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A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a gold deity murti with a raised weapon and vibhuti-marked forehead, wearing a rust-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a garland of white and yellow flowers. He smiles while a young man in a white shirt places a hand on his head. Another bare-chested young man sits at the lower left. Gold ceremonial staffs stand beside the throne, a water bottle sits near his hand, and green leaves decorate the altar. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a long beard, a rudraksha mala and an orange robe, with the page noting Swamiji's presence.

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February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A bearded man with long swept-back hair, wearing an ochre-orange robe, rudraksha malas and a large gold ceremonial pendant, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne-style chair with white forehead markings. A young man in a white shirt stands at left, placing a hand on the seated man's head, while another person in white bends forward at lower right. Green foliage and gold ritual vessels surround the dais, and a gilded deity murti is visible in the background. a person seated centrally, receiving a blessing gesture from the attendant.2017-02-13 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange saffron robe and a gold lotus-pendant necklace sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, with long braided hair and a beard, a white tilak on his forehead, and a gold-and-red crest. A young man in a white shirt, hands joined in namaste, bows toward him while the seated man presses a hand to the young man's head. Green foliage decorates the throne area, with gold kalasha-style pillars and a green-draped table behind. Another person in white and gold is partly visible in the background, along with a gold-and-red ritual setting. a person is seated on the peetha in saffron, receiving the bowing devotee.2017-02-13 +1 copiesA seated bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak band and red bindi on his forehead, wears a rust-brown sleeveless robe, a pink-and-white flower garland, a crystal and rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace. He smiles while a second man in a white shirt with an orange shawl leans in, one hand on the seated man's head. Behind them is an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion. The seated man's distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha mala are visible, so he is described as a probable Swamiji, seated in a blessing scene.2017-03-03February 13 20172017-02-13February 13 20172017-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate gold-embossed throne with a red cushion, wearing a rudraksha crown, a white and red tilak on the forehead, a red-brown cloth draped over the shoulders, a gold necklace, and layered garlands of pink flowers and white blooms. A man in a white shirt and red-orange lower cloth stands at left with his back to the camera, raising his palm toward the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. Gold bangles adorn the seated man's arm. The setting is a warmly lit temple-style interior with gold and orange drapery. Two people are visible.2017-03-14A photograph of a seated bearded man on a white ornate throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-brown robe, a thick brown shawl, and a white flower garland, with white sandalwood paste on his forehead and a red dot at the centre. He smiles and looks toward a young man in a white shirt standing in front of him whose hand reaches toward him, as if taking darshan. Behind is a gold-coloured deity murti of a multi-armed goddess draped in yellow and purple cloth, with a golden pillar and a red curtain at left, green leaves and a microphone on a stand at lower left. Two physical people are visible.2017-02-18A photograph of a seated bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange shawl and orange robe with a white, green and red flower garland, on an ornate white and silver throne against a red backdrop. Behind him a golden deity murti and a tall golden trident stand. A younger man in a white shirt bows toward him and touches his forehead, while bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas and dreadlocks sit at the lower left and front. Green and yellow plants decorate the stage. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji, seated centrally on the throne in orange robes with long hair and a garland.2017-02-17A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe, wearing a long garland of white and yellow flowers with red beads and rudraksha-style mala strands, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti with a trident-like staff. A standing man in white shirt and white dhoti touches the seated man's forehead while another person in white is partly visible at left. Golden staffs with decorative tops frame the throne, and water bottles and green foliage are placed nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, a white vertical tilak, a bushy beard, rudraksha-style mala and a flower garland on a throne, consistent with the page's event description.2017-02-19A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-brown saffron-toned robe, a brown rudraksha-style mala around his neck, a gold pendant necklace, and a white and green flower garland. A small red tilak mark is on his forehead. A young boy in white clothes stands at left, touching the seated man's forehead, possibly giving a blessing. A gold ornate backdrop and red curtain fill the background. a person is seated on the throne, receiving the boy's gesture.2017-04-02