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A photograph of a seated man in an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a black turban with a gold crown, rust-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant necklace, performing a ritual by pouring liquid from a green-tipped vessel onto a golden lion-headed object. Two attendants sit beside him: one on the left in white and gold cloth with a rudraksha garland and white forehead marks, and one in the centre in orange cloth with bangles and earrings, holding a decorated woven container. A large painted backdrop of a red and gold figure on an elaborately caparisoned animal sits behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a black turban with a gold crown, rust-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold pendant necklace, matching the page-described presiding role.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a golden-throned dais with a painted backdrop of a red-caparisoned elephant. A seated figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown, a saffron-orange garment with a gold-bordered wrap, rudraksha malas and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace; he sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and extends his arm to receive an offering. Probable Swamiji in this role, identified by compatible cues of gold crown, rudraksha and ornate saffron clothing. Beside him on the left, a man with long hair and a white dhoti with gold border, wearing rudraksha beads and an armband, looks toward the seated figure. In front, a younger man in an orange cloth and beaded armbands holds out a colourful woven basket beside a gold lion-shaped sculpture.2016-01-31Ceremonial stage scene at a Kumbh Mela event. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a rust-red robe, a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, with bare feet on a red footstool. A young priest in orange robes and a pink cloth stands at left holding the pink cloth; an older man in a white dhoti with red sash and rudraksha beads at right holds a copper kalasha pot. Brass lamps stand at the sides and pink flowers lie on the floor, with a gilded trident and ornamental fan behind.2016-05-24Night-time ritual photograph at an outdoor ceremony. A seated man on a red cushioned throne before a gold-leaf backdrop wears a maroon-red cloth, layered rudraksha and gold-bead garlands, a gold necklace, gold armlets and a patterned leopard-print headband, with eyes closed and hands extended. Before him a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti bends forward, offering his palms over the seated man's hands. Behind them, figures in saffron-orange robes and white tilak marks on their foreheads stand, one holding a fan. The seated figure appears to be the a person, identified by the long swept-back hair tied up, rudraksha malas, gold ornaments and ceremonial red-and-gold clothing, while the devotees are in white and saffron attire.2017-08-22A seated man in a maroon-red dhoti-style wrap with a matching shawl over his bare shoulders wears long gold beaded necklaces and a large gold pendant, and has rudraksha bands on his arms. He has long swept-back dark hair and a short beard, and his eyes are closed as he extends his arm. A younger attendant in an orange turban, orange cloth and rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a colourful striped woven basket-like container and a small grey box. A white ornate chair with red upholstery and a silver lion-shaped figurine sit at the lower edge, with a red curtain and pillar in the background.2017-09-24Ceremonial photo at a golden throne: a seated man in orange-saffron robes, a tall black turban, white vertical tilak, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holds green leaves and a small vessel toward a bare-chested devotee with a teal-and-gold turban, neck beads and white markings on his body. Behind them a large painted image of a deity with flowing hair. Golden throne ornamentation fills the right side.2016-01-30A seated man in a deep red-maroon robe and ornate gold necklaces with rudraksha beads on his arms sits on a red and white throne-like seat, reaching out to receive a colourful woven basket from a young attendant. The attendant wears an orange turban and orange cloth, with rudraksha malas across his bare chest and white ash markings on his shoulders. The seated man, who has long swept-back hair and a tilak, is accepting the basket with a green leaf-stem. A white tiger figurine sits in the foreground, and a pink and yellow setting with a dark blue speaker is visible at left.2017-09-24February 21 20172017-02-21A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with a gilded golden backrest carved with ornate figures. He wears a tall black hair crown, a red tilak on his forehead, gold armlets and bangles. A devotee in a white shirt with a red headband bows forward and touches the golden lion-shaped armrest of the throne with both hands, while a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. A red curtain hangs behind. The scene resembles a darshan moment at a throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in saffron robes, tall black crown-style hair, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments; the devotee bows before him.2016-06-19February 06 20132013-02-06A seated man on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion armrests is receiving a ritual from a standing attendant in orange. The seated man wears a leopard-print headband, a long multicoloured garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers, a brown dhoti and gold jewellery, and has his hands cupped together in a gesture of reverence. The attendant bends forward from the right, wearing an orange turban and orange dhoti with a bare upper body and a white sacred thread, and holds a ceremonial implement with a long handle. A large gilded backrest with ornate carvings stands behind the throne, with red drapes in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair tied up, a multicoloured garland and gold necklaces on a throne, matching the page's reference to Swamiji's presence.2017-08-25A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a red-orange turban with a small jewelled ornament, rudraksha mala necklaces, gold chains, bangles and armlets, and a red-orange wrap over a dark garment; the figure extends a hand toward a wooden table laden with fruit and a yellow offering. Facing them, a man in a white shirt sits with palms joined in respect. Behind, saffron-robed priests with white vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms stand and kneel near a golden ritual setting and a red draped backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's turban, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments match the candidate cues, and the figure is presented as the central honoured person of the satsang-style ritual.2015-05-10A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a tall black turban-like headwrap, white forehead marking and red bindi sits on a gold-and-leopard-print throne with a golden lion-head armrest. Layered rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant hang at the chest. He extends a hand toward a man in a white shirt who is handing him a small white packet or card. A camera operator and another man stand behind, and a gold-framed backdrop with a lotus motif is visible.2016-01-30 +1 copies