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A photograph of a festival procession at a temple setting. A large ornate palanquin with a canopy is decorated with white, pink, yellow and orange flower garlands. A seated figure in a cream and gold embroidered outfit, with a saffron-orange turban and long dark hair, has a gold necklace and is being garlanded and attended. A man in an orange shirt leans in to touch the seated figure's shoulder while others stand around, including a man in white with a garland, a woman in a cream sari, and two women in white and green saris at right. A painted backdrop of stone temple architecture with carved pillars and greenery sits behind the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the palanquin, identified by the saffron turban, long hair, and ornate gold-embroidered garments.

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December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a festive scene at an ashram event. A man seated on a throne-like chair decorated with garlands of yellow, white, pink and red flowers and green leaves is being honoured. He wears a cream and gold ornate outfit, a tan turban and a gold necklace, and a white fan with feathers is raised behind him. Standing beside him, a man in a white kurta with a flower garland raises his hand toward the seated man's head, while a smiling woman in a white and green sari with a rudraksha mala sits in front. Other people in white clothing stand at the left and right, and a painted temple-pillar backdrop is behind them. Only the seated man's appearance could plausibly be taken as a person, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2006-12-30A photograph of a festival scene in front of a painted backdrop of a stone temple. 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A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the far right. The backdrop shows a painted stone temple scene with a hanging ornamental banner at left. Garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers decorate the canopy and seat.2006-12-30A photograph of a seated man on a garlanded throne in a ceremonial setting. He wears an orange-gold turban with a white feather plume, a gold-and-cream embroidered robe, a gold necklace and long dark hair, with a red cushion behind him. The throne is decorated with white, pink, yellow and orange flower garlands. Around him, people in white dhotis and kurtas stand or bend in respect, including a man in white leaning toward the seated figure and a woman in a red sari with a pink border. A man in white at left and another with a flower garland at the back complete the group. A painted temple backdrop with stone carving and greenery appears behind them. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a plume turban and ornate gold-and-saffron clothing with a ceremonial throne, which is consistent with the a person candidate; the identification remains uncertain from appearance alone.2006-12-30A stage ceremony in front of a painted temple backdrop with red curtains and a decorated pillar. A seated figure on a gold ornate throne is garlanded with flower garlands and wears a saffron-and-cream turban and cream robes, holding a microphone. Around the throne, a standing man in white ritual clothes and an orange shawl holds a paper, a man in white kneels and others in white dhotis and garlands stand near. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders stand with hands folded, one holding a garland. The floor is strewn with flower petals and garlands. Several people in white are visible, with a throne dais covered in white and orange flowers.2006-12-29A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. The seated person wears a pink turban, a white and saffron-bordered shawl over saffron clothing, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a red-and-white flower garland, and holds a bouquet. A man in white ritual clothes stands beside the throne, bending toward the seated figure and resting a hand on the throne's edge, while a woman in a pink sari stands at the left edge. Gold lamps stand to the right.2013-01-06A seated man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a gold chain and a gold-and-orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white, yellow, pink and orange flower garlands and a canopy. A standing man in a white shirt and blue trousers reaches up to touch the seated man's forehead in blessing. A boy in a brown striped sweater and a pink-saried woman stand beside the throne, and a man in white kurta stands at left. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a stone temple gateway with carved pillars.2006-12-30A photograph of a seated figure on a large gold throne with red cushions, draped in garlands of white, pink and yellow flowers, with a trident leaning against the throne. The seated man wears a cream and gold robe, a pale turban topped with a decorative crown and peacock feather, and a pink and white flower garland across his chest. He holds a white flower in one hand and smiles. Flanking him, a woman in a white sari stands at left beside a table of fruit, and a man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, holding a camera, stands at right. A man in white clothes leans in, and a small boy in a striped shirt bends forward near the throne. Flower petals cover the red carpet, and a painted orange mountain backdrop fills the background. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure are a crown, turban, ornate gold-and-cream clothing and a trident, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person seated on the throne.2009-08-16December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and pink flowers, with a canopy above and a red cushion beneath. The seated man wears a gold-embroidered beige kurta and matching trousers with an orange-gold turban and a red fan-shaped backrest behind him. An older man in white dhoti and shirt stands before the throne, reaching toward the seated figure's hand in a gesture of honour. A kneeling attendant in white with an orange shawl is at the lower left, and a garlanded man stands at the far left. Backdrop shows a painted temple-style architectural scene with stone pillars, and flower petals are scattered on the floor. The seated figure is not identifiable from appearance and no name is printed in the image.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30