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A photograph in a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a deity shrine. A long-haired man in an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl stands at a golden throne with red velvet cushions, placing his hand on the head of a man in a red polo shirt and glasses who holds a silver tray of flowers, fruit and money. Behind them a priest in an orange dhoti with a gold chain carries a wooden tray, and another priest in white dhoti with red border stands by. Two large deity murtis with red and gold garments and flower garlands sit in the shrine behind. The leopard-print shawl and orange robe are visible clothing cues for the central figure. Swamiji (probable) is the appearance-based label for the long-haired man in orange and leopard shawl giving blessing at the throne.

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A photograph of a temple shrine scene outdoors. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl stands beside a gilded throne, placing a hand on the head of a young man in a red polo shirt and jeans who holds a silver tray of flowers, fruit and offerings. Behind them, a deity murti pair in blue and red garlanded with red and yellow flowers sits in a red-curtained shrine with brass lamps. On the left, two men in orange and white ritual dress carry a wooden tray and a folded cloth. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure wears long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl, placed beside a gold throne, with the same hand gesture of blessing. The shrine is ornate with gold columns and a red carpet.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden-framed niche holding a pair of deity murtis adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by brass lamps. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a leopard-print shawl over orange robes stands before a gilded throne with red cushions, raising one hand in blessing. A man in a red polo shirt and jeans approaches holding a silver tray of fruit, flowers and offerings. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style garland holds a wooden tray, and a second man in white dhoti with a red border and a garland stands behind. An orange cloth hangs from a red pillar, with greenery behind. The orange-robed man with the leopard shawl shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and shawl cues, so this is a probable appearance-based identification of Swamiji, present in person; the identity remains an appearance-based label.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple courtyard where a man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, places both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows his head. Beside them, a robed attendant in orange holds a silver tray and a bead mala, with more orange-clad attendants and a man in a white dhoti behind. A gold-trimmed throne with red cushions stands at right beside a deity murti decorated with garlands. An orange-painted building and tree foliage frame the background, with a women in white and orange saris at left.2010-11-09A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in an ornate hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron robes and a thick multi-strand garland of red, yellow and green flowers stands beside a gold-framed red-cushioned throne, smiling and bending slightly toward it. He has white vibhuti markings on his forehead. To his left, a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti with a white-painted torso and an orange-beaded mala holds a silver tray of offerings. Another person in orange stands behind him, and an elderly man in white dhoti with hands folded in namaskar smiles at the left edge. The backdrop is a large printed image of a red-robed figure seated on a throne amid garlands, with a green temple-like pillar and foliage behind.2010-09-18April 14 20182018-04-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a handwritten sheet of paper and smiling. Before him, a man in white ritual clothing and a white dhoti gestures with his hand while speaking, and a woman in a white sari stands to the left. Behind them stands a gold-accented shrine with a deity murti dressed in purple and yellow garlands, and a small table holds fruit. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, though the image is not clear enough to confirm identity.2010-11-01November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with a long dark rudraksha mala and a white flower garland with red accents, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in white kurta and a woman in a white sari with a dark mangalsutra-style pendant stand before him, the man bowing and bringing his face toward a fruit being offered. Behind the throne is a deity murti draped in purple and yellow flower garlands with an orange turban, beside golden oil lamps and a red-and-gold temple railing. The seated man has long swept-back hair and appears to be a person based on the distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial garland and ornate throne, though this is uncertain.2010-11-01Photograph of a ceremony at night. On the right, a seated figure with long swept-back hair, a red-and-orange sleeveless garment, and a heavy gold ornamental necklace with large gold pendant sits on a silver-backed seat draped with marigold garlands, a leopard-print cloth over his lap, and reaches out to take a folded yellow cloth held by an attendant in orange robes. Facing him on the left, a man in white kurta with a red shawl, hands pressed together in greeting. Behind, another attendant in orange with a rudraksha mala assists, and a patterned cloth backdrop and ornate canopy frame the scene. a person: the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, consistent with the page reference, but appearance is not conclusive.2014-05-20A photograph of a temple setting with red pillars and gold-ornamented walls. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl, and he is smiling while raising his hand toward a younger man in a red polo shirt and jeans who holds a silver tray with flowers and fruit. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with red border and gold necklace stands with his hands near the tray. On the left, another shaved-headed man in orange robe and gold beads carries a wooden tray of offerings. Behind them is a gold throne with red cushion, and a deity murti adorned with red and yellow garlands sits on a red-draped altar with lamps.2010-11-09April 04 20162016-04-04A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a gold ornamental necklace with a large gold pendant, and a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead places his right hand on the shaved head of a younger man in a white t-shirt. The younger man wears a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl printed with script. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion and a carved lion armrest, against a red curtain. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page; the younger man is a devotee receiving a blessing.2017-10-01