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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a decorated throne framed by pink and white flower garlands, green foliage and draped white and gold cloth. He wears a large gold crown with a floral design, a pink flower garland and gold necklaces. A shaved-headed priest in white ritual clothing with a sacred thread and gold chain sits at the left edge, and a garland-draped kalasha or offering stands in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne with a gold crown, saffron robes, and gold necklaces, consistent with a festival seat during an Avatar Day celebration.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a seated man in a decorated festival setting. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red-and-white flower garland around his neck, a rudraksha-style necklace with ceremonial gold, and an orange-brown robe, with white tilak on his forehead and eyes closed in a serene expression. Marigolds and red flowers decorate the foreground. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in white with tilak holds a silver trident-like staff. Swamiji (probable) is shown with distinctive crown, garlands, saffron-orange robe and ceremonial necklace, presiding as a honoured guest in a procession-style celebration.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in a rust-orange robe and a large gold crown with a sunburst design sits on a gold-trimmed throne, smiling broadly. He wears red and white rose garlands across his shoulders, a long gold-bead necklace, and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead. Behind him hang green and orange draped cloths, pink and white flower strands, and fresh green foliage. A brass lamp and a flower-decorated ritual vessel stand in the foreground, with a person in an ochre garment partly visible at left. The festive setting suggests a temple-style celebration.2016-12-23A photograph of a bearded man seated on a gold-decorated throne with orange cushions, eyes closed and smiling, wearing a large ornate gold crown, rust-orange robes, and layered garlands of pink and white flowers draped over his shoulders and chest. He is surrounded by a canopy of white and gold cloth, green foliage, and red and pink flower strands, with a gold and silver ritual trident and a brass vessel nearby. On the left, a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes with sacred markings holds the trident. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the crown, saffron-orange robes, and rudraksha-style garlands; this appearance-based label applies only to the seated figure. Two people are visible.2016-12-23A smiling man with a full black beard sits on an ornate golden throne within a floral canopy of pink, red and white garlands and draped cream cloth with a green-and-gold border. He wears a tall gold crown, a rust-orange robe, a multi-strand pink flower garland and gold necklaces. To his left a bare-chested shaved-headed attendant wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace and stands beside red flowers and a brass vessel.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A smiling man with a full black beard and eyes closed sits enthroned amid a floral shrine decorated with marigold and red rose garlands, hanging pink and white flower strands, and green foliage. He wears a large gold crown with a sunburst design, a red bindi, a brown-orange robe, and layered red and white flower garlands over gold chains and beads. Golden ritual objects and red flowers fill the foreground. The figure is a probable Swamiji (appearance-based candidate on a throne with a gold crown, ornate garlands and saffron-toned robes), seated in darshan during a festive setting. A white-and-gold draped canopy frames the scene.2016-12-23A seated man in a golden crown and saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold palanquin-style seat, smiling broadly, decorated with garlands of pink and white flowers and red rose petals. A bald attendant bare-chested with a gold necklace and white tripundra marks sits at the left. Green foliage, white cloth drapes and pink and magenta blossoms frame the scene. Given the page's association with the Avatar Day celebration, this appears to be Swamiji (probable), identifiable by the ornate gold crown, saffron robe, and garland-laden seat of honour. Vibhuti marks adorn the attendant.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne decorated with red and pink flower garlands and a floral backdrop. He wears a tall gold crown, an orange-brown robe, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with a red mark on his forehead. A green parrot figurine sits on the throne's red-flower-draped front. To his left, a bald man in a white ceremonial cloth and beaded neck ornaments is partly visible. White and yellow cloth canopy overhead. Swamiji (probable): long hair is not visible, but the throne, gold crown, orange robe and ornate garlands match the candidate cues, so the seated figure is the probable candidate in person.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23