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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne smiling during a gathering. He wears a rust-red draped garment, a heavy gold necklace of beads with a large gold pendant, a red-and-gold armband, and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead; his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A microphone stand is positioned beside him. Facing him from the left, a shaven-headed figure in an orange-saffron wrap sits with bare back, holding a white cloth and offering, with white sacred markings on the shoulders. Gold ritual objects, a golden elephant figure on the right, and red and gold draped fabrics fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a rust-red robe, so the appearance cues are distinctive.

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A man with long dreadlocks and a white forehead mark sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing a rust-red robe, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, a gold waist belt and red-beaded armbands. A microphone stand is near him. In the foreground at left, a person with shaved head and white body markings in orange clothing holds a silver bowl of flowers. Behind them are gold-coloured vessels, red and maroon drapes and a gold figure of an animal at right. The man on the throne is a person seated in a ceremonial role, shown with long dreadlocks, rudraksha armbands and gold ornaments.2017-10-01A seated man in a rust-orange robe and heavy gold ornamental necklaces, with a white tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, smiles while raising one hand in blessing from a silver throne with ornate carved backrest. Gold rudraksha-style bracelets and red arm bands adorn his arms. In the foreground a shirtless attendant with a red-orange cloth and white ash markings on his torso offers a silver tray of white flowers with pink petals. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, and a golden deity or ceremonial figure with a raised trunk-like form sits at right, with red drapes and gold decor behind.2017-10-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, smiling broadly with eyes closed and one hand raised in a gesture. He wears a rust-brown robe, a heavy gold necklace of beads with a large gold pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and has long dark hair, a beard and a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead. He is probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a distinctive pendant), seated in a position of honour. In the foreground a bare-chested man in an orange cloth with white body markings offers a tray of white and pink flowers. Behind them are gold-toned shrine elements, a red cloth, a microphone stand and a gold figure at the right edge.2017-10-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne smiling broadly during an exchange with a shaved-headed devotee. The seated man wears a rust-red robe, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large gold pendant, a gold-and-red armband, and a white vertical forehead mark; long dark hair falls to his shoulders and a microphone stand is at his side. The devotee in front, seen from behind, is bare-chested with white sandal markings on his back and shoulders, wears an orange cloth and holds a white cloth with pink flowers. Behind them are gold decorative items, draped red and purple fabrics, and a golden elephant figure at right. a person cues: long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and a seated throne-like position. In person.2017-10-01September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesOctober 01 20172017-10-01May 24 20172017-05-24A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver throne, smiling with eyes closed and raising one hand in a blessing gesture. He wears long dark hair, a white forehead band with a red dot, a rust-red cloth wrap, a heavy gold necklace of beads with a large gold pendant, and red-beaded bracelets. A microphone stand is at right. In front of him, a person with dreadlocked hair in a bun, wearing orange clothing and white body markings, kneels and holds a silver tray with flowers and a white cloth bundle. Golden elephant and red drapes fill the background.2017-10-01September 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair and a beard sits on an ornate silver throne with red upholstery, smiling with eyes closed and raising one palm toward a bare-shouldered, shaved-headed man in front of him who holds his hands together. The seated man wears a rust-red saffron-toned shawl, a long gold necklace of beads, a large gold pendant, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms, with a vertical tilak on his forehead. Blurred gold statues appear in the background. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role as the one being honoured; the visible cues are long hair, saffron-toned clothing, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha malas. The kneeling figure wears a sacred thread and red thread on his wrist.2017-09-24 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne with a carved floral backrest and red cushion, eyes closed, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace with a temple-shaped pendant, gold armlets with red beads, and long dark hair with a white forehead mark and red bindi. Swamiji (probable) by appearance: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial dress. Before him, a person with white painted markings on the shoulders and back, wearing an orange cloth and bangles, offers a silver tray with white flowers and wrapped items. Behind are gold-and-red draped fabrics, a golden elephant figure on the right, and a microphone stand.2017-10-01April 16 20172017-04-16 +1 copies