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A seated man in a red-maroon garment and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate silver throne heavily draped with red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. He has long dark hair, a forehead mark, and touches the head of a kneeling devotee in a pink shirt and white dhoti. To the right, a young attendant in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a hair knot holds a white cloth or paper near the devotee's head. A silver trident stands at left and a leopard-print cushion sits on the throne. Behind them is a backdrop of a starry sky and a lit temple tower.

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April 25 20182018-04-25A seated figure on an ornate silver throne draped with garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and green, with a leopard-print cushion, is being greeted by a man in a cream kurta with his hands raised near the figure's head. The seated figure wears a deep red robe, a white vibhuti marking on the forehead, and a long swept-back hair style. A silver trishul stands at left and a young sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha malas sits at right. The backdrop shows a glowing red temple tower graphic. The seated figure has a distinctive presentation, including swept-back hair, ornate ceremonial setting and red garments, consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the face cannot be confirmed.2018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25A man seated on an ornate silver throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and a leopard-print seat covering. He wears a maroon-red cloth, a gold necklace, and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits with his long hair swept back. A man in a pink shirt kneels before him, and a young sadhu in orange robes with beaded necklaces and a white forehead mark holds up a small card or offering. A carved lion sits at the base of the throne, and a glowing illuminated backdrop fills the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the role of the person receiving puja from devotees.2018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25A seated man in a silver ornate throne decorated with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers sits on a leopard-print cushion, bare-chested with a red-orange cloth draped over his body, rudraksha beads and gold necklace, and a tilak on his forehead. He places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a pink shirt. A young attendant in orange cloth with a dark turban holds a small white object beside them, while a shirtless young man with long matted hair and orange cloth stands at right near a gold deity murti. Behind is a stage backdrop with a glowing temple-tower image and a starry sky. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, matching the page's claim.2018-04-25A seated man with long dark hair, a beard and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. He wears a rust-red garment and a leopard-print cloth over his lap, and reaches out to place his hand on the forehead of a younger man in a green kurta who bows before him. Ornate silver fittings, a trident-topped rod, and a lit oil lamp sit beside the throne, with a large illuminated backdrop behind. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron-red clothing and a ceremonial seat fit the page's claim, though the throne and attire alone are not decisive. Another figure in orange is partly visible at the right edge.2018-04-25A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A man seated on an ornate silver throne covered in colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, with a leopard-print cushion, places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a pink shirt. He wears a rust-red robe, a bare upper body with ornaments, white tilak on the forehead and a gold necklace. Beside him a young attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a white cloth and touches the kneeling man's head. A silver trident stands at the left of the throne, and a backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower at night. Appearance-based cues on the seated man (long hair, ornate gold necklace, throne setting) are consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable) as a candidate.2018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25A photograph of a ceremony at a richly decorated silver throne (peetha) framed by a canopy of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. A seated man in a dark red-brown robe with a white tilak on his forehead receives an anointing from a bald man in a white kurta, whose hands are raised toward the seated figure's head. On the right, a young man in orange robes wears a black turban, rudraksha mala and a tilak, and watches. A silver trishul stands at the left edge, and a carved lion-shaped base supports the throne. The background shows a red-lit temple tower with glowing green lights. The scene appears to be a puja or pattabhishekam-style rite at the throne. a person appears seated at the throne, identified only by a seat of honour and ornate setting; the seated figure's appearance is uncertain given the photographic and seating context.2018-04-25