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A man with long dreadlocked hair wound high on his head sits on a red cushioned throne draped with thick garlands of yellow, white and red flowers and green leaves. He wears a rust-orange wrap, heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles while extending his right hand over a heap of pink flower petals, fruit and folded paper offerings, with water being poured from a metal vessel. a person, seated in a ceremonial abhishekam-style offering setting.

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July 19 20162016-07-19A seated figure with long swept-back hair in a tall topknot wears a gold multi-strand necklace, gold pendant, bangles and a red-brown cloth, and holds a garland-decorated ritual object while smiling with eyes closed. He sits before a dense arch of yellow, orange, red and white flower garlands against a gold backdrop. Flower petals and a pink-wrapped offering lie in front, and a hand holds a brass bowl at right. Swamiji (probable) is seated in front of the floral arch, with the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and a saffron-toned garment, and is receiving a ceremonial offering during a Guru Purnima celebration.2016-07-19A man seated on a red cushioned throne, wearing a maroon-brown cloth draped over his shoulder, with a red tilak on his forehead, long dark dreadlocked hair piled high, and multiple layers of gold necklaces, a gold armlet and gold bangles. He wears red and white bead garlands and is surrounded by a floral backdrop of yellow, orange-red and white flowers and green leaves against a gold wall.2016-07-19A seated man with a tall coiled dark topknot wears a rust-brown garment and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces with carved pendants, plus gold armlets and bangles. He has a vertical red-brown mark on his forehead and looks down at a small heap of white granules cupped in his palm, while a corner of another person's hand and orange clothing appears at the lower left. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The composition suggests a ritual offering moment.2016-07-19A seated man in rust-red and maroon ceremonial robes and a matching maroon turban with a gold ornament sits on an ornate throne decorated with garlands of white, red, yellow and purple flowers. He wears layered gold necklaces, a long pink and white flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and speaks into a microphone on a stand. Two gold lion-head armrests with leopard-print cushions flank him, and hanging flower strands frame the backdrop. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial dress, with the page's claim of his presence noted.2017-07-09March 13 20132013-03-13A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne draped in red velvet and banked with garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green foliage. He wears a red robe, a red wrap over one shoulder, a long gold bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, and he looks to the side with a composed expression. Beside him a gold trident stands near a microphone, a gold oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a stand, and a gold drum is visible on the right. The setting appears to be a stage or satsang hall with a blue backdrop.2010-12-22July 19 20162016-07-19July 18 20132013-07-18A bearded man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat, smiling while speaking into a microphone on stage. He wears an orange-brown dhoti-style robe, a golden crown, layered gold necklaces, a pink-and-white garland, and gold armbands, and holds a golden trident. The throne is backed by a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Swamiji (probable) appears in this photo, based on the saffron-toned robe, golden crown and ornate gold jewellery, with the trident and tiger-skin seat supporting the ceremonial setting.2016-12-23A smiling bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gilded panels and red velvet armrests, draped in a heavy garland of white jasmine, red roses, pink lotus buds, yellow marigolds, green leaves and lemon-yellow fruit, wearing a rust-orange cloth and a red-brown forehead mark. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. Behind him gold and red decor fills the background.2016-10-10A bearded man with dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with carved, tiered gold backrest and armrests topped with maroon cushions. He wears a rust-brown robe and red beaded wrist cord. He is draped in a heavy garland of red roses, white jasmine, marigolds, and pale pink lotus-like flowers, with strings of yellow citrus and green leaves hanging down his front, and red apples tucked into the garland. A tiger-striped cloth covers the throne seat, and a gold lion figure sits at the right side. A red patterned carpet lies in front.2016-10-10