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A seated man in an orange robe with a red bindi, long dark hair and a white and multicoloured flower garland sits on a red throne-like chair, holding a small brass figure and receiving an offering from a standing man in a grey patterned kurta and lavender shawl who extends his hands toward a brass murti wrapped in an orange cloth. Behind them a woman in white and yellow stands and another woman in yellow sits at the left edge, with a large orange banner with Kannada-style script and thick garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers framing the scene.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, receiving or handing over a small metal object from a brass stand while a man in a grey patterned kurta and lavender shawl bends forward with an orange cloth held in his hands. Garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers decorate the red-draped throne and the gold-and-orange backdrop. Two women in white saris with yellow borders stand or sit behind them. The seated figure, who has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, matches the a person candidate cues, but the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity. Five people are visible in the scene.2010-10-12A photograph of a ceremonial presentation inside a decorated hall. On the right, a man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a long white flower garland with red and yellow blooms, sits on a red-cushioned seat with a flower-decorated backdrop and rudraksha mala, extending his hand over a red and gold cloth offered to him. In the centre, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a red bindi and rudraksha mala stands beside a gold-framed ornamental panel. On the left, a man with short hair and a grey patterned jacket, with a purple shawl, holds a tray. Behind them are gold ornamental panels and garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. The seated man shows probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange clothing, flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, seated on a ceremonial throne.2010-10-12A photo of a ceremonial welcome at a floral-decorated stage. A bearded priest with a bare chest, orange dhoti and orange-yellow garland holds a bundle of yellow marigolds and offers it to a long-haired man in an orange shawl and green-and-white garland who stands with palms joined in namaskar, head bowed. A white-bearded elder with white vibhuti marks stands at the left edge. Behind them are large floral arches of orange, yellow, purple and red blooms and a gold-carved throne. a person: the standing man has long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and a garland, a presentation consistent with the page, though the appearance is only partially distinctive. The scene is a satsang-style reception with garlands and flower offerings.2010-10-24July 31 20152015-07-31A ceremonial stage scene with a floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple blooms and a golden sun-like motif. A bearded priest with a shaved-looking top knot and white tilak, wearing an orange dhoti with a yellow garland, holds a bundle of yellow flowers and a garland while gently placing a hand on the forehead of a seated person in an orange robe with a long green and white garland and a red bindi. An elderly white-bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left. Gold ornamental panels and red cushions fill the right side of the stage.2010-10-24A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe receives a garland and offering at a decorated altar, smiling broadly. The figure wears layered garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers and a rudraksha mala with gold beads. A man in a white kurta and glasses, seen from behind, extends a hand holding offerings toward the seated figure. A gold vessel and small lamp stand on the altar, with a second devotee in a yellow cloth and a priest with white forehead markings at left. Yellow marigold garlands fill the background.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat is decorated with long strings of golden-yellow beads, gold medallion ornaments and a crimson-and-gold headpiece, wearing saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering. Behind him a backdrop of marigold and red flower garlands, yellow fruit and greenery frames the seat. Around him, a bald older man in white dress kneels and reaches toward the seated figure's feet, while a man in saffron robes at right adjusts the orange cloth and holds a flower garland. Gold and fruit offerings sit at the left edge. The seated figure smiles broadly.2011-07-15A man in orange and saffron robes sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a long garland of green leaves, red and yellow flowers and a rudraksha mala, with a white tripundra on his forehead. A woman in a yellow-bordered white sari and a yellow shawl stands at left holding a purple-wrapped gift, while another woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white with a red-bordered dhoti and sacred thread stand behind. A gold-edged table holds a silver tray with apples, bananas and offerings. Another man in orange cloth stands in the background. The setting is a temple-style backdrop with green foliage and carved stone. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha and garlands, matching the probable Swamiji cues.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial garlanding on a stage decorated with marigold and rose flower arrangements. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and a red-bordered cloth stands at center, draping a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers over a smiling person wearing an orange turban and orange robe with a green-and-white garland around the neck. Behind them, a man in white with a striped shirt holds a plate of offerings, and another young man in orange with an orange beaded necklace holds a flower garland. A large floral backdrop and a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion stand to the right, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind the stage.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial garlanding on a decorated stage. A man with a topknot and bare upper body, wearing an orange dhoti, lifts a long garland of yellow, pink, red and white flowers over a seated person in an orange robe with a green-and-white flower garland and a beaded necklace. The seated person is smiling and looking down. Behind them are a gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and a backdrop of yellow, red and purple flower arrangements. A young man in white dhoti and an orange-red beaded necklace stands at left, an elderly man in white clothing sits partly visible, and another man in orange clothing stands at centre. The seated person has long dark hair and is wearing orange robes, matching Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair and saffron ornate clothing, placed in a role of being honoured with a garland.2010-10-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders, red and green flower garlands, and gold ceremonial necklaces, seated before a throne-like backdrop of densely arranged marigolds, roses and mixed flowers in red, yellow, white, purple and green. A shaven-headed man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala leans in from the left, and another person's hand rests on a shoulder at the far left. A white ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure stands at the left edge. a person is the smiling seated figure with the orange shawl, gold necklaces and flower garlands, indicated by the orange-saffron clothing and ornate adornments. Gold ornamental carving is visible in the upper background, and a deep maroon curtain hangs behind.2012-01-01