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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-framed throne in an open pavilion with bamboo ceiling and palm trees outside. The seated person wears an orange robe and a heavy garland of pink and red flowers with yellow marigolds, and has a shaved head with a crown-like adornment absent; the appearance is an ordinary saffron-robed sannyasi. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered cloth stands bending forward, offering a folded white envelope with both hands. Beside him a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands attentively, and at left a man in white with palms pressed together stands in namaskar. A small wooden tray holding a bottle and coins sits in front of the throne, and a red pillar is at the right.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne receiving an envelope from an older man in white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered cloth. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a heavy garland of red and pink flowers, with a yellow marigold garland at the base of the throne. A younger man in white with hands in anjali stands at left, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands behind. A small wooden tray holds sweets, a water bottle and a gold figurine sits on the throne arm. Setting is a thatched pavilion with a red pillar and palm trees outside. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in a saffron robe with long swept-back hair, garlanded and seated on a golden throne, receiving a donation envelope.2009-12-01A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-trimmed throne receiving a framed picture from an older man in white. The seated person wears an orange robe and is garlanded with red and pink flower garlands and white jasmine strands, with a small yellow flower offering nearby. The older man in a white shirt and dhoti with a maroon waist cloth leans forward holding the framed picture. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands behind him, and a man with folded hands stands at the left edge. A small wooden tray holds offerings in the foreground, with a water bottle beside it. The setting is a pavilion with red and gold decor and palm foliage visible through open windows. Appearance cues on the seated figure (orange robe, garlands, gold throne) are consistent with the page's reference to a person, so this is a probable identification from clothing and setting only.2010-01-02 +2 copiesDecember 15 20092009-12-15December 24 20092009-12-24August 18 20092009-08-18A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving a garland in a home interior. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe, a long white and red flower garland, and has long dark hair; their appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold-trimmed adornment. A man in a white shirt and trousers stands and places a white jasmine garland with red flowers over the seated figure's shoulders. Behind them, a man in white with glasses and a standing man in orange stand with hands folded, while a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds a silver tray of offerings. Red cushions, a fruit bowl and an orange cloth are visible, and a wall sconce and draped curtain frame the room.2010-01-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded garland of coloured beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of a large tree. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward with his hands cupped, receiving or offering something to the seated figure, who extends a hand toward him. Standing to the left is a person in orange robes and another in white with a yellow shawl; a woman in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands behind, near a table holding fruit and a water bottle. The ritual appearance suggests a devotee receiving blessings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a beaded mala and a gold throne, which are appearance cues for the page's Swamiji claim.2009-12-16November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA 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.2010-09-11A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless sannyasi garment with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, receiving a folded paper from an older man standing before him with palms pressed together in greeting. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. The standing man wears an orange kurta with a white shawl and wire-rimmed glasses, with a tilak on his forehead. A woman in a red sari and a child in red stand at the left edge. Behind them is a tray of sweets or offerings, a pink wall, and a dark board with white lettering on it. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-09-20A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti with a visitor badge placing his hands on the shoulders of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a large white jasmine garland. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned chair in front of an ornate gold-framed backdrop. Behind them, two women in white sarees with yellow shawls stand near a wall with hanging green leaf decorations, and a third woman in a yellow shawl stands by a small wooden side table. Petals are scattered on the red cushion. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the swami-style presentation described on the page, with saffron robes, long hair and a garland, though this is not certain.2010-01-10