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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an open courtyard. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a microphone stand beside it. A man in white dhoti and shawl kneels on a red carpet, bowing his head to the seated figure's feet, while another man in orange garments stands behind him at the armrest area. Fruit and offerings rest on a tray at the side. Behind them, people in white and orange attire stand near a building with orange walls and red-and-white striped trim, and a wall board lists names. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, seated in the role of the honoured teacher receiving padapuja-style obeisance.

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A photograph at an ashram temple courtyard showing a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, dressed in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala, facing a wooden podium with a microphone. A man in white dhoti kneels on a red carpet and bows his head to the throne's footrest, while a bare-chested man in orange cloth stands beside with his hands folded. Women in white and orange saris stand in the background near a red-and-white striped wall, a fruit offering sits on a tray, and a deity murti with garlands is visible at right.2010-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an ashram courtyard. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a younger man in orange cloth holds a small object, and a row of people in white and orange clothing stands at a doorway. A red carpet, a red cushioned footstool, a gold-trimmed stand with microphone, and a red-and-white striped wall with a black notice board complete the scene.2010-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial seated scene in a courtyard with orange-red walls and a striped red and white base. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a white ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with hands folded in his lap. Several people sit on the ground before him, including a woman in a white and saffron sari holding pink lotus flowers, a woman in green and gold clothing with folded hands, and two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, one seen from behind. Brass trays of flowers and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a wooden name board hangs on the wall behind. This scene is consistent with a satsang or puja gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron with long hair, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold-trimmed throne, seated as the honoured teacher.2010-11-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an outdoor temple courtyard. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe, a long dark swept-back hairstyle and a dark rudraksha mala, with one hand raised in a gesture. Before the throne, a man in an orange robe kneels on a red carpet, facing the seated figure. Behind, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands near an orange-and-white striped building entrance, and several white-clad people stand at the doorway. A gold footstool, a microphone stand, a tray of fruit and offerings, and a gilded deity murti are visible. A signboard hangs on the orange wall. The seated figure matches Swamiji's presentation cues (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala) and is presented as a probable candidate.2010-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an ashram hall. A figure in long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti with hands folded in namaskar. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long swept-back hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala. A second person in orange robes sits to the left, also with hands folded, and several people in white garments stand in the background near an orange and red striped wall. A small table holds fruit and flowers, and a microphone stands nearby. A sign on the wall lists names beneath the heading Dhyanapeetam.2010-11-03A photograph of an outdoor courtyard at a temple-like ashram. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a necklace, sits in an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in namaste, bare feet resting on a red cushioned footstool. A microphone stands before him on a wooden podium. Behind him are red and white striped walls, a corrugated roof, a gold kalasha-topped railing and a brass lamp stand. Two people in white dhoti and shawl attire stand in a doorway at left, and a red and white cloth hangs beside the throne. A printed board on the wall lists names. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha adornments on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so he is labelled as a probable candidate.2010-11-03A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and gestures with both hands while speaking. In front of him seated devotees in white and cream clothes and orange shawls are attending to brass plates, flowers and offerings on the ground. A wooden podium with gold trim stands at right. Behind them is an orange and white painted building with a dark board listing names, a brass bell hanging from the eave, and a gold ornamented gate.2010-11-03Outdoor photo of a ritual at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms joined in greeting. Several people sit on the floor before him: a woman in orange and cream with hands folded, a girl in an orange top with palms together, and a priest in white with a red cloth. In front, brass plates hold pink flowers, fruit and offerings, and brass lamps and vessels are set nearby. Behind is a red-and-white striped temple wall with a black board of white lettering, a tiled roof, a stone pillar and a gold lamp stand. The throne, the man's appearance and his cues fit the page's a person identification, so this is a probable appearance-based match. Several other people are visible, bringing the total to roughly six.2010-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an open temple courtyard. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala around the neck and a red-and-gold ornate throne is smiling and holding a microphone, with an orange cloth folded on the lap, and a figure in a saffron shawl sits at the lower left. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala on the seated throne figure. A devotee in white dhoti kneels at the foot of the throne offering a gesture, and a man in a saffron shawl kneels beside him. Several people in white and saffron clothing stand in the background near an orange building, and a deity murti with floral garlands is at the right edge.2010-11-03A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-black rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard beside a temple shrine. Several people in white ritual dhotis and shawls sit on the floor before him, some wearing gold necklaces and sacred marks on their foreheads; one holds a small object before a tray of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. Two women in white saris and a person in orange sit at the front. A printed wall board with names hangs behind, and gold lamp stands stand at the right. The gilded throne and ritual arrangement suggest a morning darshan, but the seated figure's identity is not established from appearance alone, so the central person is described by role as a seated teacher on a throne.2010-11-02A seated man on an ornate gilded wooden throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas. His feet rest on a low wooden stool as devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor before him, hands folded in namaskar. Before them are brass plates holding pink flowers, fruit and other offerings, and a smoking incense or homa area sits in the background. Behind the throne stand a carved stone pillar, brass lamps and a red-and-white painted wall. A wooden board on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam with names listed below. A cream-clad man stands in the background doorway.2010-09-22A photograph of a temple courtyard where a long-haired figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, a footstool in front and a microphone stand beside. Before him, a man in white dhoti and shawl kneels on a red carpet, while another man in orange sits near the throne. In the background, women in orange and white saris and men in white dhotis walk through a doorway, and a gilded deity murti decorated with garlands and brass lamps stands behind. A fruit offering rests on a table beside the throne.2010-11-03