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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, long swept-back dark hair, extending his right hand toward a man in white. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron/orange robes and rudraksha malas, matching the page's Swamiji context. Standing before him, a bearded man in white shirt and white dhoti with a red-beaded mala offers a plate of fruit and flowers on a wooden tray. Behind them, two men in white with horizontal white forehead markings and gold-chain necklaces stand, and a woman in a white sari with a red border and a mala stands near the back.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, smiling as he receives an offering. Standing before a wooden lectern, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-and-black mala holds a small tray bearing a red fruit, flowers and a folded paper. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a gold border holds a cloth-covered object. Behind them two men in white ceremonial clothes stand near the stage wall, one with a shaved head and gold necklace. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white bends forward at the lower edge of the frame.2010-10-19September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a long beaded necklace seated on an ornate red and gold throne. The seated figure has a white marking on the forehead and hands raised to the head. A bald man in a white dhoti-style garment with a red border bows forward, pressing his head against the seated figure's arm. The setting is an indoor event with warm bokeh lights in the background. The seated figure matches the distinctive presentation cues of a person: long swept hair, saffron clothing and a beaded necklace, so the identity is an appearance-based label only. The bowing man in white is a devotee receiving a blessing.2010-10-15A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Surrounding devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, including a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a woman in a red sari. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and offering bowls at the foot of the throne. A shaved-headed man in front and a woman in red at the right are seated in devotion, and a microphone stands at the left. The scene is a pada puja, a devotional foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-16A photograph of a satsang-style gathering on a stage. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and a small orange hair tie, sits on a red-cushioned seat beside a gold-trimmed throne and extends his right hand toward the head of a shaven-headed man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala. The devotee raises his own right arm while bowing his head. Brass oil lamps with flames stand at the right edge, a wooden podium with microphones sits in front, and a video camera on a tripod is visible behind. Seated men in white dhotis and white shirts, one wearing a rudraksha mala, sit on the left. The wall behind is beige with a dark red drape.2010-12-02Indoor photo of a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, gold necklace and white paste on his forehead and arm, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair. He extends a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta with a yellow-and-orange garland, who holds out a small pile of white powder in his palms. Beside them, a seated person in orange robes holds a metal plate of white powder, and a tray with a small red cloth holds packets. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a wall with a black board of names, and a stone slab sits on the floor. The seated figure with white smearing on his arm and forehead is the a person, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and gold necklace; the setting suggests a ceremonial powder-offering exchange.2009-06-15A photograph inside a decorated hall with a gold-and-red throne backdrop and an ornate gilded panel behind it. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a beaded garland, sits on a red-cushioned seat and raises a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in white. A bald monk in orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl stands beside him, and a few men and women in white and orange dress stand close by. A bare-chested man in a white cloth at lower left holds out his hands. The scene resembles a devotional audience or darshan.2008-07-17A photograph of an indoor satsang event. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, smiling and gesturing toward a man in white kurta bending forward before him. A brass lamp stands beside the throne, a basket of fruit sits on the stage at left, and a red banner behind reads Program. Two people in orange-trimmed clothing sit at the bottom edge and a woman in white sari sits at right. a person: the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace on a throne.2011-02-26Photograph of a ceremonial presentation in a red-draped hall. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back and a gold lion-like armrest figure, and gestures toward a table with a water bottle and small items. Facing him, a line of people in white stand with folded hands and document folders. A man in a white shirt and a white-haired woman in a white sari with a red border stand near the front, and a woman in dark clothing and a man in white dhoti-style clothing stand behind, holding a folder. The throne is carved and gilded, and a red curtain hangs behind the group. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and a seated throne, with the figure being honoured by the presenting group.2009-12-15July 07 20092009-07-07November 22 20092009-11-22December 05 20092009-12-05