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Night photograph of a seated woman in a maroon-red turban and maroon robe, wearing a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, white flowers and red-blue beads, with gold jewellery and bangles. She sits on an ornate gold-patterned throne-like chair. A man in a white shirt with white forehead paste bows with folded hands, holding a small object, while she extends her hand toward a silver tray with small cups and lamps. Banana leaves and a patterned banner stand behind. Other people in white are partially visible at the right edge.

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August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure on a gilded golden throne wears a deep maroon turban, maroon robes and a long orange-and-white flower garland with green leaves over the shoulders, plus a red and blue beaded mala. The figure holds a small printed card and appears to be receiving or reviewing papers. A man in a white shirt bends forward from the right, holding a card, while another person in maroon and gold with a mala stands behind. Ornate brass items, a small lamp and a golden kalasha-like vessel sit on the carpet, with banana leaves and a striped cloth in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with a maroon turban, maroon robes and a garland, though the image is uncertain.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a red-orange turban and rust-coloured robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a long garland of orange, white and green flowers. He holds a small card or booklet in both hands and is looking down at it. Before him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar and holds a yellow card. Behind them is a striped and patterned banner with a bird motif, a banana-leaf backdrop, and scattered petals on the floor. Several other people in white and saffron clothing stand in the background under a corrugated roof.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned throne in front of a gold-decorated backdrop, wearing a long orange and green floral garland with a red and blue bead garland, bangles, and holding a small object in both hands. Standing before him with palms pressed together in a respectful namaskar, an older man with grey hair, a white vibhuti forehead mark, a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward. A woman in a red and orange sari with a bindi and a beaded necklace stands behind them under a banana-leaf and cloth-hung pillar with a decorative red and yellow panel. Tropical banana plants and a draped cloth frame the setting, and a tray of flowers sits by the throne.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban and a multicolour garland of orange, red, white and green flowers sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold throne-back, holding a small gold tray or book. Opposite, a man in a white shirt and white trousers with a white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala presses his palms together and touches a small yellow card to his forehead in reverence. Behind him a woman in a maroon-brown sari with gold border and black beaded necklace stands with hands joined. A painted decorated pillar with floral motifs and a dove-like emblem rises behind them under a corrugated roof and banana-leaf decorations.2015-08-09Night photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped upholstery. The seated figure wears a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange robe, a long garland of orange, green, white and red flowers, and a red-and-blue beaded rudraksha mala, with gold bangles on the wrist. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and receiving a devotee in a central ceremonial role. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with a white forehead mark and a wristwatch leans forward with folded hands and holds a pen-like object, while a second devotee in saffron clothing kneels beside a brass plate of offerings. Behind them a crowd in white and saffron stands under banana leaves and a decorated orange-and-white banner, with a golden lamp stand in the foreground.2015-08-09Photograph of a seated figure wearing a dark red turban, a multicolour flower garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, white blossoms and red beads, and a red rudraksha mala, sitting on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving. The figure, bare-armed in a red-orange shawl, smiles and extends a hand to receive a small offering from a man in white shirt and white dhoti with an orange sash who bends forward. Nearby, a woman in red sari with a beaded mala sits behind a brass oil lamp and small offering dishes, with orange and white fabric and banana leaves in the background, and a few other people in white stand in the dimly lit crowd. The offering and lamp suggest a ritual giving.2015-08-09A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red upholstery wears a red turban and an orange-and-white flower garland with green and red elements, handing small yellow cards to a man. The seated figure is dressed in orange-red robes and holds yellow cards in both hands. Facing them, a bald man with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and round glasses wears a white shirt and orange dhoti, cupping his hands to receive the cards. Behind him, a woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks stands near a banana-leaf backdrop and a patterned orange-and-green cloth hanging. A brass lion-headed figure and a brass tray with pink petals and yellow cards sit in the foreground, with a dim crowd behind.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated person in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a golden, ornately carved throne draped with red fabric, wearing a multicoloured flower garland with green, white and blue accents, a red and blue rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a distinctive turban and robe with ceremonial garlands and beads, which fit the page's Swamiji claim, though the face is not used for identification. Facing them, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange rudraksha mala bends forward and offers a small brass plate with lamps or an item. A banana plant, a patterned orange and green cloth, a golden lion-like ornament and a crowd in white stand behind in dim night light.2015-08-09