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A festive temple-style photograph of a ceremony under a decorated tent with red and white drapes and string lights. A man seated on a red cushioned throne, wearing a dark cap-like headdress and a long garland of pink, red, yellow and white flowers, is adorned with floral garlands and holds two decorated staffs. Beside him stands a bald man with ash markings, wearing a saffron-orange cloth and a large gold-and-beaded necklace. In front, a man in white clothes with a white sash and rudraksha mala bends forward to offer something on a tray of fruit and flowers. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, and a woman in a sari, watch closely. A golden lion-shaped throne armrest and gold decorations frame the scene, with a camera on a tripod visible at the back.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03July 19 20162016-07-19December 29 20102010-12-29July 19 20162016-07-19Outdoor evening gathering under floodlights, with a crowd of devotees behind a barrier. A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a cushion is surrounded by yellow and orange marigold garlands and red flowers. He wears a white turban, a leopard-print shawl over a white garment, and a long garland, and is smiling broadly. Devotees in white kurtas and an orange-clad man with a shawl stand close, and a person in white kneels and bows near the throne. A tray of coins, nuts and a coconut sits on the dais. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left. The seated figure matches the page's Swamiji candidate by visible cues: turban, long swept-back hair and ornate garland, with clothing and adornment consistent with the cues, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) and marked in_person.2010-12-29A ceremonial stage scene with petals scattered on the floor. Seated on an ornate golden throne heaped with white, yellow and red flower garlands, a man wearing a golden-brown turban and a beige-gold silk garment holds a microphone and gestures while speaking. A young man kneels before him in white, wearing an orange shawl. Standing nearby, men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with orange shawls and flower garlands, look on with hands folded. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a flower garland stands with palms pressed together. Behind them hang red drapes and a painted decorative panel. The throne and figure appear in a ritual honouring setting, but the seated man's appearance is not distinctive enough to establish identity.2006-12-29July 19 20162016-07-19August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne with a gold lion-headed armrest, receiving offerings of bananas from devotees pressing forward. The seated figure wears an orange-brown turban, bare upper body with dark braided hair, and a garland of white, blue and pink flowers; the appearance is a person candidate with the crown-like turban, long hair and garland cues. Around him, devotees in white dhotis, saffron and red sarees, a pink shawl and a man in a rudraksha necklace and forehead markings press in with bananas. A shaved-headed devotee in an orange cloth and beaded necklace stands in the foreground near the golden lion. A translucent water bottle sits at the left edge and a crowd fills the hall behind.2016-04-30A festive photograph under a white tent with red and white drapes and string lights. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, beside a golden bull (Nandi) sculpture, wears a red-and-saffron garment, a multi-strand bead necklace with a red and yellow floral garland, and has long swept-back dark hair; he smiles and receives a yellow fruit from a priest. The priest in front wears a white dhoti, a saffron shawl, a sacred thread, and white tripundra marks on his forehead, and holds a silver tray of flower petals. Around them, devotees in white and cream clothes, some with orange or saffron shawls, hold trays of offerings including yellow sweets and flowers, and a cameraman with a tripod stands behind. Visible people number roughly two dozen or more. The garlands, fruit, and gold throne suggest a ceremonial reception in a temple-style setting.2016-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on a red and gold throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a long red and gold garment, a tall black hair crown, a large red and white flower garland, and white marks on the face. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis approach, one kneeling at his feet and presenting offerings from a yellow box, while a man in an orange-striped robe with a gold necklace and an upper-arm band stands behind the throne. A white tent and red carpet frame the outdoor evening setting, with a crowd standing behind.2016-01-03