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A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-carpeted stage. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-headed armrests wears a rust-orange turban with a red stone, an orange-red cloth, a gold-beaded garland and gold bangles, and smiles while extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta who holds offerings. A large golden lion-faced armrest and a woven basket of offerings sit in the foreground. A golden ceremonial staff with a trident-like top stands behind the throne. To the right, three women in white and rust-orange saris with rudraksha malas stand watching. Red and gold drapes frame the stage. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, gold garland and ornate throne attire, matching the page's a person reference, but the appearance is not conclusive.

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July 23 20142014-07-23July 23 20142014-07-23July 23 20142014-07-23A seated man in a red-orange turban, red-brown robe, gold belt, and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions and golden lion-head armrests, smiling as he takes a green offering from a bald man in an orange head covering and saffron shawl printed with script, who bows before him. Behind them, several women in white and saffron-red shawls, one with white-and-red tilak marks and rudraksha-style beads, stand on red carpet beside a gold-and-silver staff and red curtains. A wicker basket sits in the foreground. The sign 'a person' applies to the seated man, who wears a turban, a red-orange robe, a gold belt and layered beaded necklaces on a gilded throne.2014-07-23July 23 20142014-07-23A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red and maroon robe with a red-and-gold jeweled turban, gold necklaces and beaded bracelets, sitting on a red velvet throne with gold carved ornaments, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling man in white kurta with folded hands receiving something. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands beside a woman in white with a patterned shawl, and a silver staff rests against the stage. A wicker basket of bananas sits in the foreground beside a gold lion-headed armrest. The setting is a red-draped stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a jeweled crown-style turban, gold necklaces and a robe with distinctive ceremonial adornments, matching the page's claim of his presence.2014-07-23A seated man in an orange turban and orange sash, wearing a gold beaded necklace, sits on a red tiger-striped throne beside a gilded lion figure. He extends his hand over a tray of green okra-like offerings held by a kneeling devotee in white with folded hands. Behind them, several women in white and orange saris and red-orange shawls stand in a red-draped hall, one holding a rudraksha mala. The swami's identity is uncertain from appearance; this is an event photo with people in ritual dress.2014-08-01A seated man in saffron-red robes and an orange-red turban with gold embroidery sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a lion-head armrest, holding a banana and touching the head of a kneeling man in a grey shirt with hands in anjali mudra. Two women in white stand behind, one wearing rudraksha beads, and an older woman in a patterned shawl and glasses watches. Baskets of bananas sit on the red carpet, and a silver staff rests nearby. Probable Swamiji on the throne is seated with rudraksha and gold necklaces, bracelets and a turban, giving blessing. The scene suggests a darshan blessing with fruit offering.2014-07-23A photograph inside a red-draped ceremonial hall. A seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears a rust-orange turban with a red jewel, a rust-orange wrap, a long gold-beaded necklace, bangles and a gold waistband, and has a long walking staff leaning beside him. He smiles and gestures toward a woven basket of offerings. Standing before him, a man in a cream kurta with glasses presses his palms together in greeting. Behind him, two women in white saris with brown beaded malas and a woman in a patterned shawl stand watching, with a gold-maned lion figure at the lower left. Appearance-based label: a person, due to the orange turban, ornate gold jewellery and throne, though the face is not visible enough to confirm.2014-07-23August 01 20142014-08-01July 23 20142014-07-23A photo of a seated figure on a red and gold throne in a red-draped hall, with a golden bull statue at the left foreground. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange robe, a cream and orange garland and a gold armband, and holds a hand over a large wicker tray of ripe bananas. In front, a man in a white shirt kneels and reaches toward the tray, while a bald man is partly visible at the lower edge. Behind them, several women in white and cream clothes, one in a teal-bordered sari, stand and kneel near a golden staff and trident on red carpet. A seated figure in an orange-red robe on a throne with a garlanded golden bull and banana offering is consistent with a ceremonial presentation, but the seated person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2014-07-23