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A seated man in a red-orange robe and dhoti sits on a gold-chained swing draped with white flower garlands, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. He wears layered heavy gold necklaces with a central gold pendant, a tiered black hair crown with gold ornaments, gold bangles and rings, and a red bindi. Behind him stands a red and gold ornate backdrop, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. Appearance-based cues including the elaborate black hair crown, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-red clothing make him a Swamiji (probable) candidate, present in person at this event.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A smiling man seated on an ornate gold swing draped with white flower garlands, wearing a crown with a crescent ornament, gold forehead band, long dark hair, red vibhuti mark on the forehead, layered gold beaded necklaces with a large pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and red sleeveless robes over a red cloth. Behind him is a tiger-striped cushion and gold brocade backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the appearance-based label, based on the crown, long hair, rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial jewellery, with the page noting the event as a Kumbh Mela pushpabhishekam and padapuja. Only one physical person is visible.2016-05-24A seated man in deep maroon-red robes sits on a flower-garlanded swing with white blossom chains, smiling broadly with hands resting in lap. He wears a gold crown with crescent and a large gold pendant, multiple thick gold beaded necklaces, gold armbands and many rings. Background shows a trident-like staff, a tiger-striped cushion and a glittering golden throne. The figure has long matted dark hair and a vermilion forehead mark.2016-05-24A seated man in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate golden swing decorated with white flower garlands and gold chains, in front of a golden-embroidered backdrop and a tiger-striped cushion. He wears a tall dark top-knot wrapped with a gold crown-like headpiece, a red forehead mark, and multiple layered gold beaded necklaces with a large gold pendant, plus gold armlets and rings. A gold trident stands at the left edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing a crown, long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and saffron-toned clothing, seated in a role of honour during the Ujjain Kumbh Mela event.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in red-saffron robes sits on a gold-framed swing decorated with white flower garlands, raising his right hand in blessing while smiling. He wears heavy layered gold necklaces, a gold crown with a crescent ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold bangles. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat behind him, and an ornate gold and orange backdrop surrounds the scene.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A smiling man with long dark hair swept up sits cross-legged on a swing with white jasmine garlands and gold chains. He wears a deep red-maroon robe, a thick multi-strand gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, gold bangles and rings, and a gold headband with a red mark on his forehead. He touches his hair with one hand, possibly holding a green leaf. Behind him are ornate gold and red decorations and a striped tiger-print cloth. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in person on a ceremonial swing during the ritual event.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a maroon sleeveless robe sits cross-legged on a swing hung with white flower garlands and metal chains, in front of a red and gold ceremonial backdrop with a tiger-striped cushion. He wears a tall gold crown with a crescent, a gold headband, long dark hair, multiple heavy gold rudraksha-style necklaces with a central gold pendant, gold armbands, bracelets and rings, and smiles. A gold trident stands in the background. The setting appears to be a festival altar with ceremonial decor. Swamiji (probable) is shown in person with distinctive crown, flowing hair, ornate gold necklaces and maroon robes.2016-05-24