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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, wearing long dark wavy hair and saffron-orange robes, with bare feet resting on a patterned rug. A man in a white shirt kneels on the rug before the throne, reaching toward the feet, while a bald man in an orange-and-white outfit with an orange shawl sits nearby. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand and smile, one in a yellow shawl, another in an orange robe holding a tray of fruit and flowers. A blue curtain and a white wall form the backdrop, with a plate of sweets on the right. Probable Swamiji (the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes, seated on a throne), in a ritual honouring setting; the surrounding men are devotees and attendants.

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A seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red velvet cushions, extending his hand while a man in a white shirt kneels on a red mat before him and reaches out. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe stands at a white table holding a tray of fruit and flowers, and several men in white shirts with red or yellow shawls stand around them against a dark blue backdrop. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the long swept-back hair, orange robe and throne, and is shown receiving a devotee.2010-09-05A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion. He extends his hand toward a kneeling man in a red-and-white striped shirt and white trousers, who kneels on a patterned red rug and holds a white paper or tray. 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A dark blue curtain hangs behind, with a purple logo at upper left.2010-09-05A seated figure in an orange robe with long, swept-back dark wavy hair sits on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, his bare feet resting on a red and maroon rug. A man in a white shirt and black trousers with a dark beaded necklace kneels before him, holding a rolled white paper or document in both hands, while another man in white kneels at the feet and bows his head. Behind them, a shaven-headed man in an orange-and-maroon robe stands beside a tray of fruit, and a group of men in white shirts, some with yellow shawls, stand watching. A gilded throne backrest and a tray of bananas and apples are visible at right.2010-09-05A photograph of an indoor event where a man in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with an ornate gilt backrest, one hand raised in greeting while smiling. Facing him, a man in white shirt and trousers with a beaded wrist band and gold chain holds a small rolled item toward him. Beside them, a seated man in white dhoti with an orange shawl sits on the floor on a red rug, and a monk in orange robes stands behind a white table holding a tray. Several men in white shirts and a man in a yellow shawl stand around the room, with a dark blue curtain behind. A platter of fruit sits on the right.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long wavy dark hair, on a red cushioned seat beneath an ornate gold throne-back with a sunburst motif. A man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands before the seat with hands joined in greeting, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers beside him also greets with palms together. Other men in white, including one in an orange garment, stand behind them, and a tray with offerings sits on a white table at right. A red and orange rug lies on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron ceremonial clothing on a golden throne, with the page indicating his presence at this event.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in long wavy black hair and an orange sleeveless robe on a gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, smiling as a man kneels and bows his head toward his feet on a folded patterned mat. A small white side table holds a tray of fruit, and a seated man in white with an orange shawl holds a paper. Standing attendants in white kurtas and orange dhotis or shawls, one holding papers, watch from behind. The seated figure in orange has distinctive long hair and ornate gold-throne setting, consistent with a person in a padapuja-style reception. Padapuja, kneeling devotee, throne, fruit offering.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe with no sleeves, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red cushions, bare feet on a red mat, smiling and raising one hand toward a man in a white shirt bending forward at left. Beside the throne, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl sits on a chair, and a man in orange robe holds a sheet of paper behind a white table bearing a plate of fruit. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one with vertical tilak, surround the scene against a dark blue curtain.2010-09-05A seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-and-red throne, extending one arm toward a kneeling devotee in white shirt and dark trousers who is bringing his hands together in reverence before him. The seated figure, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair and saffron clothing, is barefoot on a red cushioned seat with an ornate gold frame. Standing around them are men in white shirts and an orange-robed attendant holding a white rolled cloth, with a tray of fruit and sweets on a white table beside the throne. A blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-09-05Indoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a gold sunburst backrest, dressed in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a grey shirt and grey trousers who sits on a red-patterned rug, holding a microphone. Behind them, several men stand in white kurta-dhoti clothing with yellow shawls and a man in a white kurta with an orange scarf. A bald man in an orange shawl sits nearby. A white pedestal with a brass plate holds offerings, and a tray of fruit or sweets rests at the right edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robes and a gold-throne setting, with the page noting his presence at this event.2010-09-05A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange robe seated on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold back, smiling and extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt who bends low at his feet to offer respect. Behind them, an older man in white with an orange shawl gestures, and a monk in orange stands nearby. A white table holds a tray of bananas, an apple and flowers. Several men in white shirts stand around the scene, and a small purple bird logo appears at upper left.2010-09-05A photo of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and raising one hand in greeting. A man in a white checked shirt bows toward him at left, with a tray of fruit and flowers on a white table between them. Behind them stand several men in white shirts, one wearing an orange and red scarf, in a room with dark blue curtains. The seated man shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial throne cues, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate in an honoured seat.2010-09-05