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A seated man in a red-maroon dhoti and shawl sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. He wears a gold-toned necklace with a large pendant and multiple garlands of white flowers, and a dark headpiece with a bright decorative band on his forehead. Behind the throne, white jasmine garlands hang from a gold swing frame. Flanking him are gold and brass oil lamps on tall stands, a gold trident, and a decorated kalasha-style stand, with offerings of flowers and packets at the base.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in deep red-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. He wears a black-and-gold headpiece, multiple strands of white flower garlands, a gold pendant necklace, and bangles. Tall golden trishul tridents, ornate brass lamp stands with oil lamps, and garlanded gold pillars frame the throne, while scattered flower offerings and a small heap of white cloth lie at the base. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the central throne, identified by the matching ceremonial cues of orange-red ceremonial robes, a crown-like headpiece, and garlands. The photo shows one seated person in ceremonial dress with garlands and gold ornaments.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on a decorated swing-seat in front of an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion. The seated person wears a maroon robe, a dark turban-style headwear with a gold crown, multiple layered rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a heavy gold pendant, with bangles on the wrists, and smiles while the hands rest on the lap. White flower garlands wrap the swing chains and a central pillar. Flanking the scene are tall polished brass lamp stands and trident-topped staffs, and a leopard-print cloth lies on the platform. Several saffron and gold cloth bundles sit at the base. a person sits on the swing seat as the central figure of the ceremony.2016-05-24A seated man with a shaved head and mustache, wearing a red-maroon dhoti-style garment, sits cross-legged on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushion, palms pressed together in anjali. Long white flower garlands hang from a golden swing-like frame beside him. He wears layered gold and bead necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, bangles, and a jeweled headband with a tilak. Golden trishula tridents, ornate brass lamp stands and kalasha-style vessels, and a red carpet surround the throne.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion and red velvet pillows, draped in swings of white flower garlands. He wears a black turban-style head covering, red robes, a heavy rudraksha mala and gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and smiles while his hands rest in his lap. Gold lamps and a kalasha-like brass stand sit beside him, with a red curtain behind, and a pile of green leaves, flowers and offerings lies at the base of the throne. a person: the seated central figure, identified by his throne, saffron-red ceremonial robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery, placed in a ritual seat.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a tiger-skin cover and red cushions, dressed in a red robe with layered white-and-orange flower garlands and a gold chain. He wears a black head covering with a red tilak and smiles toward the viewer. Around the throne stand brass oil lamps (deepa), a trident, a kalasha-style ornament and a gold figure holding a lamp, with white flower strings hanging from a canopy frame. a person: the seated man wears a red robe, layered flower garlands and a gold necklace on an ornate throne, but the image is not clear enough to confirm identity beyond these cues.2016-05-24A seated figure in a rose-red robe sits cross-legged on a silver stool in front of an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped throne cover. He wears a red and gold turban, layered flower garlands, a gold necklace and bangles, and smiles. White flower-wrapped swings flank him, and brass lamps and a golden trident stand at the left. A caption says the page is from a Kumbh Mela event. The scene shows an event on a decorated stage with a tiger-skin throne and floral swings.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on a small gold-and-white pedestal before an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and a tiger-striped drape. He wears red robes, a black head covering with a gold headband, layered orange-red beaded malas and a gold pendant, and multiple bangles and rings. White flower garlands hang on two silver-chained swings flanking him, with a tall brass column wrapped in white flowers at center. Gold kalasha-topped lamps, a trident and a gold lion figure surround the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair under a crown-like head covering, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's description.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24