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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, smiling and gesturing with his right hand toward a man in a white dhoti with an orange-and-white shawl who is seated before a white table. On the table are fruit, flowers and a small plate of offerings. A man in a pale yellow shirt stands at left, holding out a white item toward the seated man. Behind the throne, several men in white and saffron clothing stand against a dark blue curtain, one wearing a saffron shawl and another with a shaved head. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron robes and seat of honour. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or ritual hall.

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A 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 figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, bare feet resting on a red rug. A kneeling man in a cream shirt reaches toward him, while a standing man in an orange robe with a red shawl holds a plate of fruit and flowers on a white table, and a man in white with an orange shawl smiles nearby. 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Six people are visible.2010-09-05A 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 photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling broadly with long dark hair and wearing an orange sleeveless robe, holding a small white object in his hands. A man in a cream-coloured kurta faces him from the front, and a bald man in a white shirt with an orange shawl sits at left, touching his face. Two men stand behind in orange and white robes, one in a yellow-and-white garment. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept-back hair, orange robe, ceremonial gold throne).2010-09-05A photograph of a formal reception in a hall with a navy blue backdrop. A woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, sits on an ornate red-cushioned golden throne and smiles while extending her hand toward a man bending forward. The man has long wavy dark hair and wears a magenta-maroon shirt over an orange dhoti, and holds a small object in one hand. Between them, a white-draped table holds a silver tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. Behind them, several men stand: a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head, a man in white with an orange shawl, and men in white with yellow scarves at left.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in a gold and red throne with a kalasha-like gilded backrest, wearing a loose orange-saffron robe and dark long hair, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a rolled document. On a white stool between them are a plate of fruit and currency notes. A saffron-robed attendant holds a clipboard behind them, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around. A small red-and-maroon footrest sits at the base of the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) by his saffron robe, long swept-back hair and throne seating, shown in person; the kneeling man and standing men are devotees and attendants. 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