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A photograph of two men on a decorated stage with marigold and yellow flower garlands, red and gold silver-trimmed thrones, and a red-and-orange flag. On the right, a man in a rust-maroon wrap and a large maroon turban with gold ornaments, a white shawl over his shoulders, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with a grey scarf and a flower garland-style gesture of respect also has his hands folded toward him. Mauritius flag visible at the lower left. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label applies to the figure in the maroon turban and shawl. Pink-lit temple pillars and white-and-yellow floral arrangements surround the stage.

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A decorated stage with garlands of marigolds and roses, a purple-lit backdrop and a deity portrait behind. Two red-cushioned silver thrones flank a golden-draped table. On the right, a man in a rust-maroon robe and a rust turban, with long braided hair and a white shawl, stands with palms joined in greeting. Beside him a red flag hangs from a pole. On the left, an older man in a white kurta, grey-and-black shawl and rudraksha mala bows toward him. Palm fronds and white flowers decorate the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the rust robe, identified by his turban, braided hair, rudraksha-adorned ceremonial dress, and role as the figure being greeted.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09Two men sit on ornate silver-and-red thrones on a flower-decorated stage with marigold and rose garlands overhead. On the left, a man in white trousers and a purple shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a microphone and smiles. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban wears layered gold necklaces and sits beside a brown-robed attendant with a crown-like ornament. Between them stands a gold rose-covered table with a silver vase of white flowers, flanked by red and saffron flags, one showing a Mauritius flag.2017-07-09A photograph of a formal exchange on a decorated dais. A man in white kurta with a grey-and-black patterned shawl hands a white document to a smiling bearded man in a rust-brown robe, gold necklaces and a brown-and-red turban with a feather ornament, who has long hair falling down his back. Both stand in front of a red flag and a red-upholstered throne with silver carved arms. The dais is draped with marigold and red flower garlands, and a tall carved red pillar stands at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, long hair, rust-brown robe and gold ceremonial necklaces, receiving the document as the central figure.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09Photograph of a stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, red and orange flags, and pink carved architectural pillars. On the left, a man in white kurta and pants with a dark patterned shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits barefoot on an ornate silver-and-red throne. On the right, a robed figure in saffron-orange garments with a red-and-gold turban, gold necklaces and beaded mala raises his hands in a gesture of greeting beside a silver throne. Between them stands a yellow flower-covered table with two potted plants and a small brass offering tray. Two people are visible in the scene.2017-07-09Two men sit on ornate silver-and-red thrones beneath a canopy hung with marigold and orange flower garlands. On the left, a man in white kurta and pants, with a patterned wrap and a rudraksha-style mala, sits with hands resting. On the right, a bearded man in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe wears a matching brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a heavy gold necklace and a long mala, seated on a throne beside a tall floral pillar. Red and orange flags and small vases with greenery sit between them, with a yellow flower-covered table in front and white flowers in the foreground.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A decorated stage with a floral arch of red, yellow and orange marigold garlands framing a central portrait of a bearded man with a long garland, raised hand and rudraksha mala. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with a dark patterned shawl and rudraksha beads sits with palms pressed together on a red-cushioned silver throne. Beside him a man in a maroon-brown robe, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, wearing an ornate maroon turban with a feather, sits on a matching throne with palms joined, while an attendant in orange cloth raises a flaming oil lamp in the foreground. Flags in red, orange and a Mauritian-style tricolour stand behind the thrones, with a gold-draped table holding vases of white flowers in front.2017-07-09