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A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion, smiling and with hands resting in his lap. He wears a long layered garland of white and pink flowers, a gold pendant, a rudraksha mala, and a forehead tilak with a red dot. Beside him hang swagged white flower garlands from a pillar, and golden trident staffs and oil lamps flank the stage in pink-tinted light. a person is indicated by the throne, saffron robes, rudraksha and ceremonial adornments, consistent with a Kumbh Mela darshan and pushpabhishekam setting.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on a decorated swing-seat in front of an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion. The seated person wears a maroon robe, a dark turban-style headwear with a gold crown, multiple layered rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a heavy gold pendant, with bangles on the wrists, and smiles while the hands rest on the lap. White flower garlands wrap the swing chains and a central pillar. Flanking the scene are tall polished brass lamp stands and trident-topped staffs, and a leopard-print cloth lies on the platform. Several saffron and gold cloth bundles sit at the base. a person sits on the swing seat as the central figure of the ceremony.2016-05-24A seated man in a maroon-red garment sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions, flanked by a golden trident and a tall brass lamp. He wears a black turban-style head covering with a gold crown ornament, a multi-strand gold and beaded mala with a large gold pendant, and gold bangles. White flower garlands hang on the throne's side posts and swing frame. The setting is a richly decorated gold-and-red ceremonial stage.2016-05-24A seated figure in a rose-red robe sits cross-legged on a silver stool in front of an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped throne cover. He wears a red and gold turban, layered flower garlands, a gold necklace and bangles, and smiles. White flower-wrapped swings flank him, and brass lamps and a golden trident stand at the left. A caption says the page is from a Kumbh Mela event. The scene shows an event on a decorated stage with a tiger-skin throne and floral swings.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a maroon-red robe smiles while sitting on a small ornate swing draped with white flower garlands. He wears a tall black turban-like headpiece with gold ornaments, a dense multi-strand gold and bead necklace with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and rings. Behind him is a gold-framed throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped cover. Brass lamp stands and a golden trident-topped staff stand to the left and right, with a white garland wound around the gold pillar. The setting appears to be a temple-like ceremonial stage. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the robes, crown and ornate gold necklace cues described above, seated in a ceremonial role during the event.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure in a golden-decorated swing with white flower garlands, eyes closed in meditation. He wears a maroon robe, heavy gold rudraksha-style necklaces, gold bangles and rings, and a dark crown-like headpiece with gold ornaments. A golden trident stands to the left and a large ornate golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion stands behind him, wrapped in flower strands. The setting is red-lit. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, a crown, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's description of a Pushpabhishekam and Pratyaksha Padapuja event.2016-05-24