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A man with a shaved head in a white dhoti and shirt, a rudraksha mala around his neck, presses his hands together in greeting near a seated man in saffron-orange robes wearing a large garland of red, pink and yellow flowers. The seated man sits on a red throne-like chair beside a golden lion sculpture, in front of a backdrop of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. A standing priest in cream and gold ceremonial dress with a long rudraksha mala holds a golden ceremonial staff and offers a small item to the seated man. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand around, and a golden lion statue sits in the lower right. a person cues: long wavy hair and the seated figure in saffron robes with a flower garland on a throne-like seat; identity uncertain from appearance. The setting resembles an ashram stage for a birthday darshan.

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A photograph of a ceremonial event on a raised seat decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a red and pink flower garland sits on the right, reaching toward a fruit held by a man in white. A man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala stands centre, holding a fruit and a tall golden staff topped with a finial. Beside him a golden lion figure sits on the seat. On the left an older man in white with hands pressed together in namaste stands with a sandalwood mark on his forehead, and another man in white with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Two men kneel in the lower foreground. Red curtains form the backdrop.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremony on a stage in front of a large floral backdrop built from garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a long pink and white garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red throne and gestures with one hand. Beside him stands a shirtless man with a sacred thread and rudraksha beads, holding a brass trident and raising his arm. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some with folded hands, fill the foreground, with a woman in an orange sari at right. Gold ornaments, brass lamps and offerings sit around the throne. a person: the seated man in saffron robe, pink garland and rudraksha mala on a garlanded throne, with the seated role conveyed by the throne and honoured posture.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a tent-like hall with red drapes. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, with long swept-back hair, a beard, and a heavy flower garland of red, pink and yellow blooms, is seated on a red throne and receives offerings. Beside him stands a man in white dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl and a rudraksha mala, holding a golden staff and offering fruit. A golden lion-head ornament sits near the throne. Behind them, several men in white and cream dhotis with orange and white shawls, some with tilak marks, stand or bow. A large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers fills the upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robe with long hair, a flower garland and a red throne shows the presentation cues; the page identifies him as Swamiji.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a throne backed by a large floral arch of red, yellow, green and white garlands with a trident motif. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and layered garlands of red and white flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne, smiling. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls and women in orange and gold saris bow, touch and offer flowers, and a woman in gold and teal holds a basket of fruit. The scene resembles a birthday honouring with the a person seated centrally, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-23Photograph of a seated man on a silver-trimmed throne draped in leopard-print cushions, in front of a wall of yellow and red marigold garlands and ornate blue, green and gold embroidered fabric. He wears a rust-orange robe, a long beaded gold necklace and a tilak on his forehead, and his hair is piled in a high dreadlocked knot. He holds an orange in one hand and smiles with closed eyes. A bald elderly man in white kneels before him with his hands together, and a long-haired sadhu in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands nearby. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border, holding an orange, stands at left, and another sadhu in orange kneels at the bottom left. Approximately five to six people are visible, with a silver kalasha-style vessel near the throne.2018-04-14