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A man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, raising his right hand in blessing while wearing a pink and white garland. Two large painted statues flank him: on the left a multi-armed figure in orange and green garments, on the right a standing figure with a jewelled crown holding a trident-like staff, both adorned with beaded necklaces. Brass bells hang above, and a metal rod and offerings of flowers lie on the dais below. The page indicates Swamiji is present; the seated man's appearance is consistent with a probable Swamiji (saffron-maroon robe, turban, garland, throne) so the candidate is marked as present.

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July 05 20172017-07-05A seated man in a maroon-red ochre robe and a matching red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne backed by a golden shell-like arch with a round emblem at the top. The throne has leopard-print cushions and a golden lion-head armrest. He wears a long pink-and-white flower garland and raises his right hand in blessing. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity murti statues with multiple arms, crowns and jewelled necklaces, one holding a trident-like staff. Brass hanging bells and oil lamps are visible above, with marigold and flower offerings on a brass platform in front. A small silver ritual stand stands before the throne. The setting appears to be a temple or adheenam hall with a dark backdrop.2017-07-05A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, flanked by two large painted deity statues with red and orange skin, gold jewellery and pearl garlands. He wears a maroon-brown robe, a matching turban-style head covering, and a long pink and white flower garland draped over his shoulders. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while he holds a silver staff, with a gold lion figure and hanging brass bells and oil lamps above. Offerings of flowers rest on the platform below.2017-07-05July 05 20172017-07-05A man in maroon-red robes and a matching maroon turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland and a gold necklace. Two large painted deity statues flank him, one in orange-red dhoti with green sash and rudraksha beads, the other with a crown and raised hand, with brass bells and hanging lamps above the throne. The setting resembles a temple-like shrine.2017-07-05A seated man in maroon robes and a maroon turban sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland and a crystal-beaded necklace. Two painted deity murti flank him, each with multiple arms, ornate gold jewellery and red dhoti, one holding a lotus. Brass bells hang above, with a brass kalasha and lamps on the golden base in front of the throne, and a bell and lamp on the dais.2017-07-05A seated man in a dark red-maroon garment and matching turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. His hands are raised in a blessing gesture. Flanking him are two large painted deity figures with multiple arms and gold ornaments, one holding a conch-like object. Hanging bells and brass lamps surround the throne, with a small golden lion figure at its side and a staff-like rod in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair under a turban, distinctive ornate and saffron-toned clothing and a ceremonial garland, and is seated on a throne as the central honoured figure.2017-07-05A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion and a golden lion head at its base, inside a temple-like hall. He wears a rust-red wrap over his body, a red-brown turban, and a pink and white flower garland, with a gold neck ornament visible. Two large painted deity statues in red and green dhoti-style garments with gold jewellery and crowns flank the throne, and hanging brass bells and a kalasha-like finial appear above. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the red turban, rust-red wrap, flower garland and gold neck ornament, with the throne and garland as setting.2017-07-05July 05 20172017-07-05A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, flanked by two large painted deity statues with multiple arms. He wears a maroon turban, reddish-brown ochre robes, a pink and white flower garland, and a ceremonial necklace. Brass oil lamps, bells hang above, and small offerings of flowers sit on a tray before the throne.2017-07-05A man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a golden lion figure at its base, inside a temple-like hall. He wears a maroon turban, a maroon and saffron-bordered garment, a long pink and white flower garland, and a gold chain. He rests his hands on the armrests and a ceremonial staff stands beside him. Large painted dvarapala-style guardian figures flank the throne, one in green and red dhoti with gold jewellery. Hanging bells and beaded strings hang above, and offerings of flowers lie at the base. Attribution of identity rests on these appearance cues only.2017-07-05July 05 20172017-07-05