in the background. Two white ornate chairs with red cushions flank the scene, and offering items sit on a tray below. Possibly Swamiji (probable): the turban-wearer shows long swept hair, a turban and ornate saffron clothing, with no visible name in the frame.2017-07-09A photograph on a decorated stage with marigold and rose garlands framing a deity murti behind them. A bald man in a white kurta and white trousers, with a grey patterned shawl and a rudraksha mala, holds a white folder or document with one hand while a man in a rust-orange garment, a rust-orange turban with a feathered ornament, a gold necklace and a long black braid holds the other side. Both smile. Two red and silver ornate thrones stand empty at either side, a golden draped table and potted plants sit in front, and an orange flag is visible behind. The central figure in orange wears distinctive long hair, a turban and ceremonial gold necklaces, which matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues; he is accepting a document from a guest.2017-07-09