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A photograph inside a bright white room where a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden-backed throne with red cushions. He leans forward and touches the shoulder of a small girl in a white dress with hair ties, while she bends toward him. Behind her, two women in white saris with yellow shawls stand, one holding a mala of rudraksha beads, and a woman in glasses holds a young child. A wooden tray with flower petals and offerings sits beside the throne, and rose petals are scattered on the cushions. The orange-robed figure is a probable Swamiji by the long hair, saffron clothing and throne setting.

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A photograph of a devotional children's event in an ornate golden-throned setting decorated with flower garlands. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, a red-and-white flower garland and gold-toned ornaments, leans forward from a golden throne to touch the hand of a small girl in a white dress with a lanyard. Behind him a man in an orange robe and orange turban-style head covering attends with a brass vessel and incense sticks, while a woman in a yellow sari assists at a small table with a flower vase. On the left an older woman in a white sari with gold border and a girl in white stand watching, and a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari guides the child forward. a person appears as the central figure in orange, seated on the throne with long hair, a red garland and gold ornaments, in a ritual honouring of children.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24May 28 20132013-05-28A seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested under an orange-red shawl with gold border, wears a thin black cord necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red velvet throne with a red tiger-striped cushion, reaching out to hand small items from an open wooden box at his side to a boy in an orange t-shirt who holds out cupped hands. Behind them a woman in white with a rudraksha mala kneels and watches, and women in saffron and cream saris stand near gold deity decorations and garlands. Swamiji (probable), shown seated on a throne and distributing objects, with long hair, orange shawl and black cord cues.2011-12-05A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in an ornate golden hall. A long-haired figure seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a saffron-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland and a gold chain; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person. He leans forward to touch the hand of a young boy in a white shirt and grey trousers, who stands before the throne. Around them women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, a woman with a hair braid, and people in yellow and orange garments wait or assist. Green foliage, orange and pink flowers, and a red floral bunch decorate the golden backdrop and throne.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange robe and a pink-and-yellow flower garland, sitting on an ornate gold throne with cream and red cushions. He holds a thread or cord against the forehead of a young girl in a white dress, who is guided by an orange-robed priest in glasses and a saffron cloth, and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala. A second girl in a yellow top stands at left. Fresh flower arrangements in green and orange decorate the background. The scene appears to be a blessing or rakshabandhan-style ritual of tying a thread.2009-12-24Indoor photo in a plain cream-walled room with a window and wall air conditioner. A seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white garland, with a red and gold cushioned throne-like seat, receives offerings. A young girl in a white embroidered dress and a younger girl in pink hold out decorative items and flowers toward the seated figure. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands nearby, and a man in cream kurta with a rudraksha-style mala stands with palms joined on the left. An older woman in white sari stands at the far left, and a person in orange sits at the right edge.2010-02-07December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in a bright orange-red robe with long dark hair swept back, wearing a multi-coloured floral garland with purple and white flowers, gold bangles, and a gold-toned chair with a metal rod in front. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a dark beaded necklace holds a tray of rudraksha beads toward him while he reaches for them. Beside her, a woman in a white top with a dark beaded necklace and a red-streaked hairstyle watches. A group of children in blue school uniforms and other devotees in orange and white stand around, with a brass bowl at the lower centre and a white tent canopy overhead. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange robe and a floral garland, seated in a central position receiving offerings.2009-07-07A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red-upholstered throne with eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate given his long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha cues. Women in white and yellow saris and orange shawls kneel on the floor before him for a pada puja, one holding a silver tray with an offering and others with orange cloths. Behind him stand a golden deity murti garlanded with colourful flowers, a kalasha-topped staff and a maroon curtain. Scattered sweets and a bowl sit on a wooden table at left.2010-11-18 +1 copiesDecember 24 20092009-12-24