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A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling warmly at a devotee. The devotee in a white shirt kneels in the lower left with palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence. Behind them is a decorated altar draped in red and gold cloth, with pink gladioli, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green foliage arranged in front, plus a brass pot and a garland-hung deity murti in the background. The scene suggests a padapuja, a ritual of honouring a guru's feet. A small visible bird logo appears in the upper left corner.

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A photograph in a temple setting with gold-trimmed ornate pillars and a golden shrine behind. A figure with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned seat, leaning toward a man in a white shirt who bows with his back to the camera. A hand rests on the bowing man's shoulder. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the shrine, and an orange cloth drapes over the seat's armrest. a person: the seated figure shows long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is the central honoured figure receiving a devotee.2010-07-07A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with a red tilak smiles broadly while raising his right hand in conversation with a man in a white shirt seen from behind. The seated figure sits on an orange cushioned seat before a decorated altar with yellow and red flower garlands, a white draped cloth, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-style vessel. A small figure in saffron appears in the background, and the setting looks like an ashram Q&A or darshan moment.2010-07-19July 19 20102010-07-19A smiling man in an orange turban and orange draped garment with long swept-back hair and a gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. Facing him, a man in a white shirt bends forward with his hands extended toward him, as if offering greeting or receiving blessing. The man on the throne has a red tilak on his forehead, and a gold bangle on his wrist. The scene appears to be a festival or satsang setting with a red backdrop. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (turban, orange clothing, long hair, gold necklace) suggest Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne.2010-10-17July 03 20122012-07-03A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses, white jasmine and green leaves, with yellow lemons strung along the backdrop. He wears a red bindi, a heavy gold and red ceremonial collar and a long white-and-teal garland, and smiles as a devotee in white clothing bends forward in front of him. Another person in orange stands at the right edge. The appearance of the seated man matches the a person cues of an orange turban, ornate gold ceremonial collar and garlanded throne, and he is physically present.2011-07-15A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned chair before a golden altar. A kneeling man in a white shirt bows toward him, and a standing attendant in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind them are brass pots, a golden kalasha-style vessel, red and yellow flower garlands, a gold-framed niche with a small deity murti, and a white statue in orange garments with a turban.2010-07-08A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits in front of golden ceremonial decor, wearing an orange saffron shawl draped over his bare shoulder and a thick garland of white jasmine and red roses around his neck. Another man in a white shirt, seen from behind at the left edge, faces him. Behind them, a golden palanquin or chariot structure and figures in yellow and red robes stand in a temple setting. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and floral garland with ceremonial gold surroundings; the person is shown being honoured as a devotee-facing guest.2010-07-06A 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.2010-07-07December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron wrap with a red-and-gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead, smiling and gesturing with raised hands toward another man. The seated man sits before a red cushioned throne decorated with red and white flowers and gold carving. The second man, seen from behind, wears a white shirt with orange collar trim and raises his hand in a greeting gesture. A small gold trident-shaped object stands in the foreground, and a colourful painted backdrop with warm lamp light fills the background. The seated man is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, with saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a throne, though the swept-back hair cue is modest. The a person field records this uncertainty.2011-11-21July 03 20122012-07-03