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A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual event. A seated man on a silver throne in front of a large heart-shaped ornate backdrop covered in yellow marigold garlands wears a black turban and a red-and-white flower garland, with a dark shawl and ornate clothing. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari kneels before him with hands together, while women in orange saris and a woman in a blue sari stand nearby. On the left, a bare-backed man in orange cloth wearing white body markings and beads stands with his back to the camera, and a man in a patterned shirt stands at the edge. A pedestal fan and red carpet are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne wears a black turban, a garland and a dark shawl, with ceremonial dress and a central seat, matching the page's note that he is present.

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April 14 20182018-04-14Photograph of a ceremonial event in a temple-like hall before a backdrop of yellow marigold garlands and an ornate silver-and-green decorative arch. A bearded man seated on an ornate throne-like seat wears an orange-brown robe, rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a black turban, and smiles while a kneeling man in white clothes and a woman in a pink-and-orange bandhani sari offer him something. Nearby, a standing man in an orange cloth and a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stand attentively, while a man in white and gold-bordered dhoti stands at left. A silver vessel and a tray with yellow items sit at the front. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in the center, identified by the seated central position, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and turban; the appearance cues are consistent but not conclusive.2018-04-14A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne in front of a heart-shaped backdrop covered in yellow and red marigold garlands and jewelled borders. He wears a rust-orange shawl, a thick dark turban-like hair knot, a tilak on his forehead and a heavy gold necklace and gold waist chain, with a leopard-print cushion behind him. A devotee in a rust-orange robe bends low to touch his foot while two young attendants in saffron-orange clothing, one holding an orange fruit, stand nearby, and a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads stands at right. Marigold petals and an orange lie on the red carpet, and a silver vessel sits beside the throne.2018-04-14 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a rust-brown robe on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, framed by a large heart-shaped backdrop of yellow and red marigold garlands and jeweled panels. He wears a gold chain necklace and a dark dreadlocked crown, holds an orange fruit in one hand, and smiles. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand beside him, one holding an orange fruit and the other standing at left. A third saffron-clad devotee kneels on red cloth at the front, bending over scattered orange fruit and flower petals. A person in a blue sari stands at right. The page indicates this is a person, and the throne figure with gold necklaces, dreadlocks and a rust-brown robe fits that presentation, so the seated man is a person candidate.2018-04-14 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a throne backed by a large floral arch of red, yellow, green and white garlands with a trident motif. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and layered garlands of red and white flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne, smiling. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls and women in orange and gold saris bow, touch and offer flowers, and a woman in gold and teal holds a basket of fruit. The scene resembles a birthday honouring with the a person seated centrally, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremony on a raised golden platform before a large heart-shaped throne backdrop with green, blue and red jewelled borders and gold beads. A bearded man in an orange-brown robe with a garland of white flowers and a gold necklace sits on the throne with his arms extended, smiling. A young man in white dhoti and bare upper body kneels at the left, holding a folded white cloth or offering toward him. A grey-haired man in white kurta and red cloth kneels at the front centre. Behind, a painted deity figure holds a staff in each hand under gold foliage, and a gold oil lamp stands at the right beside two seated women in saffron and maroon saris. Red curtains frame the stage. The pictured seated figure in orange with the long swept hair and gold necklace matches the appearance cues for a person, though the page indicates he is not at this event, so this is an appearance-based candidate only. Four or so people are visible, including partial figures at the edges.2016-10-08October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a seated figure on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a large ornate arched backdrop covered in gold and jewel-toned embroidery and yellow and red flower garlands. The seated man wears a dark turban-like head covering, a long red and orange flower garland, and a dark wrap, and is smiling. A man in white clothing kneels at the throne's base, and a woman in white stands at right with hands joined in namaskar. Two women in orange saris stand nearby, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A devotee in orange is partly visible at left, and red and yellow petals are scattered on the red floor. The image shows a ceremonial reception honouring the seated figure. Appearance-based cues are a distinctive turban, flower garlands and a ceremonial throne; the caption identifies him as a person.2018-04-14October 11 20162016-10-11