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A figure in a white turban and white wrap, with a long string of gold-toned beads around the neck, stands in the foreground at a decorated stage. Behind him a bald man in an orange-saffron shirt and dark glasses stands beside a dark ornate platter or tray, and a woman in a white sari with a garland is partly visible at right. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape a golden throne-like seat, with small brass lamps and white garlands on the back wall beneath a red and gold fringed canopy.

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A blurred, dimly lit indoor scene at an evening event. In the left foreground a figure in white dhoti and white turban, wearing a long string of gold-coloured beads, holds a dark metallic tray or plate with both hands. Behind, a bald man in an orange-saffron top and white shirt stands near a dark wall decorated with small red-and-gold lamp-like ornaments and white jasmine garlands. A woman in a white sari with gold-trimmed edges is partly visible at right beside a carved golden wooden chair. Yellow marigold garlands and a red-and-gold fringed canopy frame the upper left.2010-12-29A photograph of an indoor ceremony in a dimly lit hall with warm lamps and gold carved panels behind. In the foreground, a figure in a white turban and white cloth wraps with long strands of gold and beaded necklaces, and a bright orange shawl over the shoulders, extends both hands to present a large silver-toned plaque with a decorative engraved dish to a man standing beside. Behind them, a bald man in a white shirt and saffron-orange scarf looks on, and a woman in a white sari with gold border and floral garlands stands at right. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the setting, and small oil lamps glow on wall shelves. The presenter's face is partly shadowed and the appearance-based cues are insufficient to identify a specific person, so no candidate is asserted.2010-12-29A dimly lit hall with a golden throne-like seat decorated with yellow and red flower garlands under a red and gold fringed canopy. A man in a white turban and white dhoti-style cloth with gold-toned beaded necklaces stands in front, holding a tray. Behind him, another man in white and a woman in a dark head covering hold a silver plaque with a framed inscription, and small lit lamps are fixed to the wall.2010-12-29A man in a white turban and white dhoti-style cloth stands before a golden throne draped in yellow and red-flowered garlands, holding a metal tray or plate in both hands and smiling. He wears a long gold-coloured necklace of beads. Above him hangs a red, white and black fringed canopy, and small lit oil lamps are set in the dark wall behind. On the right, a woman in a dark outfit and a shaved-headed man in white stand partly visible, one holding a brass vessel. The setting is a temple-style hall with flower garlands and gold decorative panels.2010-12-29A man in a white turban and white cloth wrap stands at left, smiling, with a long necklace of gold-coloured beads and a dark braided hairstyle, his arm extended toward a floral garland. Behind him, a red-and-white flower garland and a fringed red-and-gold canopy frame the scene. At right, a bald man in a white shirt with an orange-saffron shawl and a woman in a white embroidered sari with a gold necklace look toward him. Small oil lamps glow in wall niches and a golden ornate panel decorates the background.2010-12-29A figure in white dhoti and shawl stands centrally, holding a polished metal bowl or vessel with a green-topped knob aloft over the head with both hands. A gold ceremonial necklace of large beads hangs at the chest, and a white head cloth is wrapped on the head. Behind is a gold-framed seat draped with yellow, red and green marigold garlands and a fringed red and white canopy hanging from the ceiling. To the left a man with folded hands smiles, and a bald man in glasses appears at the right edge. Small lit oil lamps hang on the walls and a warm evening light fills the hall.2010-12-29September 21 20052005-09-21December 29 20102010-12-29A long-haired man in a white turban and white garment, with a red-and-brown tilak on his forehead and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, sits smiling on a red-draped throne decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. A man in an orange shawl over white clothes stands at right and another man in white sits in front, his hands joined toward the seated figure. A bowl of fruit is held at left. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept hair, turban, and ornate gold necklace, shown as a seated recipient of devotees.2010-12-29A seated man in a white turban and cream-and-gold dhoti-style cloth sits before a gilded throne-like chair decorated with yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, under a red and gold canopy with tassels. He wears layered gold necklaces and a red bindi and smiles broadly. A woman on the left in an orange sari with gold jewellery stands with hands folded in prayer, and a man in a white shirt on the right extends his arm toward the seated figure in blessing or greeting. A bald man with glasses stands behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, a white turban, gold necklaces and white ceremonial dress, placing him at the centre of the honouring ceremony.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A seated figure with long dark hair wears a white turban, a white and gold-bordered cloth, and a long gold necklace of ornate beads, with a red bindi on the forehead. He sits on a gold-framed throne decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves, and holds a green fruit above a silver tray of fruits. A shaven-headed man in white with an orange shawl and a second man in orange stand nearby, and a partly visible person in the foreground is turned away. Golden lamps hang in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with long hair, ornate gold necklace and ceremonial white turban cues.2010-12-29