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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.

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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 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 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 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 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.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 an outdoor temple-courtyard ritual. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a white jasmine garland and red-and-white flower garlands, with a dark rudraksha-style mala at his chest. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white and cream saris and white shirts press their palms together in anjali; one woman in a yellow sari and another in a light-green sari sit near brass plates holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits at the lower right, and smoke rises from the left. Behind them stands a red-and-white striped wall with a dark wall board of printed names, a brass oil lamp stand and a gold-painted railing.2010-11-01August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of a pada puja at a temple-like hall with orange and red walls. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala and sits with eyes closed and hands folded, bare feet resting on a gold tray. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit in prayer: a man in a yellow shawl with palms joined, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, a man in a pale blue kurta with palms pressed together, and a shaved-headed priest in white clothing in the foreground. Gold plates hold pink lotus flowers, fruit, and small brass vessels. In the background, standing figures in white and an orange-robed person stand near the doorway, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate throne.2010-09-22A 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 temple courtyard scene with an orange-painted wall and a shrine to the right holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. A person in white dhoti and a white-and-red shawl sits with folded hands on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, their head bowed. In front, two men in white dhotis lie prostrate in full-length padapuja on an orange cloth. Standing nearby are several devotees in white dhotis and yellow or orange shawls, plus a saffron-robed man in the centre. A brass kalasha and oil lamps sit on a side table.2011-08-10August 10 20112011-08-10