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A photograph of an indoor event with a seated figure on a large gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe and with long dark hair, facing a line of people. A man in a blue shirt and jeans stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, leaning toward the seated figure, while others stand nearby in white dhotis and white shirts, and women in saris, one in a red-and-green sari holding a framed plaque or certificate. Fruit offerings sit on white tables beside the throne. A dark blue curtain and beige backdrop frame the stage. The person on the throne has distinctive long, swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the event's Swamiji cues, so the candidate is probable.

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January 02 20102010-01-02October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a devotee gathering on a stage in front of a large ornate gold-and-red throne. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a shawl and beaded mala sits on the throne, smiling and gesturing toward a man in white dhoti and shirt who holds a tray or plate. Around them, a woman in a cream and white sari bows with folded hands, a man in white stands with palms together, and several children and women in white and yellow sarees stand nearby. Floral offerings and fruit sit on a side table and a red cloth covers the floor. A watermarked copyright banner appears across the lower right. The throne figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the page's a person cue, but appearance-based identity is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional offering in a hall. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne, extending his hands toward a tray of fruit held by a bald young attendant in orange with a gold necklace. Before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward holding a fruit, and a kneeling man in a grey shirt with a wristwatch and orange wrist thread holds out his palms. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes with gold garlands stands with arms open. Women in pink and teal salwar kameez stand in the background. A microphone stand and a gold tray with offerings sit in the foreground. The backdrop is dark drapery.2010-10-21A photograph of an indoor event on a small stage with a navy blue curtain. A long-haired man with a white beard, wearing a white kurta and grey trousers, holds a tray of red apples and offers it to a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, has long dark wavy hair, and sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a red velvet cushion and a microphone stand beside it. Behind them, a man in an orange robe smiles, and a shaven-headed man in white and yellow stands at the back. On the left, a man in a dark grey shirt and jeans stands with arms folded, and a partially visible person in a white garment appears at the edge. A purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner.2010-09-03A 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 copiesIndoor photo of a seated figure on a red velvet and gold-trimmed throne, wearing a red-orange garment, bare-chested with gold armlets and long dark hair swept back, the kind of cues that make him a probable Swamiji candidate; he is the central presence in a devotional gathering. Before him, a gold tray holds small bowls of flowers, red fruit and offerings, and a basket of apples sits at the throne's base. A woman in a green sari with a gold border sits with hands folded, an elderly man in white with hands joined sits behind her, and a young woman in white with a mala stands beside a man in cream kurta. Devotees seated on the floor in front, including a woman with a long braid and a blonde woman in white, face the throne. Gold and flower-garlanded deity murtis stand in the background beside a red curtain and a standing fan.2011-12-05Two men in front of a golden ornate throne offer a fruit to a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace. The seated figure, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles and reaches out to take the fruit. The man in the foreground wears a blue shirt and dark trousers, and the man beside him wears a white shirt and dark trousers. Behind them, a standing attendant in orange and a person in orange stand near red cushioned seats. Marigold and yellow flower garlands decorate the golden throne, and a large banner with a portrait of a bearded man in white behind them. The scene appears to be a devotional offering during a gathering. a person figure with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace is seated on the throne.2008-10-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne, dressed in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace, extending a hand in blessing. Before him an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti and a woman in a teal sari with bangles stand with palms joined in respect. Other people in orange robes and white garments stand nearby, and a gold tray with fruit and a flower sits on a wooden table. A gold-trimmed plate with flowers lies in the foreground beside a microphone stand. The setting is a stage with dark drapes behind.2010-10-21A photograph of a stage event. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-crimson throne, wearing an orange robe over the shoulder, orange cloth draped over the lap, gold necklaces and a red forehead mark, and reads from a small printed sheet held in both hands. A man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him a woman in a white sari with a teal border and a gold necklace stands beside a silver tray holding red fruit and flowers. Blue draped curtains form the backdrop, with microphones and a water bottle on the stage.2011-01-23A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall with dark blue and maroon drapes. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold necklace and mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne with hands pressed together in namaste. Before the throne, seated devotees in white and cream clothes with red and orange shawls press their palms together, and brass plates holding oil lamps and offerings sit on a golden cloth on the floor. A man in white stands at the back holding a camera, and a row of seated attendees in white watches. A woman in blue sari is visible at the lower right with folded hands. The Swamiji candidate is shown by the long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and throne, so the label is probable.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor event where a man in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with an ornate gilt backrest, one hand raised in greeting while smiling. Facing him, a man in white shirt and trousers with a beaded wrist band and gold chain holds a small rolled item toward him. Beside them, a seated man in white dhoti with an orange shawl sits on the floor on a red rug, and a monk in orange robes stands behind a white table holding a tray. Several men in white shirts and a man in a yellow shawl stand around the room, with a dark blue curtain behind. A platter of fruit sits on the right.2010-09-05