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A photograph of a ceremonial stage in an ornate hall. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a large ornately carved silver throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, smiling while he holds an orange shawl. Beside him a woman in rust-coloured sari with a rudraksha mala stands holding a silver trident-topped staff, and another woman in white with a red blouse stands behind a small table. On the left an older bearded man in a white shirt and grey waistcoat stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Gold-framed panels, a red curtain and painted pillars decorate the background. A silver-framed throne, floral gold ornamentation and a trident indicate a formal honouring ceremony. The seated figure has distinctive long hair beneath the turban, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, which fits the presentation of the page's a person candidate, but the appearance is not conclusive.

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October 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03 +2 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesA stage event in front of an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha malas and a saffron-and-red turban sits on the throne, smiling, and receives a red cloth-wrapped object from a kneeling man in white with an orange shawl, whose hands are pressed together. To the left, a bearded man in white kurta, orange shawl and glasses stands holding a red-covered book or scroll, with a woman in a dark red sari behind him. A silver trident stands behind the throne beside a leopard-print cloth and a decorative pillar with green and pink bands. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance: saffron robe, rudraksha malas, turban and throne cues, presented as a recipient of honour.2017-10-03 +2 copiesA photo from a stage event at a Hindu temple-style set with painted pillars and deity statues. A seated bearded man with a rust-orange turban, rudraksha malas and an orange-brown robe, leopard-print cushion behind him, sits on an ornate silver throne and clasps hands with an older man in white shirt, grey vest and grey trousers who wears an orange shawl and stands beside a tall silver trident. To the left, several young people in orange shawls hold red booklets, one in a red shirt wearing a beaded necklace. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange-brown robes and rust turban, shown in ceremonial sitting posture, with appearance cues of the turban, rudraksha malas and orange-brown robes. Standing figures are participants or attendees.2017-10-03 +1 copiesA seated bearded man in an orange-red turban, orange-red shawl and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, receiving a bowing elderly man in a grey vest and dark trousers who touches his feet. Two women in rust-red saris stand beside the throne; one holds a gold-topped staff and the other holds a red-wrapped book. The white ornate backdrop and side table suggest a stage setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears orange-red turban, shawl, rudraksha malas and gold necklace on a silver throne, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, though identity is inferred from appearance only.2017-10-03 +1 copiesA seated bearded man in an ornate silver carved throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing an orange-red turban, rudraksha malas on his neck and arms, a gold necklace, and a rust-orange robe with gold border, smiling while extending his arm toward a boy. A woman in a rust-brown sari with a rudraksha mala stands beside a tall wooden pole topped with a golden mallet wrapped in a leopard-print cloth, the pole being the mallakhamba apparatus. A boy in a red shirt bends forward wearing a yellow-orange cloth, and a young man in a blue striped shirt stands at left with other onlookers partly visible. Red curtains and a decorated pillar with ornate carvings form the backdrop. The man's appearance with turban, rudraksha malas, gold necklace and orange robe is consistent with the a person candidate, so this is an appearance-based label only.2017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped seat cushion and red cushions. A man with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on the throne holding a silver rod. Before him, a woman in white clothing holds a brass pot, while a man in a white dhoti with a red shawl stands beside her. On the left edge, a woman in a red sari stands. A large red flag with a figure painted on it hangs behind the throne, and ornate brass lamps stand to the right.2016-05-24Ceremonial stage scene. A seated man on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions wears a saffron/orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and bangles, and rests his hand gently out. In front of him, a man kneels in a white shirt, camouflage trousers and an orange shawl, offering a red-covered book or folder. A bearded man with long white beard, glasses and an orange shawl stands at left holding a red-and-white bound book. Behind them hang a gold-tasselled leopard-print ceremonial staff and red curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's saffron turban, rudraksha malas and ornate throne are the cues. A small podium stands at right.2017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a red-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a white-banded forehead and long hair. He places his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white cloth over the eyes. Another attendant with a red headband and a trident-marked forehead supports the devotee from behind, and a red-patterned backdrop fills the stage. Persons visible: three; no printed caption naming the seated man appears in the image.2018-05-06