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A photograph of a bearded man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe seated on a red cushioned throne, smiling with eyes closed and a red vermilion mark on his forehead. He wears layered garlands of red roses, pink flowers and yellow marigolds with a rudraksha mala around his neck, and he holds a white cloth. Behind him is an arch of rows of red, yellow, white and purple flowers and green leaves. In the foreground, the back of a child's head and a partially visible person with blonde hair appear at the edge of the frame. The page identifies this as a person's 40th Avatardinotsava celebration; appearance-based identification is probable, with the seated man's saffron robe, rudraksha mala and flower garlands as cues. a person is seated receiving devotees on the throne.

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A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wrapped in a high bun, wearing an orange and gold brocade shawl draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, smiles broadly in front of a dense backdrop of marigold, yellow and white flower garlands. Red and white flower strings adorn the setting. In the foreground a person in white clothing sits with back turned, and to the right an attendant in a saffron-toned garment holds a brass ritual item. A small oil lamp glows at the lower right. a person is seated centrally, garlanded, receiving honour in an offering setting.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders sits on a red throne framed by a large arc of marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. He wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and gold armbands. Garlands and fruit are heaped in his lap. To the left, a figure in white dhoti with gold border stands, and at right a person with long dark braided hair in a saffron garment is seen from behind. Gold backdrop and a golden ornament sit above. Appearance-based a person: long dreadlocks, rudraksha-style ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned shawl, seated on a throne during a garland-laden honouring.2016-07-19A man seated on a red throne decorated with large arches of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, set against gold brocade. He has long dark hair piled up with a crown-like headpiece, wears a rust-orange garment, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and smiles while reaching toward a flower-covered offering. Attendants in white dhoti with gold borders stand at left and a figure in orange clothing stands at right.2016-07-19A seated figure in a brown-red garment with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, wearing a white jasmine garland and a red bindi, smiles while extending one hand, palm up, to receive an offering from a devotee in the foreground. Behind him is a large floral backdrop of concentric bands in red, white, purple and yellow marigold and rose petals. The devotee in the foreground wears an orange garment and a beaded necklace, and another person's head is visible at lower left. Probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, gold ornaments and ceremonial garland, while the devotee at right is a person in orange clothing receiving or making bhiksha offering during a Guru Purnima Satsang setting.2013-07-22July 19 20162016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man with long dark matted hair piled high on his head and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a red throne, smiling with eyes closed. He wears a deep red garment, a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands, and a long garland of red roses, white flowers and green-and-yellow beads. Behind him is an arch of yellow and white marigolds with green leaves and red roses. In the foreground, a person in an orange shawl bends forward, reaching toward his hands. A large gold vessel sits at the lower right on a red cloth. The scene suggests a devotional offering, with the seated figure receiving the attendant's respects. a person is identified by appearance cues: long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and garland, and a seated position on a throne. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right.2016-07-19A smiling man with long matted dreadlocks sits on a red cushioned seat in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. He wears a red-brown shawl, heavy gold necklaces, a long garland of pale lotus buds and stacked bangles, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds small heaps of white grain in both hands. Behind him a golden carved relief of a standing figure is visible.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19