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A photograph of a formal ceremony on a decorated stage with orange, yellow and red flower garlands overhead and purple lighting. A bald man in a white kurta, with a lanyard, drapes a white shawl printed with an Indian flag over a bearded man in a rust-red turban and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a brown-red robe and a gold-trimmed ornament. Both stand between two ornate white-and-red thrones with carved lion faces. A brass vessel sits on a table in front. a person is being honoured, with long hair, a red turban and ornate clothing as visible cues. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph on a decorated stage with marigold and rose garlands framing a deity murti behind them. A bald man in a white kurta and white trousers, with a grey patterned shawl and a rudraksha mala, holds a white folder or document with one hand while a man in a rust-orange garment, a rust-orange turban with a feathered ornament, a gold necklace and a long black braid holds the other side. Both smile. Two red and silver ornate thrones stand empty at either side, a golden draped table and potted plants sit in front, and an orange flag is visible behind. The central figure in orange wears distinctive long hair, a turban and ceremonial gold necklaces, which matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues; he is accepting a document from a guest.2017-07-09A 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.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A 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 20172017-07-09A 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 20172017-07-09A floral-decorated stage canopy covered in orange and yellow marigolds stands before a purple-lit shrine with garlanded arches. A man in a lavender-purple shawl over white clothes, holding a paper and a small silver tray, stands at left and smiles. Beside him, a figure in a rust-orange turban, reddish-brown robe and white stole with an Indian flag patch stands with palms pressed together in greeting, long dark braids falling down the back. Two ornate white-and-red thrones sit empty on either side. Two people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the orange turban and saffron robe with long braids, shown with palms joined in greeting.2017-07-09A photograph in a temple hall decorated with marigold and rose garlands, with a deity murti framed behind floral arches. A bald older man in white kurta-pajama with a lavender-purple shawl stands with palms joined in a respectful gesture, bowing toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament, and a white shawl draped over the shoulders, who reaches out to receive him. Two red velvet thrones with silver carved arms flank them, and a golden offering bowl sits on a gold-draped table between them. The turbaned figure with a clearly distinctive ceremonial appearance is a candidate for a person, with the page noting his presence, so the appearance-based label applies.2017-07-09June 21 20172017-06-21 +1 copies