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A seated young man in a grey and white raglan t-shirt and dark trousers sits on a wooden chair with eyes closed while a person in a flowing orange robe with a white and red flower garland kneels before him, holding his hands. Several people in orange robes stand behind, one holding a golden ritual object, and a man in a white striped shirt stands at left. A brass plate with offerings, a steel cup and a red-and-gold box sit on a table draped in orange cloth. A large saffron-clad figure with long dark hair and a garland is the central active figure, distinguishing this as a padapuja-style honouring.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala over his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on an orange cushioned seat before a golden altar. A man in a white striped shirt kneels or bends forward at the lower left, facing him, with white and red wrist threads. Behind them are gold-covered ritual vessels, a gold kalasha-style pot, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and a white deity murti in a golden niche.2010-07-07A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes wearing a white and maroon flower garland, smiling and seated on a white-draped chair in a room with yellow walls. A standing attendant in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands behind, and a young man in a white shirt sits in front with his back to the camera. A man in glasses and white clothing sits to the right beside a silver ritual vessel with oranges, and a small altar with framed deity pictures, a brass oil lamp and flower garlands is visible on the right. Presentation cues consistent with the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange robes and garland give a probable identification of Swamiji, seated in darshan-style blessing of visitors. Four to five people are visible.2010-01-10December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated woman in orange robes wearing white and red flower garlands, seated in a white-covered chair and smiling as she holds her hands out toward a young man in a white-and-grey shirt who sits on a wooden stool before her. A standing figure in orange robes with a gold ornamental necklace holds a gold staff, and a man in white kneels at right beside a fruit-filled silver tray. Behind them are a brass oil lamp, framed devotional pictures and a gold-trimmed vase on a shelf, with a red-and-white curtain at left.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold bangles, leaning forward on a gold-carved throne with red cushions to hold the hands of a young boy in a green-and-gold patterned kurta. The boy looks up at him with a serious expression. Behind them, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and mala stand near a wooden table holding a tray of gold-wrapped sweets, a red-and-white item, and a brass plate. a person is seated in the centre as the figure being honoured, with saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha as cues. Several people are visible.2010-09-12A photo of a smiling person in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and long swept-back dark hair, with gold-coloured beads on the chest, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt who holds both hands together in greeting. Behind them a woman in a white sari and glasses, and a person in orange robes, sit near a gold-rimmed brass tray and green palm fronds. Several others stand in the background. a person: the orange-clad figure in the turban and long hair fits the presentation cues, and the page names him as present at this event, but the appearance is not conclusive, so this is recorded as unsure.2009-09-15A photograph of a gathering at a temple-style setting with a gold ornate backdrop and floral decorations of orange, pink and yellow flowers. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a multicolour flower garland, sits on a cushioned seat and bends forward to tie a white thread around the wrist of a young boy in a striped green shirt and glasses. Behind them a man in an orange robe and a long mala-style necklace stands holding threads, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands nearby holding flowers. The seated man shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, consistent with a probable Swamiji; the boy kneels in front of him.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and white flower garland with dark red beads, smiling broadly, on a white-draped chair. A young boy in white kurta and pants stands before them, holding a small bouquet, while a kneeling person in white is touching the boy's back. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a tray, and several saffron-robed attendants stand at left. A brass oil lamp, a silver tray of fruit and a white decorative vessel sit on an orange-draped table at right, in a marble-floored interior with carved wooden doors. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange garment and a flower garland, and is positioned as the honoured guest receiving the boy.2010-01-10December 24 20092009-12-24A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and a long dark rudraksha mala smiles broadly while placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers. A standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in white is partly visible at right. Behind them hangs dark red velvet drapery and a white cushioned chair with a red bolster. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2010-07-15December 05 20092009-12-05A young boy in a white striped shirt and grey trousers leans forward to offer something to a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a red undergarment, a long white and red flower garland with yellow beads, and has long swept-back hair; the appearance matches the page description of Swamiji, a probable identification based on these cues. To the left, an elderly woman in an orange sari presses her palms together, and a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala assists beside a white-draped table with books and a brass tray. A water bottle sits on the table.2009-08-09