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A 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.

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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.2010-11-09Outdoor temple courtyard photo of a ceremonial offering. A man in orange robes with a leopard-print shawl and long swept-back dark hair smiles and reaches toward a young man in a red polo shirt and jeans who holds a brass tray with fruit and flowers. Between them stands a clean-shaven attendant in white dhoti and cloth with red border and a gold necklace. A second attendant in orange dhoti and a gold-beaded mala stands at left holding a tray. Behind them is a golden throne with red cushion and a microphone stand at right, in front of a shrine with a red-draped deity murti decorated with garlands. Watermarked archive photo.2010-11-09A 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.2010-11-09A 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.2010-11-09Outdoor temple shrine scene with a deity murti of a seated goddess and a companion figure draped in red and blue garlands, framed by an ornate gold-and-grey arch and gold lamp stands. In front, a robed figure in saffron-orange dhoti and a leopard-print shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet beside a gold-framed throne, with an orange draped cloth behind. To the left, a shaven-headed man in saffron with a gold necklace carries a silver tray, and a young man in white dhoti with a red border holds a tray of offerings. The setting suggests an aarti or puja offering on a shrine platform with orange curtains and a multicoloured woven mat at the foreground. Three people are visible.2010-11-09Outdoor temple courtyard with a grey stone shrine behind a golden-arched doorway, where two deity murtis are garlanded with colourful flower strands. A central figure in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl stands on a red carpet before a gold throne with a red cushion, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and long dark hair. Behind him, a man in orange robes and a shaved head stands at the left holding a tray, and a younger man in white dhoti and shawl holds a plate with flowers beside the throne. Another man in white dhoti with a red border stands with folded arms at the right. Orange curtains frame the shrine, a video camera on a tripod is at the left edge, and gold lamps and ritual vessels surround the altar.2010-11-09November 01 20102010-11-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage draped in red and blue fabric. Two gilded deity murtis stand in an arched golden niche, one holding a trident, both adorned with red and white flower garlands. In front, a man in an orange robe, gold necklace and vibhuti marks sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, while devotees reach toward him. To the left, a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a tray of wrapped sweets, and another person in white stands nearby. a person seated on the throne, identified by ornate gold necklace, orange robe and seated position with the deity murtis behind. Several people are partly visible at the edges, including a bent figure in a pink shawl.2013-02-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a small gold footstool beneath his bare feet. He extends his right hand to clasp the hand of a bald, older man standing to the left in orange dhoti and a teal-green shawl with a patterned border. Behind them a gilded arched shrine holds a deity murti with a red and orange crown, a trident and a bow, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on the left. The scene reads as an in-person darshan exchange at an open temple pavilion.2010-08-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial event on a golden-throne dais inside an ornate temple-style hall. A figure with long swept-back hair, a flower crown, a gold-and-red garland and an orange-red gold-bordered garment stands at centre, hands open, facing an elderly man in saffron-orange robes with a shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. A bald man in a red-and-gold dhoti with a white and gold garland holds a tray on the left. A kneeling priest in white with gold-bordered cloth and a red-and-white garland sits at lower right. Gold lion-form armrests of thrones, brass lamps and garlanded pillars frame the scene. The long-haired central figure matches the page's Swamiji reference through hair, adornments and saffron-gold clothing, so this is a probable identification.2016-01-03A ceremonial scene in a decorated hall with a painted temple backdrop of gopuram-style architecture. In the centre, a long-haired figure in orange robes wears a heavy garland of green leaves, yellow and red flowers and stands before a gilded throne with red cushions. He bows with a hand on his forehead. To the left, a man with a shaved head and white tripundra markings, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha-style orange bead necklace, holds a silver tray of bananas and offerings toward him. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes looks down. Behind them, several men stand, including one in a white dhoti and yellow shawl. Brass trays with flowers and small oil lamps sit in the lower right foreground. The image appears to show a padapuja-style offering to a seated guru. a person candidate by appearance: long hair, saffron garments and a garland on the person at the throne.2010-09-18A photograph of an outdoor puja at a temple-style shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace, sits with hands folded on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, as a probable Swamiji candidate. Devotees in front hold incense sticks and a brass plate with fruit and offerings. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in orange and gold garments, decorated with yellow and multicolored garlands, beside a golden kalasha-style lamp stand and brass oil lamps. Red-painted stone steps and pillars frame the scene.2010-11-03