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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy overhead, a trident resting against his shoulder. He wears a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces, and a white and red forehead marking, and holds a small object in his hands while his bare feet rest on brass footstools. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat, and an oil lamp with flame sits to the left beside a water bottle on an orange-draped table, with dark foliage behind. Based on appearance cues including the trident, garlands and ornate throne, this is a person, seated in a ceremonial role during an evening programme.

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March 02 20162016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-brown sleeveless garment with gold-bordered dhoti, wearing a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a white vibhuti mark with a red bindi on the forehead. He holds a silver trident in one hand and sits on an ornate gold throne with a jewelled canopy umbrella above, a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat, and two small brass pedestal stands with yellow fruit placed before his feet. A plastic water bottle and orange-draped table sit at the left. Dark foliage forms the background. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable): long hair swept up in a dark topknot-style crown, ornate gold jewellery, and red-brown saffron-toned clothing, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02A seated man in rust-brown robes with a gold-bordered dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold backrest and maroon cushions, draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and wears a red-and-gold garland, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a white-and-red forehead marking, with dark hair swept up. Bare feet rest on a red carpet over small decorative stands with yellow fruit. A water bottle and orange cloth sit at the left edge, and a fringed canopy hangs above at night. The appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable), an in_person presence, marked by the long swept-back hair, saffron-toned ornate robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces.2016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with arched carved back, shown at night against dark bamboo. The person wears a rust-red robe with gold borders, a multi-strand red and white flower garland, gold necklaces, and white and red forehead markings. He holds a silver trident in one raised hand while the other arm is lifted overhead, eyes closed. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat and a plastic water bottle sits on a side table with orange cloth. A golden canopy with fringe hangs above. a person appears as the seated figure, with cues of ornate gold throne, gold necklaces, floral garland and trident.2016-03-02March 02 20162016-03-02Photo of a smiling person seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest, dark green foliage behind. The person wears a maroon-brown robe with gold border, a red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, and a crescent ornament in the hair; a silver trident rests against the throne. Lit oil lamps and an offering tray appear at the left edge, with a hand holding a lamp. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and a trident-bearing ceremonial setting, seated as the central figure of the ritual.2016-03-02