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A seated man in a rust-red robe with gold-and-orange border sits in an orange padded chair, wearing a long gold bead necklace, a white forehead band with a red dot and a smile. A man in a white shirt with pale stripes and white dhoti bends forward, touching the floor near the chair. Behind them, standing people wear rust-red robes and orange sashes, rudraksha malas and white dhotis; green tinsel, pink ribbons and an orange floor cloth decorate the doorway. a person: the seated man wears the saffron-robed, gold-necklace presentation and is seated on a throne-like chair while a devotee bows, so the cues are distinctive.

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October 02 20142014-10-02A seated man in an orange leather chair wears a maroon-red robe with gold border, a gold-bead garland, and a white band across his forehead, smiling and raising one hand in a greeting gesture. A devotee in a red-and-white striped shirt kneels at left, facing him. Behind them, attendants in maroon robes with gold borders stand near a red-and-gold decorated horse figure, and an orange mat covers the floor. a person: the seated man has a white forehead band, gold garland and saffron-red robes, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2014-10-02September 20 20152015-09-20October 02 20142014-10-02A woman in a rust-red garment and a thick yellow marigold garland sits on a gold-ornamented chair, extending her hands to a kneeling man in a striped collared shirt on a blue carpet. Behind her, a seated figure in orange robes with a saffron head covering sits on a gold throne, hands folded, next to a silver staff. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woman in white with a brown shawl and bead necklace stands at right. Gold lion-head armrests and an event hall setting frame the scene.2014-05-20June 24 20142014-06-24 +2 copiesJune 27 20142014-06-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and long dark hair swept back sits on a red tiger-print cushioned seat, adorned with a long floral garland, ornate gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, with a white tilak on his forehead. A devotee in a white shirt and trousers bends forward to touch his feet while another man holds an offering plate. Behind them a woman in a saffron sari stands holding a silver trident, with women in saffron and white garments and a child watching. A gold lion-headed figure and a golden deity murti sit in the foreground, with red drapes and a gold-framed backdrop around the scene.2014-08-02April 27 20162016-04-27A seated man with swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, gold earrings and a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers rests his right hand on the bowed head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes and glasses. The seated man wears a maroon wrap over a leopard-print cloth and stacked beaded bangles, and he sits on a red-upholstered chair. Behind them, two women in orange robes stand with hands folded, beside a gold-toned deity murti, a purple cloth draped over a table, and a bank of flower garlands. A water-cooling fan stands in the background. The gesture appears to be a blessing given during darshan. a person appearance cues include the swept-back hair, gold ornaments and flower garland; the seated man is the candidate.2014-04-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12A photograph of a ceremonial initiation scene in an ornate hall with gold-carved throne and red draped curtains. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, gold bangles and a flower garland extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows his head. Behind them, several saffron-robed priests stand, some with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, beside a tray of oranges and fruit. Standing devotees on the left press their palms together, one wearing an orange shawl. A cameraman films in the background, and purple flowers lie in the foreground. a person is.2015-05-27