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Photograph of a ceremonial stage scene in front of an ornate gold throne carved with figures and a golden hood-like canopy. A seated man in a rust-red turban with a small crescent ornament and pink flowers, wearing a rust-red robe, layered rudraksha beaded mala and a heavy gold necklace, raises a bundle of green leaves and stems with one hand while smiling. Beside him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder and a red headband bends forward, holding a woven basket with a wrapped cloth. A black Yamaha keyboard or mixer and a microphone stand sit on the stage in front, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. The scene looks like a ritual blessing with leaves during a ceremony.

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April 10 20162016-04-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated bearded man in an ornate silver throne with a leopard-skin cushion behind him, dressed in rust-brown robes with gold chains and a gold waist ornament, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and sacred marks on his forehead. He raises a bunch of green leaves with one hand while his eyes are closed. Beside him, a bald attendant in orange cloth with a white ceremonial jar offers the jar, with a microphone stand and a Yamaha keyboard in front of the stage. Red drapes frame the stage. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long hair, gold ornaments and rust-coloured robes, shown as in person.2017-11-19April 10 20162016-04-10Photograph of a ceremony on a golden ornate throne backdrop with peacock and lion carvings. A man in a green turban and bare-chested with a white sacred thread and an orange-and-gold dhoti stands at left, holding a brass vessel and green leaves. Seated on a leopard-print cushioned chair, a figure in a rust-red robe with multiple white and pink flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, with white ash marks on the forehead, takes green leaves from the vessel. A Yamaha keyboard sits on a small stand in front. A backdrop painting and a microphone stand are visible at the edges.2016-03-05 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20152015-09-12A man seated on an ornate golden throne with pink upholstered back and golden lion-head armrests, wearing a red-orange turban with a red tilak mark on his forehead, saffron-orange robes, a long gold-bead necklace and multiple rudraksha malas. He gestures with his right hand while a small microphone is clipped near his chin. A Yamaha mixing console sits on a wooden podium in front, with golden lamps, gilded pillars and ornate decor behind him. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklace.2015-09-12A seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe with gold bangles and multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne carved with peacock-like motifs, raising a sprig of green leaves overhead with one arm. A man on the left, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his body, a white dhoti and beaded necklaces, holds a leaf bundle and a small cloth-wrapped object. A Yamaha mixer/console and a microphone stand sit in front of the throne, against a painted backdrop of colourful mythic figures. The seated person appears to be the presiding figure, consistent with a satsang or ritual sprinkling; the other man is assisting.2016-02-27 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions receives honour from a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with an orange turban. The seated figure wears a maroon-red turban with a crescent moon ornament, maroon-pink robes, a long rudraksha mala, a white flower garland and ceremonial gold necklaces, with a hand raised to the forehead. The priest holds a silver trident-topped staff and a plate of fruit and flowers. A microphone stand and a Yamaha keyboard sit in front of the throne, with a red curtain and painted panels behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's maroon-red turban, crescent ornament, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces match the cues, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable) as a person present in the scene.2016-04-10September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold-and-rose throne with carved golden lion-head armrests speaks into a headset microphone while gesturing with his right hand. He wears a red-orange turban with a small red bindi on the forehead, an orange-red robe with gold trim, multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him stand gilded deity statues and ornate golden decor, and a Yamaha mixer sits on the lectern in front.2015-09-12A seated man on an ornate gold-framed brown leather throne at an outdoor tented event, eyes closed and hand resting on the armrest. He wears a rust-red robe, heavy gold necklaces with bead strands, gold armbands, a gold crescent ornament and a dark matted topknot with a rudraksha band. Two attendants stand beside him, one in orange robes and gold beaded garland holding cloth, and a figure at left in rust-coloured robes. A Yamaha amplifier and microphone sit beside the throne, with a blurred crowd in the foreground. The appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, crescent crown, rudraksha and ornate gold ornaments.2016-05-14November 01 20152015-11-01