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A bearded man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate white-and-red throne in a temple-like hall with red curtains. He wears a red-and-yellow tilak on his forehead, a long brown rudraksha mala, and a white and red-yellow flower garland. In his right hand he holds a tall golden trident-like staff, and his left rests on the armrest beside a small wooden side table holding a white cup. Behind him stands a golden-framed deity murti with a red turban, multiple hands and a golden necklace, flanked by brass lamps, green-and-red decorated pillars and potted green plants. Only one person is physically present. a person in the seated role of the central figure, based on the rudraksha mala, ornate robe and throne cues.

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A bearded man in a rust-brown sannyasi robe sits on a red and silver throne-style chair on a raised platform, smiling and holding a golden staff topped with a finial. He wears a long multi-strand garland of yellow and white flowers and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti with a red turban and a trident-like staff. Red curtains, potted plants, brass oil lamps and a golden trident frame the scene.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne (peetha) on a stage before a gold and yellow backdrop. He wears a maroon-brown robe, a rudraksha mala and a multi-coloured marigold garland, and holds a gold-topped staff in his right hand. Behind him stands a gold deity murti with a red turban and trident-like ornaments, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepa) and potted green plants, with red draped curtains on either side. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, a beard, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, and is the central figure in the stage setting.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A seated man in rust-coloured robes sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a gold-draped shrine. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a white garland with yellow and red flowers, a tilak on his forehead, and holds a gold staff topped with a finial in his right hand. Behind him stands a gold deity murti with a red turban and multiple arms, flanked by lamps, potted green plants and red curtains. A small cup sits on a side table beside him. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial flower garland, with a throne and staff as role cues.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19February 18 20172017-02-18February 18 20172017-02-18A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne on a stage, smiling, with a white and red garland of flowers draped around his neck and a long gold necklace. He wears a rust-red robe, a red bindi and white tripundra markings on his forehead, and red-and-beige beaded bands on his wrists and upper arms. Behind him stands a gold-toned statue of a deity couple and a gilded arch against red drapes. A silver trident stands to his left, with potted plants, brass oil lamps, a small wooden side table holding a white cup, and decorated pots around him. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long, swept-back hair, a full beard, a rudraksha-style bead band, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-toned robes, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2017-02-02A bearded man in dark red-brown robes sits on an ornate silver throne with pink and red cushioning, wearing a white garland of flowers and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, with a white and red forehead marking. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a red-and-gold headdress and a trident-like staff. Golden oil lamps, potted green plants, a trident staff on the left, and draped red and yellow fabric frame the stage. A white teacup sits on a small table at his side. a person is seated on the throne in the ritual setting, with a gold-trimmed decorative banner with elephant motifs on each side.2017-02-18