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A photograph of a ceremonial procession at night. A central figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) carried on a palanquin, wearing a brown-and-saffron robe, a rudraksha-style necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland, smiling with a shaved-looking black hair and a trimmed black beard. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by the swept-back long hair, saffron-brown robe and ceremonial gold necklaces, but appearance is uncertain. Shirtless and white-clad attendants in the foreground carry oil lamps (lamps with flames) and walk beside the palanquin. Golden trishula staves stand at each side, and garlands of marigold and white flowers hang along the left. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees, many in white and orange clothing, sits in rows holding small lamps.

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December 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne at a crowded outdoor festival. He wears a maroon-brown wrap, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a pink-and-white floral garland draped over his shoulders and a red tilak on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he has a full beard. Gold trident-tipped staffs and brass lamps flank the throne, with a purple and gold floral canopy above. In the foreground, shaven-headed men in white dhotis and a woman in orange sari stand with their backs to the camera, and a crowd of devotees in white and bright colours fills the background, with oil lamps and incense smoke visible. a person is seated on the throne during a procession.2016-12-06Photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a large hall. A bearded man with long hair pulled back sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a deep maroon robe, a pink-and-magenta floral garland, and a gold necklace; he is smiling. Two gold trident-topped staffs and urn-shaped finials flank the throne, and a banner of marigold and violet flowers hangs at the left. In front, several shaved-headed men in white and bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas sit with their backs to the camera, and women in saffron, green and purple saris watch from the crowd. Behind them a large audience fills the tiered seating. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in the maroon robe, long hair and ceremonial gold necklace, shown in person.2016-12-06A photograph of a festival procession at night. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a brown-maroon robe, a pink-magenta flower garland, a gold chain necklace and a beard, smiling. Beside the throne a standing woman in orange robes and a white forehead marking holds a rudraksha mala. Golden trident-topped staffs stand in the foreground, and bare-chested priests in white dhotis with sacred threads are seen from behind. Behind them a large seated audience in saffron, pink and blue clothing fills the tiered stands, with oil lamps glowing and garlands of marigold-like flowers hanging at upper left.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A man with long swept-back dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at an outdoor event. He wears a rust-brown robe, a pink-and-magenta flower garland, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a bangle on his wrist. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long hair, ornate gold regalia and ceremonial necklaces. Flanking the throne are tall gold trident-topped staffs. In front, bare-chested devotees in white and orange dhotis and rudraksha malas face him with hands folded. Behind them a large seated audience in white, orange and colourful saris fills the tiered stands, some with raised palms. Garlands of marigold and purple flowers hang at the upper left, and a golden kalasha sits beside the throne.2016-12-06Evening procession photo at an ashram gathering. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushion wears a rust-brown robe, a pink flower garland, rudraksha and gold-coloured necklaces, and smiles. He appears to be a person candidate with long swept-back hair, beard and distinctive adornments, so this is an in_person candidate with uncertain appearance. Beside the throne stands an attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white tilak, holding a gold trident-topped staff. Gold trident staffs and a decorated canopy frame the throne. Shirtless men in white dhoti in the foreground face the throne, and a large audience sits in red seats behind, with lamps and flowers. A procession with a palanquin-style throne is shown.2016-12-06