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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold and silver throne decorated with pink and white flower garlands, green leaves and a green-and-gold draped canopy. He wears a large gold crown, a rudraksha-style ceremonial gold necklace and layered pink flower malas, with a vertical white and red tilak on his forehead; he holds a small green and orange object in one hand with eyes closed. To his left, a shaven-headed attendant in white with gold chains and a white sacred-thread garment stands beside a silver ritual staff. Red and orange flowers scatter across the throne in a festive temple-style setting. The man's appearance with saffron robes, crown and garlands fits the Swamiji (probable) description for this Avatar Day celebration.

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A photograph of a bearded man seated on a gold-decorated throne with orange cushions, eyes closed and smiling, wearing a large ornate gold crown, rust-orange robes, and layered garlands of pink and white flowers draped over his shoulders and chest. He is surrounded by a canopy of white and gold cloth, green foliage, and red and pink flower strands, with a gold and silver ritual trident and a brass vessel nearby. On the left, a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes with sacred markings holds the trident. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the crown, saffron-orange robes, and rudraksha-style garlands; this appearance-based label applies only to the seated figure. Two people are visible.2016-12-23A smiling man with a full black beard sits on an ornate golden throne within a floral canopy of pink, red and white garlands and draped cream cloth with a green-and-gold border. He wears a tall gold crown, a rust-orange robe, a multi-strand pink flower garland and gold necklaces. To his left a bare-chested shaved-headed attendant wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace and stands beside red flowers and a brass vessel.2016-12-23A smiling man with a full black beard sits enthroned on a golden seat with orange cushions, framed by a flower-decorated canopy of pink and white garlands, red roses, marigolds and green foliage. He wears an ornate gold crown, an orange-brown robe and a long multi-strand pink flower garland with silver ornaments, and a red tilak on his forehead. To the left, a bald man in white with a gold-beaded necklace is partly visible. The scene reads as a ceremonial darshan setting. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the crown, ornate gold, garlands and saffron-orange robe in a ceremonial throne setting.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A smiling bearded man in an ornate gold crown with a central motif sits on a gold-framed throne decorated with red flowers, garlands and a green cloth canopy. He wears an orange-brown robe, a rudraksha-style mala of pink and white flower garlands, and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him hang pink and white flower strands, and a green parrot figure sits on the throne edge. At left, a partly visible attendant in white dhoti holds a silver trident. a person appears in the centre on the throne, with the crown, ornate gold and garland cues.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A smiling man with a trimmed beard sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with red rose petals, wearing an orange-brown robe and a golden crown, with a pink and white flower garland layered across his chest and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him hang strings of pink flower buds and white blooms, green foliage, and a white and gold draped canopy with a green-and-maroon fabric valance. At the left edge, a second man in white holds a silver trident-topped staff, with a red sacred thread and a watch visible on his wrist. a person is seated centrally as the honoured figure; the scene reads as a formal floral-decorated ceremony.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man in a decorated festival setting. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red-and-white flower garland around his neck, a rudraksha-style necklace with ceremonial gold, and an orange-brown robe, with white tilak on his forehead and eyes closed in a serene expression. Marigolds and red flowers decorate the foreground. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in white with tilak holds a silver trident-like staff. Swamiji (probable) is shown with distinctive crown, garlands, saffron-orange robe and ceremonial necklace, presiding as a honoured guest in a procession-style celebration.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in a golden crown and saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold palanquin-style seat, smiling broadly, decorated with garlands of pink and white flowers and red rose petals. A bald attendant bare-chested with a gold necklace and white tripundra marks sits at the left. Green foliage, white cloth drapes and pink and magenta blossoms frame the scene. Given the page's association with the Avatar Day celebration, this appears to be Swamiji (probable), identifiable by the ornate gold crown, saffron robe, and garland-laden seat of honour. Vibhuti marks adorn the attendant.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23