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A photograph of a seated figure on a decorated dais at a temple-style event, waving with the right hand and smiling. The central figure wears a large matted dark hair bun topped with a green tassel and a small gold crescent ornament, a red garment, a yellow and orange marigold garland, multiple rudraksha malas and bead necklaces, gold bangles and a tilak on the forehead. Behind is an elaborate floral backdrop of orange, white and pink flowers with a gold-framed ceremonial canopy and a tassel. To the left stands a man with white horizontal forehead markings and a red dot, wearing an orange cloth and beaded necklaces, holding a silver staff. The scene is a Mahashivaratri celebration.

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A photograph of a smiling figure seated on an ornately decorated palanquin-style throne, draped in marigold and white jasmine garlands and hanging tassels. The central figure wears a tall, piled dark hair crown with a green feather ornament, a saffron-red robe, a yellow-orange garland, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, gold bangles and an armlet, and a red tilak on the forehead, raising a hand in greeting. Beside them a man with a white-and-red tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl over a bead mala and holds a hand to his ear. A silver staff stands at the left edge and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits in front. The setting is a festive procession with floral decorations and colourful stage lights in the background. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified by distinctive visible cues of the piled hair crown, saffron robe and ornate beads, seated in a procession.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a smiling person seated in an ornate, flower-decorated chariot or palanquin at night. The central figure wears a tall, swept-back dark hair crown with a crescent moon ornament and a green and gold tassel above, a red garment, a bright yellow flower garland, a multi-strand rudraksha mala with gold beads, and a gold armlet. Garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and red flowers with silver bells decorate the structure. Behind them at left, a man with a white forehead band and red bindu sits in the frame. The scene suggests a procession with a ratha. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, identified by the swept-back hair crown, crescent ornament, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on the procession chariot.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A smiling figure with a tall black matted hairstyle topped by a crescent moon ornament sits on a decorated golden seat, wearing a red-orange garment with a yellow marigold garland over the shoulders, multiple large gold beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, a gold armlet, and gold earrings. Behind and to the left, an attendant in an orange-red cloth with a white tilak on the forehead and beaded malas holds a fringed ceremonial umbrella and rests a hand on the golden seat. The backdrop is covered with white, pink and red flower garlands and a hanging gold tassel.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A smiling figure seated on an ornately decorated ceremonial palanquin or chariot draped with white jasmine-like flowers, orange marigold strands and pink blossoms. The central person wears a tall dark matted hair crown with a green tassel, a saffron-red robe, a thick yellow-and-green flower garland, rudraksha beads, and a gold bangle. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: swept-up matted hair crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. Beside him a man in white ritual dress with a white forehead band, and at the right edge another attendant in dark clothing holds a rod. Ornate gold and red fabric, a silver staff and hanging gold tassels frame the scene during a procession.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph at night of a decorated palanquin procession. A seated figure in the centre wears a tall dreadlocked hair crown with a crescent ornament, a red-maroon robe, a yellow marigold garland and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in greeting. a person: long swept-back hair in a crown, ornate ceremonial necklaces and a flower garland appear consistent with the page's reference to a person. Behind him a standing attendant in a maroon-orange robe with beaded necklaces holds a long ceremonial staff and a decorative fringed umbrella. The palanquin is draped with white and pink flower garlands, red and green tassels, and an orange cloth covering. Gold-trimmed poles and a cushioned seat frame the scene; a few onlookers are visible at the lower left.2016-03-07