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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a white and yellow turban, a maroon shawl over bare shoulders, a gold pendant on a long chain, and a thick garland of white flowers with yellow marigolds and red roses. A man in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border and green-edged shawl bends forward to touch the seated man's shoulder in reverence. Behind them, several people in white, saffron and orange ritual clothes stand with folded hands, and a carved stone deity murti and gold-and-yellow hangings appear in the background. Lion-shaped armrest carvings flank the throne. The seated man has long swept-back hair and ornate adornments consistent with the page's reference to a person, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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October 05 20172017-10-05A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple setting. A seated man in rust-brown ochre robes and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant sits on a red-cushioned silver throne with carved lion-armrest details, smiling with eyes closed. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with a green-and-gold border lifts a white and gold cloth or headpiece over his head, while another man in white stands beside, with a figure in orange clothing and a sacred thread on the left. Behind them is a stone pillar with carved ornamentation and a gold-and-yellow hanging at the upper right. The seated man is visibly distinctive in long swept-back hair, ochre robes, rudraksha-like beads and ornate gold necklace, which is a probable Swamiji candidate in an honoured role; the attending men are priests or attendants in white.2017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05A seated man in a red-brown saffron-toned robe and gold ceremonial necklaces sits on an ornate red-cushioned silver throne with lion-figure armrests, smiling as he touches a white and gold cloth turban. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls, one in green-bordered shawl, stand behind and above him; one pours or places a white cloth over his head, while others hold ritual items. A rudraksha-style gold pendant and beaded bracelets are visible. The setting is a temple-like hall with silver and gold decorations. The seated man matches the probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace, and saffron-toned clothing, seated in honour.2017-10-05A seated man in rust-brown and maroon robes wears a heavy gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha beads, sitting on an ornate red-upholstered silver throne. Several attendants in white dhotis with gold and green borders stand around him; one in a white garment with a green-and-gold border drapes a white cloth with yellow edging over his head, while another stands behind with a white cloth over his shoulder and a tripundra-marked forehead. A silver lion-head armrest is visible. The setting appears to be a temple hall with brass lamps and gold-coloured drapery. a person is seated on the throne wearing rust-brown robes, rudraksha beads and a gold ceremonial necklace; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page's label, and the attendants are priests and devotees.2017-10-05Seated on a red-and-cream cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold backdrop, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala with a gold necklace receives a white and red flower garland. A shirtless man in a purple and gold dhoti with a white shawl stands at left, holding the garland up and offering it. Red velvet curtains hang behind, with a microphone at right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and being garlanded as the honoured speaker.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange robes being garlanded during a ritual. A man in a white cotton kurta and glasses holds long strands of white and orange flower garlands raised above the seated figure's head. The seated figure is almost entirely covered by large layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves, and wears rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. To the left, a bald man with white tilak marks on his forehead, smiling, wears an orange cloth and a dark bead mala. Brass kalasha vessels and a brass lamp stand on a table nearby. The scene appears to be a garlanding ceremony in a ritual setting.2015-07-31A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with a red and turquoise flower garland and a gold necklace, places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head cloth. The devotee's hands are folded in anjali. Behind them, saffron-clad attendants stand near a metal bowl, and a golden ornate throne canopy and a gilded lion-like figure appear beside the seated man. Palm trees and an open-sided canopy frame the outdoor ceremonial setting. a person is the seated man, identified by the turban, saffron garments, rudraksha and ornate gold necklace and his role as the one giving blessing from the throne.2015-08-09A photograph of a ceremony in a gold-hung shrine room. A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, a dark red-brown cloth and a large multi-coloured garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers sits on a red cushioned seat. A priest in white dhoti with a gold border and orange shawl leans forward and offers him an item with both hands. Behind them stand other attendants, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and a large floral garland hangs on the wall with green leaves and a gold trident-shaped ornament at the left. The seated man has distinctive dreadlocked hair and garlands, but the appearance is not clear enough for a confident identification.2016-07-19October 05 20172017-10-05