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A photo of a seated figure in the centre of a flower-decorated stage, backed by a large heart-shaped arch covered in gold-and-red embellishments and dense yellow and red marigold garlands. The central seated man wears a dark-red saffron-toned dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace and a dark turban, holding an orange in each hand while smiling; he sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne. Surrounding him are about nine men: several in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts or bare chests, one bare-chested man in orange cloth and rudraksha beads at left, and others with tilak marks, many holding oranges.

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April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate leopard-print throne before a large heart-shaped backdrop framed with mirrored embroidery and yellow and red marigold garlands. The central man wears a rust-orange robe, a long dreadlocked hair style with a crown-like top knot, a thick gold necklace, a gold pendant, and beaded bracelets, and makes a raised blessing gesture with one hand. Around him stand and kneel about eight men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, some with white sash shawls and printed name badges; one man on the left wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and sandalwood tilak.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate throne with leopard-print cushions, in front of a heart-shaped backdrop of yellow and orange marigold garlands and a decorative beaded panel. He wears a dark turban, a long gold necklace and a large gold pendant, and holds his right hand raised in greeting while smiling. Around him, several shirtless men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls sit or stand, some clapping or holding small oranges, and some wear microphone headsets. Garlands drape the pillars at the sides. a person is the seated figure, identified by the saffron robe, turban, gold necklaces and throne, with a role as the seated central figure. Several men wear white dhotis and headsets as event staff.2018-04-14A photograph of a central seated figure on an ornate throne backed by a large heart-shaped frame decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and colourful patterned fabric. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha-style necklace of gold and beads, a gold chain, and has long dreadlocked hair with a tilak on his forehead; he holds one hand raised in blessing. Around the throne, seven men in white dhoti-style clothing with yellow borders, several with wrapped shoulder cloths, sit and kneel, some smiling, one with folded hands. A standing man on the left wears orange robes, a beaded mala and white forehead markings. A leopard-print cushion sits beneath the throne. The setting suggests a ceremonial reception at an ashram or temple event. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the throne, wearing saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and long swept-back hair.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14Four men pose in front of a large heart-shaped ornamental backdrop decorated with mirror-work, bands of green, blue and red, and garlands of yellow and white flowers. On the right, a smiling man with long dreadlocks and a dark turban-like head covering sits on an ornate silver throne upholstered in a leopard-print cushion. He wears a rust-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace and a gold chest ornament, and holds an orange fruit. A bespectacled man in white dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha beads, kneels beside the throne and clasps the seated man's hand. On the left, a man in white dhoti with yellow borders and a rudraksha mala stands, and beside the throne a man in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala holds oranges. Garlands and flowers fill the background.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red sannyasi robe with gold-edged border, wearing a long gold chain and a wide gold waist ornament, smiling with a red tilak on his forehead and matted dreadlocks piled on his head. He sits on an ornate silver throne draped with a leopard-print cushion, in front of a large golden-and-green embroidered arch and a wall of yellow and red flower garlands. A devotee in saffron-orange cloth and an orange turban kneels before him, offering an orange fruit on a red-palmed hand, while a second standing attendant in orange cloth with rudraksha beads and a white tilak rests a hand near the throne. Scattered marigold petals and an orange lie on the red floor.2018-04-14