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A seated man in a rust-red robe with an orange-gold border and a long gold-beaded mala necklace washes his hands in a large ornate silver bowl placed on a banana leaf. A red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him stands an ornate silver-framed throne back with a heart-shaped motif. A person in white clothing holds a silver dish at the right edge.

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March 15 20142014-03-15December 16 20132013-12-16December 16 20132013-12-16A seated man in an orange-red dhoti-style wrap with a gold-coloured border and a long multi-strand gold necklace dips his decorated hand into a large ornate silver bowl filled with yellow-orange material resting on green leaves. He has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a white forehead mark. Behind him is an elaborate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion. Probable Swamiji is seated before the bowl, with the distinctive long hair, saffron-toned ceremonial clothing and gold necklace cues.2014-03-15September 13 20142014-09-13A seated man in a gilded, ornate throne with a red cushioned back sits in front of a large ornamental silver bowl placed on a banana leaf. He wears a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with a red bindi and horizontal white marks on his forehead. He reaches into the bowl with his right hand, scooping yellow grains or offering material. Behind him stand a white pedestal fan and an arrangement of red and white roses. The scene suggests a seated ritual offering, with the throne and mala as distinguishing cues. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the throne in saffron robes with rudraksha mala.2014-09-13A seated man in a rust-orange shawl and orange robe sits before an ornate silver-embossed chair with a lion motif. He wears a long necklace of gold beads and a thin silver chain, and a red-orange tilak marks his forehead. His eyes are closed as he presses his hand into a large embossed silver bowl of yellow turmeric paste, a ritual abhishekam-style preparation. A white cloth covers the table and folded white towels rest beside him. A probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange ceremonial clothing and gold rudraksha-style beads. The purple bird logo appears in the upper left.2014-01-22September 13 20142014-09-13Annadhan in 20142014-01-01A man seated in front of an ornate silver-framed throne backdrop, eyes closed, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style wrap with a gold-coloured edge and multiple strands of gold and red beaded necklaces. He has a red tilak mark on his forehead and a gold-coloured bracelet on his wrist. Both hands rest on a large silver bowl filled with yellow turmeric-coloured offering. A tall silver staff rises behind his head. No other people are visible.2014-03-15January 22 20142014-01-22A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions sits before a large embossed silver bowl on a low table draped with pink cloth and a green leaf. He wears a rust-red and gold-bordered robe over the shoulder, a long rudraksha mala with a red bindi on his forehead, and a white bandaged right forearm. His eyes are closed as his hand rests on the bowl's edge. Behind him stand painted deity figures with green and gold garments on a blue and red backdrop. A plastic bottle sits at the left edge of the table. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned robe, seated on a throne performing a ritual gesture with the silver bowl, consistent with the page's annadhan context.2013-01-01