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A photograph of a man in a light blue short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers receiving a certificate from a saffron-robed figure wearing an orange turban and a gold chain necklace with a multi-coloured floral garland. The robed figure, who has bare feet, holds a gold-wrapped box with the certificate on top, while both smile. Behind them a gilded throne with red cushions and a golden backdrop with a tree-like painting. A seated person in orange robes appears partially at the left edge. The printed certificate reads an award title. Appearance-based candidate present: Swamiji (probable), identified by the orange turban, ornate gold chain, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial garland, while accepting an award on stage.

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July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A man in a blue collared shirt with a visitor badge hands a certificate to a smiling man wearing an orange-red turban, rust-orange robes with a gold-and-yellow sash, a long gold bead necklace, and a garland of white, orange, green, purple and maroon flowers. The recipient has a red tilak on his forehead and a beaded armband. Behind them stands a golden deity murti in a large gold frame, with a brass oil lamp at left and a bald attendant in orange robes at left edge. Red velvet chairs with gold lion-armrests fill the foreground. The presentation takes place on a stage at an event with garland-decorated seating.2015-07-26A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, with an ID badge, stands on a red-carpeted stage holding a framed certificate and presenting it to a robed figure. The robed figure wears an orange-saffron turban with a red tilak, a saffron garment with gold-yellow borders, a rudraksha and gold bead mala, and a white-and-multicolour flower garland. Behind them is a gold-and-red throne with carved lion heads and a painted forest backdrop. Gold lamp stands flank the stage, and another attendant in orange dhoti stands at left.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands smiling beside a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, who holds a gold-edged certificate box and is adorned with a long multicoloured flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace. The seated figure wears a red bindi and bangles and sits in a gold ornate chair. Behind them, a second man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside an oil lamp, with a golden deity murti and painted backdrop visible.2015-07-26A smiling man in a pink short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti stands on the left, presenting a framed certificate labelled "Intangible Heritage Award" to a smiling figure on the right. The recipient wears an orange-red turban, an orange-and-gold robe, a gold bead necklace and a large garland of white flowers with red and orange blooms. Behind them is a golden ornate throne and a backdrop showing a gilded deity murti. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside ritual items, including a tray and a kalasha-like vessel. The scene is a felicitation ceremony at a temple-style stage.2015-07-26A photograph on a stage in front of a golden deity backdrop. A smiling man in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe with a gold-beaded rudraksha-style necklace, wearing a long garland of white flowers with orange, green, purple and red accents, receives a certificate in a clear sleeve from a man in a blue collared shirt and jeans who wears an ID badge. Behind them, a priest in saffron-orange robe with rudraksha mala stands beside a brass oil lamp, and a gold deity figure with ornate jewellery is visible at left.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A man in a white short-sleeved shirt and jeans stands at left, handing a framed certificate and a small package to a smiling figure seated on a red-cushioned gold throne. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, an orange-saffron robe with a gold-yellow border, a large gold bead necklace, a garland of white, green, red and purple flowers draped over the shoulders, and beaded bracelets. Behind them stands a golden deity image with a tall crown on a painted backdrop. At far left a bald attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tray. Gold lion-head armrests frame the throne. The certificate reads as an award presented on stage. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne receiving the certificate, identified by orange turban, saffron robe, gold necklace and flower garland.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26