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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long hair swept back, eyes closed, in a plain white-walled hall. Before him, a row of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and gold-beaded necklaces, bend forward holding flames and offerings; one white-clad man in the center holds lit oil lamps while others reach toward the flames. A small table to the left holds fruit and a plate, and a white tower fan stands behind. Young women in white with yellow borders and braided hair sit in the foreground.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron garment draped over his shoulder and a dark beaded rudraksha mala around his neck, looking to his right. In front of the throne, a small gold-and-wood table holds a tray with fruit and a decorative dish. Below, a group of devotees sits on the floor: several men in white dhotis with white and orange ritual shawls and tripundra marks on their foreheads hold lit oil lamps or aarti lamps, while women in white and orange saris, one with a long braid, sit with hands extended in offering. A white tower fan stands behind them against a pale wall and dark curtains. The scene reads as an aarti or puja during a seated satsang. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji description, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate. Seated on the left and in front, several people in white dhoti and shawl clothing with white forehead markings and gold necklaces hold lit oil lamps in their hands. Two young women with long braids, one in a white sari with a yellow border, sit with their backs to the camera, and a small table with fruit and a bowl stands beside the throne. A white tower fan stands behind the group and dark blue curtains hang on the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair. a person seated in meditative posture. Before the throne, a gold-trimmed low table holds a tray with fruit and flowers. In the foreground, several people in white ritual clothes with ash marks on their foreheads hold lit oil lamps and a brass aarti lamp, while women in front, including one with a braid, watch. The setting is an indoor hall with a dark curtain and an air cooler.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall. On a large ornate gold throne with red cushions sits a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditative pose; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Before the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and orange garments; several women in yellow-bordered white saris and devotees in white dhotis hold lit oil lamps and offer flowers, while a silver plate with flowers and fruit sits in front. Incense smoke rises from the lower right. A wooden stand with gold carvings, a standing fan and a painted temple backdrop complete the scene.2010-10-29Devotees in white ritual clothes and gold-bordered dhotis or saris sit on the floor in a hall, many with white and red forehead markings. A bare-chested man at left holds a small lamp aloft, and a young woman and a girl in white and orange-trimmed clothing hold lamps near the foreground. A man in white with a prominent forehead mark and beaded necklace sits in the centre. At right, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, with long swept-back hair and a crown-like gold backdrop; the seated figure matches the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is only partially visible. Fruit and flowers rest on a small table beside the throne, and a white tower fan stands in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tray of apples and offerings on a gold table beside him. Several devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit before him, several holding small oil lamps toward the throne in a lamp-offering ritual, one woman in orange robe sits at right. A standing figure in white is visible behind. a person cues: saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, appearance-based label only. A purple logo is at top left and a photographer is visible at right edge.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small side table bearing flowers and fruit. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and cream clothes with yellow or orange shawls hold lit oil lamps and perform aarti before a brass thali of flowers and offerings. A small steel fan and sheer curtains are in the background. A seated figure in saffron with a long dark hairstyle on a golden throne fits the appearance cues of a person, with the rest of the people being devotees performing aarti.2010-10-29A photograph inside a temple hall with orange and red striped walls and a black notice board above. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands folded in front of him. Three of the shawl and mala details suggest a candidate who may be a person. Several people in white dhotis sit on the floor in the foreground holding brass lamps and a silver tray with fruit, flowers and a pink petal offering, while a woman in a white sari holds a lit oil lamp. A small wooden table beside the throne holds apples and offerings. Smoke rises from the lamps.2010-11-02