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A seated bearded man in maroon-red robes and flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions beneath a multicoloured canopy, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. A woman in a white dhoti-style garment and green blouse bends forward at left, with a flower garland on a wooden seat before her. A bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala at right holds a small object toward the seated figure.

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April 17 20172017-04-17A photograph of a ceremony under a corrugated canopy outdoors, with green foliage behind. A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard, rudraksha-style garlands of white and pink flowers, and a rust-red robe smiles from an ornate gold throne with a fan-shaped gold back and red cushions, under a multicoloured fringed canopy. Two devotees in white dhoti with gold borders bow forward with folded hands, one wearing a green blouse behind them and a gold-bordered cloth. Marigold and pink flower garlands drape the seat and a wooden stand with offerings. The seated man is a person by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate throne, and a presentation consistent with the page's context; the page does not state he is present, so this is set to unsure. Three people are visible.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A seated bearded man in a red-brown saffron robe and flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion under a striped multicoloured canopy. A priest in white dhoti with a yellow border and bare chest stands at left, bending and tending a wooden ritual stand heaped with flowers and garlands, while a second bare-chested man in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a small brass vessel toward the seated figure. A woman in green with flower garland stands at far left. Flower garlands and a bouquet rest on a gold footstool. The person on the throne wears a rudraksha mala and a bindi-style vibhuti mark, with a saffron robe and a gold-trimmed throne setting. a person cues are not sufficiently distinctive, so the seated figure is described by role only.2017-04-17A bearded man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe and a white-flowered garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions under a gold canopy with fringed trim. He raises one hand in blessing and smiles. Two devotees bow before him: a woman in a green blouse with flowers in her hair and a person in white ritual clothing with gold trim kneels forward, head bowed toward his feet. A red thread is visible on his wrist and a tilak mark is on his forehead. Open-sided pavilion setting with palm trees behind. Outdoor naming ceremony.2017-04-17A photograph of a seated man on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion, under a tent canopy with a fringed gold and red canopy top. The seated man wears a maroon-red robe, a white-and-pink flower garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with long dark hair and a beard; he smiles and raises one hand in blessing. In front of him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border bends forward in reverence, and a woman in a green top with flower garland also bends in devotion. Flower garlands drape the throne base. Appearance-based candidate: a person, with the seated figure wearing maroon robe, long hair, beard and garlands on a ceremonial throne; the page does not state he is present, so this is uncertain.2017-04-17A seated man in a golden, ornately carved throne with a red cushion sits at the centre, smiling, wearing a rust-orange robe, a long white and purple flower garland, a gold pendant necklace, a rudraksha mala, and armbands. Behind him stands a golden staff. Seated on a striped rug in front are a woman in an orange top, a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl and folded hands, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a red mala and white body markings, and another man bare-chested with white forehead markings. A bowl with flowers and a small gold kalasha-like vessel rests before the throne. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace on the throne.2017-06-26A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne under a tiered, multicoloured canopy with tassels, inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. He wears a rust-red robe, a flower garland and a red bindi, smiling and resting his hands on his lap. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered yellow sashes stand beside him: the one on the left wears a green-and-flower garland and bends forward with folded hands, while the one on the right, with hair in a bun and a rudraksha-style neck cord, holds a small brass vessel toward him. A woman in a green top stands at the far left. Marigold and white flower garlands lie on the throne base. Overall, this is a throne-seated ritual honouring at a temple-style setting. a person identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A photo of a naming ceremony under a tented canopy. A seated man in rust-orange robes, with long dark hair, a beard and a flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions beneath a gold-and-red parasol. A woman in a peach sari with green blouse and a garland stands at left with hands folded in reverence. Before the throne, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti kneels and offers flowers at the seated man's feet. Another woman in orange stands in the background near a small table. Gold-patterned throne base and garlands are visible.2017-04-17