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A photograph of a seated man in a pink and gold turban and white shawl, heavily adorned with red and white flower garlands, gold necklaces and bangles, sitting on a bed of pink rose petals in front of a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. A woman in a white top and a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and brown knitted cap reach forward to hold his hands. Behind them a gold throne-like chair with a red cushion and a painted forest backdrop appear, with a figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads at the left edge. a person appears as the central figure seated in ceremonial dress, with the honouring flowers and petals indicating a garlanded reception. Three physical people are visible prominently.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a throne heaped with pink rose petals and a large arrangement of yellow, purple and red marigold garlands. The central figure wears a pink and gold turban, a red rose garland, a heavy gold-and-bead necklace and a white shawl, and smiles broadly. Two people attend: a woman in a white sari with a red-banded headscarf-free look and gold bangles reaches out to touch the seated figure's hands, while a man in a white shirt and brown knitted cap leans in beside her. A golden throne back with a carved deity motif stands at left, and a backdrop shows a painted tree. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the turban, garlands and ornate gold necklace and shawl.2013-01-06January 01 20132013-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in orange, yellow, purple, white and red. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand gold necklace and a long rudraksha-style mala of red and white beads, with gold earrings and bangles. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped finials flank the throne, and a gold-framed kalasha-style ornament is visible above. The backdrop is a colourful painted set. The man's hands rest on the armrests as he faces the camera.2013-01-01A seated man is almost buried under a heaped mound of marigolds, roses and other flowers in red, yellow, orange and purple, on a golden throne backed by a large floral arch and a gold-crowned canopy with a trident finial. Standing to his left, a woman in an orange-and-blue sari and a woman in a cream sari with glasses press their palms together, and a man in a white kurta with folded hands stands beside them. On the right, two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand near a tall silver oil lamp shaped like a rooster. A small printed portrait is pinned to the first woman's sari. The festooned backdrop and flowers suggest a formal reception. Several people are visible, most of them standing near the throne.2010-01-01A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron dhoti-style cloth with a golden-yellow border sits on an ornate gold throne richly decorated with carved gold work and a garland arch of red, orange, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. He wears a gold-bead necklace and red garlands, and his hands are joined in namaste with a smile. Brass lamps with peacock-shaped finials flank the throne, with lit oil lamps on either side. A photograph of a single person on a throne, one physical person present.2013-01-01April 04 20182018-04-04November 17 20092009-11-17A photograph of a ritual in an ashram hall. A man in an orange turban, saffron-orange garment and white garland sits on a red cushioned seat at left, extending his hand to take an orange fruit from a kneeling man in white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a deity murti sits on a golden throne draped with multicoloured flower garlands. Two women in white saris, one holding a silver plate of fruit and bananas, stand near brass oil lamps arranged on the floor. Other attendees stand in the background, and a potted plant is at right.2015-06-02A photo of a birthday or honouring ceremony in an indoor hall. A seated figure bare-chested, with a pink turban and a white and gold dhoti, wears layered garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The figure sits on a throne-like seat heaped with marigolds and roses, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A man in a white shirt bends forward to offer something from a plate and touch the figure's hand. Behind them, a priest in a red-brown dhoti holds a silver tray aloft. To the left, a sannyasi in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits beside a golden chair, and a woman in an orange sari and a man in a green shirt stand nearby. A golden throne back frames the scene. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance; cues are limited to the pink turban and garlands.2013-01-06May 11 20142014-05-11A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron dhoti-style robes sits eyes closed with hands folded in his lap, wearing layered rudraksha malas and rudraksha bracelets. He sits on a red velvet throne cushioned by red bolsters, flanked by silver lion figures, in front of a multicolour garland arch of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Behind him are golden deity murtis, a central figure with a crown and raised hand holding a fruit, flanked by two smaller figures. A silver staff leans on the right and a small framed portrait sits on a silver table at left. The setting appears to be a satsang or meditation session. Probable Swamiji, seated in meditation on the throne, with turban, rudraksha malas and saffron robes as distinguishing cues.2017-11-27A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in a rust-brown turban and brown silk dhoti, bare-chested and wearing gold bangles and an armlet, bent forward with eyes lowered as he adorns a golden deity murti with garlands. Long dark braided hair hangs down his back. He wears a flower garland of pink and white blossoms around his neck and his hands rest on a golden figure decorated with green jeweled ornaments. Behind him, yellow, orange and red flower garlands drape the shrine, and additional gilded statues with ornate jewellery and a golden cobra-hood backdrop are visible. Two smaller figures in red turbans appear at the left edge. This appears to be a temple decoration or abhishekam-style puja. The man bears distinctive long hair and a turban; appearance is suggestive but not conclusive, so presence is marked unsure.2016-12-14