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A photograph of a seated saffron-clad sannyasi on a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, under a gold and red ceremonial canopy, at an outdoor riverside ritual. He wears an orange turban, a saffron robe, and layered garlands of orange and white flowers, with hands folded in front of him. Around him, men in orange and saffron robes, a bald man in white, and a man in a pink shawl stand close by, and a cameraman films at left. In front are a silver kalasha-style vessel, a brass pot of milk, plates of fruit, sweets and flower offerings, and a small silver puja vessel on a red cloth. Pink temple structures stand in the background, with red flags and umbrellas overhead.

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April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a riverside temple setting with pink-domed shrine structures and red and orange flags behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban with tilak, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy above, holding pink flowers in folded hands. In front stand brass pots, a silver plate of fruit and flowers, and a white milk vessel on an orange cloth. Around him are attendants in saffron and orange robes, a man in white with a pink shawl gesturing, a man in pink and yellow, and photographers with video cameras filming closely. Crowd members in white and orange surround the throne.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a festival camp with red and orange flags and small pink temple shrines behind. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a matching orange turban and layered gold-bead necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat under a golden umbrella with hanging gold ornaments, hands pressed together in greeting. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes with a vertical tilak and a shawl watches, and a bald man in an orange robe holds a mala. On the right, a man in white with a pink shawl gestures toward the seated figure. In front, a red-cloth altar holds a silver puja tray with a small silver deity idol, a brass kalasha pot, a steel pail of milk, fruit, marigold garlands and a flower-filled plate. A seated devotee in orange cloth and a man bare-chested with rudraksha beads sit at the table edge. Cameramen with video cameras stand at left.2016-04-24Outdoor ritual photograph at a crowded riverside festival. A seated figure in a deep red-brown dress and an orange-saffron turban sits on a gilded throne-like chair with a golden canopy above, wearing a long beaded necklace and holding his hands together in prayer. Before him is a red cloth-covered table with brass vessels, a bowl of milk, a plate of fruit, marigold garlands, turmeric and kumkum dishes, and a small silver ritual object. An attendant in pink pours from a small vessel while another man in orange robes stands nearby. A man in orange with a sash kneels at the table, and devotees in orange and white press behind, many raising phones. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's cues are a turban, a saffron-orange garment and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated in an honoured pose on the throne-like chair with ritual offerings. Abhishekam-style offerings and aarti are being performed.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion under a golden ceremonial umbrella, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, with hands cupped together. Before him on a red cloth are brass and copper vessels, a plate of fruit, marigold garlands, a silver puja tray, and a bowl of milk. Around him a crowd of devotees stands close: a man in an orange shawl with tilak, a bald man in saffron with a gold mala, a man in a pink shirt gesturing, and a man in white with a pink cloth. Red and orange flags fly behind in an outdoor festival setting with a large crowd. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) profile by his saffron robe, orange turban, and multiple mala-style necklaces seated on the throne at the centre of the ritual.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Outdoor festival scene at a crowded river-ghat ritual, with a figure seated on an ornate gold-canopied red throne. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style bead mala, with palms pressed together before a red-draped table holding a silver puja plate, brass lota, fruit, marigold garlands and a silver ritual object. Around them, a man in a saffron shawl and white dhoti gestures, a man in a pink shawl stands with folded hands, and a cameraman films, while saffron-clad and red-robed attendants and devotees press close under red flags and festive canopies.2016-04-24