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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace sits on an ornate throne, smiling, with long dark hair swept back and a red mark on the forehead; his feet rest on a folded cloth covered in yellow flower garlands. Behind him, a golden deity murti is garlanded with red and yellow flowers, with gold lamps nearby. An older man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward and offers a hand toward the seated figure, while a second older man in white stands at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold beads, a probable match to Swamiji in an honoured seat, though the appearance is partly obscured. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the honoured position, with devotees in white nearby.

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A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an orange-draped throne-like seat, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a gold bead necklace and a red bindi, smiling as a older man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward to touch or offer something to his hand. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with yellow and red garlands, flanked by gold lamps and brass oil lamps. A tray of flowers sits to the left, and the scene is set in a temple-like ashram hall.2010-07-24November 01 20102010-11-01A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, flower garlands of yellow, purple and red behind him. He wears a dark rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead, smiling while his right hand rests on the armrest. An older man in white shirt and white trousers leans forward at left, bowing toward him and touching the throne's base. Bare feet rest on a patterned red-and-cream mat on a gold footstool. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold throne, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2010-08-01July 11 20102010-07-11A photograph in a temple setting before a shrine with a large deity murti draped in red, yellow and purple garlands and an orange turban-like headdress. A long-haired man in orange ochre robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on an orange-cushioned throne with his bare feet on a mat. Facing him, a man in an orange polo shirt and white dhoti kneels with his back to the camera. Gold lamp stands flank the shrine and a small green-clad figure sits on a pedestal at right.2010-07-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace and a red vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead, sits on an ornate orange-draped golden throne with gold fittings and a cushion at his feet decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A man in white kurta and dhoti kneels before him, bowing his head while the seated figure places a hand on his head in blessing. Behind them stand two older men in white, one wearing a white and red floral garland, the other wearing a blue rosette badge and white garland. A pink-draped statue and gold pillars with red and yellow flower garlands surround the setting. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and throne presentation.2010-07-24July 08 20102010-07-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha malas and a gold-and-red beaded necklace, sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion, smiling. A man in a white shirt leans in front of him, bowing, and another white-shirted man stands at the right edge. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers decorate the throne area. A red bindi is on his forehead, and a small card is held in his hand. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with distinctive saffron robes, long hair and beaded malas, receiving a devotee's respect.2011-11-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest sits on an orange cushioned seat in front of a gilded shrine. He has a red tilak on his forehead and holds an oil lamp near a man in a white shirt who leans in toward him. Behind them are garlanded gold-toned deity murtis, a gold kalasha-like vessel, and a golden sceptre resting on the seat. A woman in the right foreground is partly visible.2010-07-07November 10 20112011-11-10November 01 20102010-11-01A man in an orange saffron garment with gold border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gold bead necklace around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. A person in a white shirt and dark trousers leans forward toward him, reaching toward the throne's base. A painted forest backdrop with waterfalls is behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing, a gold necklace and a throne, matching the page's Swamiji event.2011-02-20