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A 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.

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A 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.2010-11-03A 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 photograph of a ceremony in an outdoor temple-style courtyard with red-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold and red-cushioned throne. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt, with a thin gold border and a neck cord, leans forward and touches the seated figure's feet on a red footstool. Behind them, standing devotees in white and orange clothing watch with hands folded. Gold-decorated pillars, a brass lamp stand and a tray of fruit are visible. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, and is shown in the role of a seated guru receiving padapuja.2010-11-03A man with long black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. Incense smoke rises in the foreground beside a priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha garland, and a shaved-head figure in white and devotees with bare arms and kumkum-marked hands sit around offerings of fruit and flowers on a wooden table. A wall board lists names in black lettering on a red and white striped temple wall. Looks like a temple ritual with pada puja offerings.2010-11-02A 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 seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, hands folded in namaskar at his chest. A microphone stand stands before him and a wooden lectern-like cabinet sits in front. Behind him stands a white-and-gold statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a crown, beside a gold kalasha-style lamp stand and brass vessels with flowers. In the background, a priest in white dhoti and a small seated child in white appear near an orange building with a red-and-white striped band and a plaque. A red-and-gold curtain hangs at left, with a blue-and-orange mat on the ground.2010-11-03November 02 20102010-11-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising one hand in greeting toward a devotee. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold chain. Standing before him, a woman in orange garments with a white flower garland raises her palms in respect. A man in white with an orange sash at left holds a brass vessel, and other people stand at the edges. An orange cloth canopy hangs behind the scene, with a white wall and window at right. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, but the identification is uncertain, so he is described by role as the seated teacher.2009-07-07A photograph of a pada puja at a temple courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his hands folded, a tray of fruit and a brass vessel on a small table beside him. In front, a priest in white dhoti and bare chest, with a gold necklace, holds a lamp and incense that smokes around him. Several women in orange and a lady in front with a braid sit with brass plates of fruit and oil lamps. Behind the throne are a red-and-white striped wall and a black notice board with white lettering.2010-11-02A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded red-cushioned throne in an open temple courtyard. He has long swept-back dark hair and his eyes are closed in meditation, hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold-edged table are a plate of fruit, flowers and offering bowls. Behind him stands a golden lamp stand, and a saffron-robed deity murti with garlands sits on the left. Two people in orange and red clothes sit on the right, one holding incense sticks, while a devotee's hand appears in the foreground. Red and white striped walls and a tin roof frame the scene.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA 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 an outdoor temple-courtyard setting. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in a namaste gesture, bare feet resting on a red cushioned footstool. A microphone stands before him and a wooden lectern with red top sits in front. To the right, a deity murti adorned with a flower garland and a beaded necklace is seated on a raised platform beside brass lamps and a kalasha, with another orange-robed figure seated nearby with hands folded. In the background, a man in white dhoti and a person in white clothes stand in an arched doorway of an orange building with a striped red-and-white wall and a corrugated roof, and a seated figure in white sits near the entrance. The tall temple pillars and brass lamps frame the scene. Whether the seated speaker is a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role.2010-11-03