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A figure in red-orange robes sits on a small gilded footstool in front of an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a dark turban-like headdress, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a rudraksha mala, and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. Long white floral garlands hang from a gold chain frame beside him, and to the right a pile of white sacks wrapped in orange cloth is placed on a scale-like stand. Brass oil lamps with bird finials and trident-topped rods stand at left. A man in white dhoti and a red shawl stands behind, and another attendant in white stands at the far right edge.

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A seated man in a red-orange robe sits cross-legged on a low gold-and-red padded platform on a red stage. He wears a large multi-strand rudraksha mala with a gold ornament, a gold headband and a black turban-style head covering, and gold armlets. Beside him a tall pillar is wound with white flower garlands and white flower strands hang in swags. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne with a striped tiger-skin cover, and gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the scene. Orange cloth bundles and green leaves lie at his feet. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair under a turban-style covering, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and his role is the seated presiding figure in a pushpabhishekam and padapuja setting.2016-05-24A 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 photograph of a seated man on a gold-framed swing-throne in a temple-style hall. He wears a red-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace of layered beads, gold armbands and a dark headdress with a gold band, and sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tiger-skin cushion lies behind him. Opposite him, a tall gold pillar wrapped with white flower garlands supports a swing hung with a saffron cloth and bundled white sacks of rice labelled Supreme Petrochem. Gold trident-topped and kalasha-style lamp stands and a red carpet frame the scene; a second man in white stands at the right edge. This appears to be a Tulabharam offering, where devotees weigh a person against goods donated to charity. a person appearance uncertain; the seated man's presentation has some cues but is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm.2016-05-24A seated man in red-orange robes sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, smiling, with his hands resting on his knees. He wears a heavy orange-gold garland of beads, a large ornate pendant, bangles and a red forehead mark, with dark hair swept up in a turban-like wrap. White flower garlands hang from chains around the throne, a golden pillar is wrapped in white blossoms, and brass trishula staffs and ceremonial lamps frame the stage. An orange cloth bundle with greenery sits at the base. The scene suggests a ritual puja setting.2016-05-24A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on a gilded ornate throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, hung with white flower garlands on a swing-like frame. He wears a dark turban-style headdress with red and gold ornaments, layered orange-red beads and a gold necklace, with red tilak on his forehead. Around the throne stand golden trishula tridents, brass oil lamps (deepas) with bird finials, a golden lion figure, and a silver-toned lamp stand. A saffron cloth bundle with a coconut and garlands sits at the right. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge. Setting is a stage or temple-style hall with red drapes.2016-05-24A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, speaking into a handheld microphone with his right hand raised in a gesture. He wears a dark red robe, a black turban with a gold ornament, multiple rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant necklace. Garlands of white flowers hang from the golden canopy poles, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Offerings including fruit, flowers and papers sit at the base of the throne on a red stage. A gold trident and a Swami-style decorated staff frame the scene.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a golden-ornate throne sits on a red cushion draped with a tiger-striped skin, wearing a dark hair crown, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace over red-maroon robes with a golden armband. A white flower garland hangs from a gold swing frame beside him. Behind him is a gilded throne backrest with a carved deity motif, a golden trident and a brass oil lamp stand on the right. Red stage drapery and marigold offerings sit at the foot of the stage. The figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji claim: long swept-back hair, rudraksha and ceremonial gold cues, so the candidate is probable and present in person.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion and red velvet pillows, draped in swings of white flower garlands. He wears a black turban-style head covering, red robes, a heavy rudraksha mala and gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and smiles while his hands rest in his lap. Gold lamps and a kalasha-like brass stand sit beside him, with a red curtain behind, and a pile of green leaves, flowers and offerings lies at the base of the throne. a person: the seated central figure, identified by his throne, saffron-red ceremonial robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery, placed in a ritual seat.2016-05-24A seated man in red and gold ceremonial attire sits on an ornate golden swing decorated with white flower garlands at a festive stage. He wears a large gold and beaded garland, bangles, and a dark pleated headdress, smiling. Behind him is a gilded throne backed by a tiger-skin cushion. Golden trident-topped stands, brass oil lamps, a golden deity figure on the left, and flower offerings surround the stage, consistent with a pushpabhishekam or padapuja setting.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24