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A smiling man in a maroon-red turban and maroon robe stands before an ornate silver embossed panel with floral scrollwork, holding a silver trident (trishul) in his raised right hand and pressing palms together in greeting with his left. He wears layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces with a pendant, and a red tilak mark on his forehead. Evening darkness and small coloured lights surround him. The silver panel resembles a palanquin or ratha backdrop. Another person's head is partially visible at the bottom edge.

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A night procession scene in which a smiling man in a rust-orange turban and matching saffron-brown robe sits on an ornate silver palanquin-style throne, holding a tall silver staff topped with a blue glass or crystal finial in his right hand. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style bead mala and heavy gold chain necklaces, with garlands of white flowers and yellow marigolds draped over his shoulders and a multicoloured bead garland across his chest. Behind him, the silver throne is richly embossed with floral and scrolling relief. Strings of red, green and blue lights glow in the dark background, and a few blurred devotees are visible at the lower edge. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces match the presentation cues for the figure on the throne, with a carried staff and garlands.2015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21November 21 20152015-11-21A smiling man in a red-orange turban and matching red-orange shawl sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with carved floral and lion motifs. He wears a long gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, red thread bracelets and a rudraksha-style mala, and a red tilak marks his forehead. A silver staff rests beside him, and two silver lion figures flank the throne. Behind him, several people in the background wear saffron and dark clothing.2018-01-05Night photograph of a figure seated on an ornate silver palanquin or throne covered in repoussé relief work, holding a tall silver trident-topped staff upright in the right hand. The seated person wears a maroon-brown turban, a brown-red robe, a white and blue flower garland, long strands of gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and smiles broadly. Bare-headed attendants in saffron-orange and brown robes sit below, one in the foreground with a shaved head, and a blue light flares at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces on the seated figure.2015-11-21January 05 20182018-01-05November 21 20152015-11-21December 31 20152015-12-31January 05 20182018-01-05December 31 20152015-12-31A smiling person in a maroon turban and maroon robe stands beside an ornately embossed silver panel at night. A white jasmine garland hangs over the shoulders, and layered gold necklaces and beaded malas rest on the chest, with a red bindi on the forehead. The right hand rests on a tall silver ceremonial staff with a pointed finial. Small purple and white lights sparkle in the dark background. a person: the turban, garlands, layered gold necklaces and ceremonial silver staff are visible cues, though the appearance is not certain enough to confirm.2015-11-21