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A photograph of an indoor ceremonial audience in a tent-like hall with maroon drapes. A man in a long-haired, saffron-red robe with a red turban, gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and gold armlets sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, holding an open book. A man in a white-and-checked shirt and dark trousers bows low with his forehead to the carpet before the throne. Behind them, several men in saffron-and-gold dhotis and rudraksha malas stand, one holding a camera on a tripod. A tall brass lamp stands beside the throne, and a golden staff rises at the left. A woman's head is visible at the bottom right.

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A photograph on a stage set with red drapes and an ornate gold throne in the right foreground. A man seated on the throne wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth, a long gold necklace and a gold bracelet, and has long swept-back hair; he holds an open printed booklet. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne. A man in an orange shirt and cream dhoti kneels and bows his head at the foot of the throne. A woman in a green-bordered sari kneels in the lower right holding a printed booklet. Standing at left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala watches; a shaved-headed man in an orange-and-gold dhoti and rudraksha mala stands nearby; a camera operator with a tripod films in the background. A golden staff stands beside the throne, and a gold-ornamented figure is visible at upper right. Total physical people visible: about 9.2016-07-10A seated man in a red-maroon turban, long dark hair, gold necklaces and beaded malas, and gold armbands sits on a golden throne with red cushions, holding out a small framed photograph with both hands to a kneeling older man in a white collared shirt with grey hair and beard. The older man kneels with palms open, receiving the picture. Behind them a standing attendant in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a cameraman with a video camera stand against red drapes, beside a tall silver oil lamp and a gold staff. Gold ornate carvings decorate the throne backdrop. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, long hair, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, and sits on the ornate throne.2016-07-08July 08 20162016-07-08July 08 20162016-07-08A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe, long gold bead necklaces and gold bangles, smiling, extends his right hand toward the crown of a kneeling devotee in a blue striped shirt, who bows with hands on his head. The seated man holds a golden-framed picture in his left hand. Behind them a woman in a peach sari stands at left, a young man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands behind, a brass oil lamp (deepa) stands on a tall stand, and a cameraman with a tripod is in the background beside a white cooler on a red-draped wall. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (turban, saffron robe, ornate gold beads) match the Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown in person receiving devotion as a guru conferring blessing.2016-07-09July 17 20162016-07-17A photograph in a golden-throne setting. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a saffron-red robe, long rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, bangles and armbands, with long swept-back hair; he extends his arm toward an older man in white kurta with a light blue shawl who holds a printed booklet showing a portrait of the seated figure. A shaved-headed man in saffron with a rudraksha mala stands at left, a young man in white sits behind the throne, and a cameraman films at center. Behind them hang colourful striped tassel drapes, gold pillars with a trident, and a carved wooden wall panel. Appearance-based a person seated on the throne receiving a booklet. Four people visible.2016-07-03A photograph of an elderly white-haired man in a white checked shirt bowing with palms pressed together toward a seated figure on a gilded throne. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, a red saffron robe, a pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and an armlet, with long dark hair. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and red wristbands, a gold kalasha and a gold staff stand nearby, and a red drape hangs in the background. Two men in the background, one with a camera, watch. Petals lie on a gold-edged cloth held by the seated figure.2016-07-08A photograph of a seated man in a red-maroon turban, long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace and armbands, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste on a red cushioned seat beside a gold-carved throne. Before him an elderly bald man in white shirt and orange shawl bows low with his head near the floor, hands clasped. Behind them a man in white dhoti kneels, a brass oil lamp stands on the floor, a tall gold staff rests against the seat, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. A cameraman with a tripod is visible in the background, and two more people in red robes stand at left with hands folded.2016-07-10July 09 20162016-07-09July 01 20162016-07-01A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange turban, gold armbands and layered gold and bead necklaces with long dark hair and a red-brown robe, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a striped grey shirt and orange shawl. The seated figure holds a framed picture and sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving behind him. A tall golden staff stands beside him, a brass oil lamp sits behind on a red drape, and a cameraman with a tripod and a man in white dhoti stand nearby. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on his turban, gold ornaments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and long hair, seated in a ceremonial role. Three people are visible: the seated figure, the kneeling devotee and a standing observer, with others partially visible at the edge.2016-07-10 +1 copies