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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-crimson throne receiving devotees in a hall. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a long gold bead necklace, with long dark hair, and raises one hand in blessing. Before the throne a man in white shirt and white trousers, with a red-and-white beaded mala, bows slightly and offers a wooden plank or tray. Beside him a woman in a white sari with blue border presses her palms together in namaste. Other devotees stand behind, including a woman in a cream sari with a mala and a woman in yellow. A small table holds a water bottle, a plate of fruit and offerings. Dark blue curtains hang behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robe, gold bead necklace and long hair on the throne.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a gold ornamental necklace sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with red cushioned upholstery, raising one hand toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who offers a framed photograph or plaque. The man wears a rudraksha mala and bracelets and smiles. Around them stand several people: an older man in white, a woman in a cream sari with maroon border, a young girl with a braid, and a woman in a white and orange sari holding a framed item. A dark curtain forms the backdrop, and a water bottle and small items sit on a white table.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 31 20102010-12-31A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, receiving a tray of offerings from a woman in a lavender-and-white floral sari with gold bangles and a beaded necklace who holds her hands in anjali. Behind her stand a man in a white shirt with a blue beaded necklace, a woman in a pink-and-white sari, a younger man in a red t-shirt, and another woman in a green patterned sari. A gold-and-red backdrop frames the scene, with a small tray of fruit and other offerings on a gold stand beside the throne. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, wears saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, which supports a probable identification as Swamiji.2009-12-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving offerings. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe with long dark wavy hair and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, with a gold ceremonial necklace visible. A bald man in a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-trimmed sash and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a tray with flowers and sweets, and a smiling young boy in white shirt and a yellow-shawled woman with a bindi stand nearby. Another monastic in saffron robes stands behind, and fruit sits on a tray at right. A backdrop shows a forest scene with a temple pillar. a person candidate is the seated figure, based on distinctive flowing hair, saffron robe and gold ornaments.2010-09-11A photo of a devotee line at a seated ceremony. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne against a red draped backdrop, receiving an offering. A man in white kurta with a red-beaded necklace bows forward, presenting a white tray with a small object. Beside him a woman in a dark blue sari with a beaded necklace smiles and holds a bundle. On the left a man in white with palms pressed in namaste stands near an older woman in white. A small bottle and a brass tray with coins sit on a side table. An older bearded man in white stands in the background. Five people are visible.2009-12-15Indoor photo of an event where a long-haired figure in an orange sari with a green bead garland sits on an ornate gold-framed red throne. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward offering a small framed object held in both hands, while a woman in a cream sari with a dark beaded necklace stands nearby. A woman in a purple blouse and white sari bows low with palms pressed together at the front. Several standing onlookers in white and grey clothes watch, and a white pedestal holds a box with beads and a water bottle. A navy curtain forms the backdrop.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, smiling as he receives a dark tray or plaque from a woman in white clothes with an ID badge and a white shawl. Beside them stands a row of women in white, pale pink and printed salwar-style outfits, one wearing a yellow scarf; a small side table holds fruit, a bottle of water and sweets, and a red-and-pink draped backdrop with a stone pillar is behind them. The seated man appears to be a person by his saffron robes and throne; the appearance cues are moderate.2009-12-16December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair swept back, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne, gesturing with raised hand toward a group of devotees. Several devotees in white clothes with gold-patterned borders stand and kneel before him; a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari holds up a framed or boxed gift, and a girl with a long braid presses her hands together. A young man in white kurta stands at left, and a man wears a rudraksha-style mala. A small table with a water bottle and flowers sits beside the throne.2009-12-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and long dark wavy hair, receiving a gesture from a man in a white kurta and white dhoti with a dark rudraksha mala, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste near a small wooden table holding a tray with fruit and a framed picture. A woman in a cream sari with a yellow shawl stands beside him, a second woman in a cream sari and a red bindi stands behind, and a woman in a cream and gold sari with a brown bead necklace stands at left with hands folded. A green backdrop and a gold-framed chair complete the scene.2010-09-11