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A seated man in red-maroon robes and a red-orange headdress sits on a suspended swing seat during a tulabharam-style weighing ceremony. Garlanded with white flowers and rudraksha-style beads, he smiles and holds his palms together. The swing hangs from a gilded beam wrapped in white flower strings, attached to a pole also wound with white garlands. Behind him stands an ornate gold-and-silver throne with a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by a trident and brass lamps, under a red canopy. Orange cloth bundles lie on the stage. Swamiji (probable) is in the swing seat, shown by long swept-back hair, a crown-like headdress, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha malas.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure in a tulabharam-style swing scale hung with white jasmine garlands sits on a small silver seat before an ornate gold and red throne with a tiger-striped cloth. The seated person wears a red-pink robe, a large layered rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace, with a jewelled headpiece and bangles on the wrists. A gold trident stands at left and orange cloth bundles lie at the base of the scale pole. The pole is wrapped in white and red flowers. a person is identified by the rudraksha mala, gold ornaments, ornate clothing and ceremonial setting. The figure is seated in a pose of ceremonial weighing, with offerings nearby.2016-05-24A seated man in a red-maroon robe and layered rudraksha and flower garlands sits in a suspended tulabharam-style swing with white jasmine garlands wrapped around its pole and chains. He wears a gold crown-like headpiece, tilak on the forehead and ornate gold necklaces with bangles. Behind him a gilded throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped cloth stands before a red-lit wall, with a trident leaning at left and a brass lamp at right. Stage-lit ritual setting. Swamiji (probable): the qualifying cues are the crown-like headpiece, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces with saffron-red robe, seated on the throne area.2016-05-24A seated man in a maroon-red robe with a gold crown and tilak sits cross-legged on a swinging tulabharam seat, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. He wears heavy gold and red-bead necklaces, bangles and rings. The seat hangs from a gold beam garlanded with white flowers and rose buds, supported by a gold pole wrapped in white jasmine garlands. Behind him stands an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by gold trident staffs, and orange cloth bundles lie at the lower right. The page indicates a Kumbh Mela tulabharam or pushpabhishekam event. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's appearance, with the gold crown, rudraksha-style neck adornments and maroon robe, is consistent with the page's claim, so he is presented as the honoured sitter on the tulabharam swing.2016-05-24A photo of a seated man on a suspended silver-framed swing decorated with white jasmine garlands, at a ceremonial stage. He wears a maroon-red robe, a gold crown-like headpiece, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and bangles, and his hands are raised in a greeting. Behind him stands an ornate gold-and-copper throne with a red cushion and a tiger-striped draped seat. A golden trishul stands at left, and orange cloth bundles sit at the swing's base. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair, a crown, rudraksha-style gold adornment and ornate red clothing, seated on the swing as the honoured guest of a pushpabhishekam and padapuja-style ceremony. No other people are visible.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on a small swing-like platform decorated with white flower garlands on a gold frame, in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth. The seated figure wears a rose-pink robe, heavy gold necklaces, bangles and a jewelled headpiece, with eyes closed and hands resting in the lap. A tall gold trident stands at left and a gold umbrella canopy hangs above. Orange cloth bundles lie at the base of the swing. A label in the corner reads Nithyanandapedia copyright text, which is not transcribed. Appearance cues include long dark hair under a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style gold garlands and ornate clothing, so this is a probable depiction of Swamiji seated in person for a puja.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on a flower-garlanded swing at a stage set. He wears a dark maroon robe, a black head covering, a pink beaded mala and a gold pendant, with a small red bindi on his forehead, and sits cross-legged with hands resting on his lap. Behind him is a large ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion and a red seat. Brass and copper oil lamps, trishula tridents and a golden ornamental stand line the stage, with white flower garlands hanging from the swing frame. The man is smiling. The scene resembles a Kumbh Mela pushpabhishekam setting, with the man appearing to be the a person candidate.2016-05-24A seated man in red-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cover and red cushions, with white jasmine garlands hung on a golden swing-frame and a pole wrapped in white flowers. He wears a heavy rudraksha-style and gold ceremonial necklace, bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept up. A golden trident stands to his left and a partly visible attendant in white dhoti stands at the right edge. Floral offerings and green leaves rest on a red-orange cloth at the base, and the setting is a ritual stage at an outdoor event. a person is seated as the honoured figure on the throne, identified by his distinctive saffron-red attire, long hair and ornate necklaces.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24