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A photograph of a man in a maroon and gold striped dhoti-style garment, wearing a red and gold-bordered garland of red and white flowers, multiple rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant, standing outdoors beside a wooden shrine decorated with yellow and pink marigold garlands. He reaches toward the shrine while an attendant in orange holds a silver tray. Palm trees stand behind. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), with long dark hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, performing a ritual offering at a temple shrine during the flag-hoisting event.

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Outdoor temple-festival scene under tall palm trees. A man with short dark hair and a red bindi wears a red-and-gold striped silk dhoti, a long rudraksha mala of brown beads, a gold ceremonial pendant necklace and a red-and-gold flower garland. He stands beside a carved wooden deity shrine or ratha draped with yellow marigolds and pink flowers, touching the carving with one hand while an attendant offers a silver bowl on an orange cloth. Strong sunlight and gold bangles add detail. The appearance is a person in ceremonial dress with rudraksha malas and gold pendant, performing a flag-hoisting or darshan ritual.2015-04-21March 01 20162016-03-01 +1 copiesApril 21 20152015-04-21A woman in a rust-brown sari with a gold-and-orange border stands beside an ornate copper-coloured temple pillar carved with figures and foliage. She wears a long garland of white flowers and red beads, several gold necklaces, a gold bangle and a small red bindi, and she holds her hands out palm-down near the pillar. Palm trees and a yellow flower garland decorate the outdoor setting, and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at the right edge. Her hair is long and dark, and she looks down with a serene expression.2013-04-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne with a rainbow-striped floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white marigolds and blossoms. He wears a long pink-and-white floral garland, a gold-and-beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a kumkum bindi on his forehead and bangles on his wrist. Beside him, a second man in an orange turban and orange garment raises a green leaf over his head, performing a blessing. Silver trishula staffs flank the throne, with golden umbrellas at the edges and a golden lion-form armrest. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and throne setting; the blessing is a ritual leaf blessing performed by an attendant priest.2015-07-09 +2 copiesA smiling man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe stands on an orange-draped palanquin or ratha at night, holding a tall gold ornate staff wrapped with white flower garlands. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, gold bangles, red and pink petal garlands across his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, gold ornaments and pink flowers decorate the vehicle, and devotees in orange clothing are visible at the right. Swamiji (probable): the man has a turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with a sannyasi procession.2015-09-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, flanked by golden lion figures and silver trident staffs. He wears a rudraksha-style red and white garland, a gold ceremonial necklace, and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on his forehead, smiling as he holds a tray of yellow flowers or offerings. Behind him a large heart-shaped arrangement of marigolds and roses in yellow, orange and red forms a backdrop. A woman in a rust-coloured sari stands at left, facing him, with a golden parasol nearby. The setting appears to be a ceremonial outdoor pavilion. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair is not visible, but the saffron robes, gold necklaces and throne seating are consistent with the page's description of a Nithyananda event.2015-07-17July 22 20132013-07-22February 21 20162016-02-21 +1 copiesMarch 01 20162016-03-01 +1 copiesA smiling man sits before a large golden throne backrest heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red roses and green leaves. He wears a red shawl over a dark garment, a red-and-white floral headdress with a gold-trimmed crown, and long rudraksha beads around his neck, with his right hand raised in a gesture. Brass oil lamps and an attendant in white with a ceremonial staff stand at the left, and a painted forest backdrop hangs behind. Appearance-based candidate; the garland-covered throne and rudraksha malas match the ceremonial setting, but the face and details are only moderately clear, so identity is uncertain. a person seated in his honoured position during a satsang-type event.2013-01-06February 05 20152015-02-05