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Photo of a ceremonial reception in an indoor hall with red curtains. A man in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-maroon robes stands before a gold-framed throne, smiling and wearing a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers over a rudraksha-style beaded necklace. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis bend low to touch his feet in reverence. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a man in a white shirt with a badge observe; a man in a white shirt with glasses stands at right beside a golden-edged dais and offerings.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and bare-chested, wearing a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers over a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, smiling as several men in white shirts and dhotis surround him. A man in a white shirt bends forward in the foreground, touching the garland, while another man in white looks on at right. Behind them is a golden throne with a deep red curtain and an ornate gold chandelier overhead.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a central figure in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robe, wearing a long multicolour flower garland with red, white and yellow blossoms and a gold ornamental pendant, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He stands with head bowed and hands clasped at his waist, receiving honour. Beside him, an older man in white dhoti and shirt holds up an orange-and-gold silk shawl, and other men in white clothes stand nearby. Behind them is an ornate gold-framed throne against a deep red curtain, with a large screen above showing a colourful image. A devotee's bare shoulder and head appear at the right edge. Six or more people are visible.2015-08-09March 03 20132013-03-03August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a group of men in white shirts and dhotis gathered closely around a central figure. The central person wears a red-maroon turban, a gold-yellow silk shawl over a dark maroon garment, and a multicolored garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Several men in white are garlanding or draping him with yellow cloth, while others stand with hands folded in greeting. Behind them stands a large ornate gold throne with carved backrest against red curtains, and a bald man in saffron-orange robes with white tilak marks on his forehead and arm stands at the right edge. A screen with colourful imagery is visible at the top. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face and garment cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this remains uncertain.2015-08-09November 22 20152015-11-22A smiling figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe stands at the centre of a crowd, wearing a large garland of green leaves, white flowers and red roses and a gold beaded necklace, with a rudraksha mala visible. Behind him a large gilded oval backdrop frames the scene against deep red drapery. Men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing ID lanyards, press close, and a bald man in a green shirt faces him from the foreground.2015-08-09July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a group of men gathered closely around a central figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange garment with a green and gold shawl. The central figure wears a heavy gold necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, and smiles. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with glasses and moustaches, crowd around, one reaching in with a hand. In the background a gilded ornate throne with carved decorations stands before dark red curtains. A bald man in orange stands behind the central figure. Appearance-based label: the central figure is a person (wearing a red-orange turban, gold necklace and shawl), though identity is uncertain.2015-08-09September 04 20132013-09-04A photograph inside a decorated hall where a seated figure on a gold-trimmed throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red-orange cloth draped over the body, and smiles while a bald man in orange robes with a red-and-yellow flower garland bows toward him. Behind the throne, a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and red flowers frames the seat. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a woman in white sari with folded hands stand in attendance, and a gold-coloured ornamental figure and a brass lamp sit by the throne. A woman's head is visible in the lower right foreground. A large throne with a crown finial and a Swamiji (probable) cue of turban, beads and saffron-red clothing are present, while the orange-robed bowing devotee and attendants are shown in white ritual clothing.2015-07-31