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A stage ceremony with a central seated figure wearing a gold crown with a bird-like finial, gold chest ornaments, gold armlets, a pink and white garland and a rust-coloured cloth. He sits on a golden throne before a floral arch of red, yellow, white and green garlands. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on the left and right, one with palms joined in greeting and the other clasping the seated figure's hands. A third man in an orange turban and robe stands behind. Blurred heads of an audience are in the foreground. A golden trident stands at the left edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and a full beard and is wearing ornate gold adornments, a presentation consistent with the a person cues of a crown, ornate gold jewellery and a rudraksha-style setting, though appearance alone is uncertain.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage with a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white garlands. A seated man with long dark hair and a beard wears a brown-red cloth, a pink floral garland, a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles, and a gold crown is placed on his head. Two elderly saffron-robed men with white beards in orange shawls stand on either side, one with hands pressed in greeting and the other placing hands on the crown, while a younger man in an orange turban watches behind. A gold lion-form throne and a gold trident are at left. Two heads of seated audience members are visible at the bottom edge. Appearance-based label: a person is the crowned figure receiving the honour, identified by the long hair, ornate gold jewellery and garland cues.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage decorated with bands of flowers in red, white, green, yellow and purple. A bearded man with long dark hair sits centre, wearing a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland and gold bangles, with his hands pressed together and eyes closed. A white-bearded elder in saffron-orange robes and yellow shawl on the left bows forward with palms joined toward him. On the right, a younger man in an orange turban and orange robes places his hand on the crown, while an older white-bearded man in orange robes and yellow shawl with glasses stands with hands clasped. A gold trident-like ornament appears at left. Partial heads of onlookers are visible at the bottom edge. The scene suggests an honouring ceremony with saffron-clad attendants and a seated figure receiving blessings.2016-12-23A ceremonial stage scene at a celebration. A man seated on a throne-like chair with a golden lion-headed armrest smiles broadly, wearing a gold crown-like headdress, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead garland and pink floral shawl with gold bangles. Two elderly bearded men in saffron-orange robes stand on either side, one bending forward to greet him and one at right clasping hands with him. A man in a red-orange robe and orange turban stands in the middle. The backdrop is a large arch of red, yellow, green and white flower garlands. A golden trident leans at left. Seated audience members' heads are visible at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair, a gold crown, layered ornate gold necklaces and a shawl, cues consistent with the page's named presence.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a large floral arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white, green and purple. A seated central figure with long dark hair and a full beard wears an ornate gold crown, gold necklaces, bracelets and a pink floral garland, and smiles. Two elder saints in orange robes stand on either side, one on the left with palms pressed together in greeting and one on the right in orange robes and shawl with an orange turban being offered to the central figure. Audience members are seen in the foreground, some clapping. The central figure is a person by appearance cues including the ornate golden crown, gold ornaments and garlands, but the identification is uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A central seated man with a full black beard, wearing a gold crown, heavy gold necklaces, a pink and white flower garland and a red-brown cloth, is smiling as a bearded man in an orange turban and orange-red robe places a gold crown on his head. Two elderly bearded men in saffron-orange robes and shawls stand on either side, one leaning in to assist. Behind the throne is a large arch of red, yellow, white and green flower garlands, with a gold-trimmed red and brown lion-carved throne and a pink backdrop. The lower edge shows audience heads. The scene looks like a crowning or honouring ceremony. The seated man is not clearly identifiable, so no identification is given. a person status is unsure because cues are mixed.2016-12-23A stage celebration with a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and green behind the central seated figure. The central man, bearded with long dark hair, wears a gold ornate crown, a deep red shawl, layered gold necklaces, a pink flower garland and bangles, and sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Three older men in saffron and orange robes surround him: one in pale orange on the left with white beard and joined hands, and two on the right, one wearing an orange turban and bowing with outstretched hands, the other with white hair and glasses reaching forward. Golden lion-shaped armrests and a golden trident-like ornament sit at the left edge. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. Swamiji (probable) is the bearded central figure seated and receiving greetings, identified by his gold crown, layered gold necklaces and garlanded seat.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage decorated with a large floral arch of marigolds in red, yellow, white and purple, and green leaves. A central figure wears an ornate gold crown, a large gold necklace, layered gold and bead garlands, and a white-and-pink flower garland; he is smiling with hands joined. Two elderly sannyasis in saffron and orange robes bow with palms pressed together; the one on the right holds out a folded orange cloth. A gold trident stands at the left edge beside a golden lion-form throne. Seated figures' heads are visible at the bottom of the frame. The central figure appears as a person by crown, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, though the appearance is only partly clear.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23