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A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wrapped in a high bun, wearing an orange and gold brocade shawl draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, smiles broadly in front of a dense backdrop of marigold, yellow and white flower garlands. Red and white flower strings adorn the setting. In the foreground a person in white clothing sits with back turned, and to the right an attendant in a saffron-toned garment holds a brass ritual item. A small oil lamp glows at the lower right. a person is seated centrally, garlanded, receiving honour in an offering setting.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders sits on a red throne framed by a large arc of marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. He wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and gold armbands. Garlands and fruit are heaped in his lap. To the left, a figure in white dhoti with gold border stands, and at right a person with long dark braided hair in a saffron garment is seen from behind. Gold backdrop and a golden ornament sit above. Appearance-based a person: long dreadlocks, rudraksha-style ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned shawl, seated on a throne during a garland-laden honouring.2016-07-19A man seated on a red throne decorated with large arches of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, set against gold brocade. He has long dark hair piled up with a crown-like headpiece, wears a rust-orange garment, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and smiles while reaching toward a flower-covered offering. Attendants in white dhoti with gold borders stand at left and a figure in orange clothing stands at right.2016-07-19A seated man with long dark matted hair piled high on his head and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a red throne, smiling with eyes closed. He wears a deep red garment, a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands, and a long garland of red roses, white flowers and green-and-yellow beads. Behind him is an arch of yellow and white marigolds with green leaves and red roses. In the foreground, a person in an orange shawl bends forward, reaching toward his hands. A large gold vessel sits at the lower right on a red cloth. The scene suggests a devotional offering, with the seated figure receiving the attendant's respects. a person is identified by appearance cues: long swept hair, ornate gold necklace and garland, and a seated position on a throne. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right.2016-07-19A seated man with long dark matted hair, gold ornate necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a red-brown shawl sits on a red chair framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and green leaves. He wears a red-brown cloth draped over his shoulders and gold bangles on his arms, and he smiles. Beside him stand attendants: a man in white dhoti with a gold border and a long-haired figure in orange robes with a bun. Background gold drapery and a gold decorative element are visible. a person is seated in the central position, identified by his long hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial seat, while the caption attributes the event to Guru Purnima celebrations.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate garlands of orange and white flowers, sitting in front of a floral backdrop of yellow, red and green blossoms. A woman in a teal blouse reaches up to place something on his head. A man in white clothing stands at left, and a sannyasi in orange robes with long dreadlocks stands at right beside a golden trident. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair, orange-and-gold ornate garments, rudraksha beads and garlands, consistent with the page's reference to a person at this event.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair and a small tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate red throne surrounded by a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. He wears an orange-brown saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded malas, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, and a live orange snake drapes across his shoulder. Behind him is a gold-embossed backdrop. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, based on the sustained saffron and ornate clothing, the crown-like swept hair and the throne setting. A gold-framed carved panel and a partially visible person in the lower right foreground are also present.2016-07-19