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A man in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani-style kurta with a multicoloured turban stands at a long table lined with lit white candles on a silver tray filled with yellow marigold petals. A green-painted elephant statue with garlands sits behind him beside a flower arrangement, and a yellow and white decorated backdrop with floral garlands hangs around the tent. Given the page's claim, the figure has long swept-back dark hair and ornate ceremonial dress, which are cues for a probable Swamiji (probable) presiding at the offering; he is shown in person at the altar.

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January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A smiling man in an ornate pale gold embroidered sherwani with a multicoloured turban and long dark hair stands behind a silver-covered altar draped in blue cloth. Lit white candles line the front edge, a large brass oil lamp with a lit wick stands to the right, and a green-draped deity murti or ornate figure sits to the left. Flowers and a yellow-and-red decorated backdrop with a white curved emblem frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, multicoloured turban and ornate clothing match the presentation cues, so this is an in_person candidate.2009-01-01A man in a gold brocade sherwani with a multicoloured pink, orange and yellow turban stands at a decorated stage, bending slightly over a large tray of yellow halwa-like sweet. Behind him are a gilded throne-like seat draped with yellow and red garlands, bright flower arrangements and a brass kalasha-style lamp on the left. A large silver-foil covered sweet with red lettering sits on the right, and hanging balloon-style decorations are visible overhead. Christmas-style fairy lights and a canopy frame the scene. This looks like a birthday celebration preparation with offerings of sweets. One person is visible.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph taken inside a decorated tent at an evening celebration. A man in a grey-silver embroidered long coat and a multicoloured orange and red turban stands at a long table, holding a knife over a large cake iced in red and white with a green-yellow border. Marigold garlands drape a red-and-white striped frame to the left, and an elephant figure with floral garland sits behind the table. To the right, a brass oil lamp (deepam) with a lit flame stands before a bright yellow rangoli-style panel with a white dove motif and a flower arrangement. a person: the man wears a long swept-back hairstyle, a multicoloured turban and ornate embroidered clothing, consistent with cake-cutting at a birthday event. The scene is dim and warm-lit.2009-01-01A smiling man in a multicoloured pink, orange and yellow turban and a champagne-coloured embroidered sherwani with sequin detailing stands at a blue-draped altar, his hand near a row of white pillar candles. Behind him is a large yellow and black decorative panel with an Om symbol and red and white swirl ornaments, and a vase of flowers sits on the altar. He has long dark hair and a gold chain at his neck. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a multicoloured turban and ornate embroidered attire with a gold necklace, matching the page's Jayanthi celebration, though the appearance is only moderately distinctive. A shawl-free ceremonial lighting scene with no other visible people.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A smiling man in a multicolour orange-and-yellow turban and an ornate pale-green and pink embroidered sherwani with a sheer orange dupatta stands in a decorated tent. He holds his hands together near his waist in front of a brass oil lamp on a stand, with a garlanded decorated table, marigold and gerbera flower arrangements, and a large yellow-and-white rangoli-style backdrop bearing a dove emblem. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him a sheet-covered table holds a decorated cake. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown with a multicolour turban, long hair and ornate festive dress, standing near the lamp and flower-decorated altar.2009-01-01A man in a multicoloured pink, yellow and green turban and a cream embroidered sherwani with gold-threaded sleeves stands at a long table, smiling as he uses a small brush or tool to write red lettering on a large silver-foil tray of golden halwa-like sweet. Large flat metal trays of the same golden sweet sit in front, bordered by white candles. Behind him are a floral arrangement, red draped table, fabric swags, hanging heart-shaped balloons and a yellow backdrop with a white dove motif.2009-01-01A photograph of a man in an ornate cream and gold embroidered sherwani with a sheer draped shawl, wearing a multicoloured yellow, orange and pink turban and a gold necklace, standing at a candle-lit table. He reaches over a row of white pillar candles set on a silver-foil tray of yellow marigold petals. Behind him a decorated elephant figure, marigold garlands, potted flowers and a colourful rangoli-style patterned backdrop with draped lavender fabric fill the tent-like pavilion. The edge of a fan is visible on the left.2009-01-01