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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set for a Tulabharam-style offering. A figure with a tall black turban, red-orange robes, a heavy gold and beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on a red cushioned seat before a gold-carved throne, with a tiger-striped cloth behind. A swinging balance structure hung with white flower garlands stands beside him, and a large orange-satin bundle sits on the opposite side. A second man at right in white dhoti and red shawl, with a red rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together. Brass lamps, a trident and ornate stands frame the stage. Probable Swamiji is seated, showing distinctive turban, gold ornaments and rudraksha cues.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a red-orange robe and heavy gold garland sits in a gold-framed swing decorated with white flower strands on a stage. Behind him is an ornate golden peetha with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cloth. A golden trident stands at left and a large orange cloth bundle with a printed label sits at right. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a gold headpiece, multiple gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and a red-orange robe. He is the central figure, shown being honoured on a ceremonial swing. A second person in white is partly visible at the right edge.2016-05-24A photograph of a man seated on a gold-and-red tulabharam swing-scale on a stage, smiling. He wears a red-orange robe, layered gold beaded necklaces, bangles and a headpiece with a decorative crown. Behind him stands an ornate gold and red throne with a tiger-striped cloth, a golden lion figure, and a gold trident on the left. White flower garlands wrap the golden beam and chains of the swing. On the right an orange-wrapped bundle sits with a green leaf on top and a printed label reading RISAL SINGH JAINARAIN. Probable Swamiji is seated in the tulabharam scale, with the appearance cues of distinctive ceremonial gold necklaces, a crown-like headpiece and saffron-red robes.2016-05-24A seated figure in a red-orange robe and red-orange shawl sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a dark turban-like headwear with a gold ornament, layered garlands of beads and rudraksha, and a large gold pendant. Wrapped in white flower garlands, a gold pillar stands beside the throne, with a trident and ornate brass lamp stands to the left. A woman in a beige kurta and red shawl stands with her hands joined in front of the throne, while a man in white dhoti and red sash stands at the right edge. Red fabric and orange cloth fill the foreground, with a decorated stool in front of the throne. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage for a pada puja or similar honouring ceremony.2016-05-24A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a red robe, multiple rudraksha and gold-coloured necklaces, bangles, and a decorative headpiece with dark hair, gesturing with one hand while smiling. He sits within a white jasmine-garlanded swing frame beside a tall gold pillar, with a brass lamp stand with a trident and a golden lion-shaped ornament behind him. In front of him is a large orange-draped bundle with greenery, and at right a person in white dhoti and red shawl stands with hands folded. Ritual temple-stage setting.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in red-saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, with a golden lion sculpture behind him. He wears a black head covering with gold ornaments, a thick orange-gold bead necklace and gold bangles, and gestures with his hand while smiling. Garlands of white flowers hang from the throne's poles. To the left stand a brass lamp stand and a trident. On the right, a large bundle wrapped in orange silk and green leaves rests on the floor. a person by appearance cues: ornate attire, bead necklaces and crown-like headwear, seated on a throne during a ceremony.2016-05-24A seated figure in a red-maroon robe sits on a gold-framed swing decorated with white flower garlands during a ceremony. He wears a crown-like headdress, layered gold beaded necklaces with a large central pendant, and gold bangles. Behind him is an ornate gold throne back with a red cushion and a tiger-striped cloth, beside a gold trident. A gold pole wrapped in white flowers rises beside the swing, and an orange silk-wrapped bundle with green leaves sits to the right. A printed sign on the orange bundle reads in Hindi. This is an appearance-based a person in person, seated on a flower-decorated swing in a ritual setting.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man in a golden ornate setting. He wears a red-orange robe and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace with a large pendant, a crown-like gold headpiece over long dark hair, and gold bangles. He sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned swing decorated with white flower garlands, with a tiger-striped cloth behind him. Gold trident-like staffs, a brass lamp stand and a golden throne-back with floral carving frame the scene. Probable Swamiji is shown in ornate saffron-red clothing, a crown and a rudraksha-style garland, raising one hand in greeting.2016-05-24A photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged on a small golden pedestal inside a flower-garlanded swing with white jasmine-style garlands. He wears a tall dark turban-like headdress with a gold band, a red-maroon robe, multiple layered rudraksha malas, a large gold pendant and gold bangles. Behind him is an ornate gilded throne backed with red cushions and a striped tiger-skin covering. Brass lamp stands and red floral decor frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, identified by his turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold ornaments and red robe; this is a seated ceremonial pose in a Pushpabhishekam-themed setting.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a tall dark turban with a gold ornament, layered rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant necklace, holding a handheld microphone in his right hand and raising his left hand in a gesture while speaking. He sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, backed by an ornate gold carved panel. Garlands of white flowers hang on gold poles beside him, with a brass trident and a brass oil lamp stand at left. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, turban, ornate gold necklace and saffron-red clothing are the qualifying cues.2016-05-24