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A seated man in a long-sleeved saffron robe with long, swept-back wet-looking black hair sits on a red and gold ornate throne, barefoot, with his right hand raised toward the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl with a red thread wrist band. Around the throne, a tray of fruit and sweets sits on a white table. Standing onlookers in white shirts, a yellow scarf and saffron robes watch, one holding a dark ID card and another in a bright purple cap.

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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 photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long dark wavy hair falling past the shoulders, one hand raised in blessing. A man in a light blue shirt and grey trousers bows low with his head near the seated figure's feet, with a rudraksha-style red-beaded mala visible at his neck. Nearby, a man in an orange robe stands with hands together, and a seated man in white wears an orange sash. On a white table are fruits, a silver plate of offerings and a small arrangement of flowers. Around them, several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls, some with white tripundra marks on their foreheads, stand watching. A red-and-patterned rug lies on the floor. The seated figure fits the page's Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair and saffron robes, while receiving a devotee's pranam, so the candidate is in_person with probable appearance cues.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.2010-09-05A 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. Seven or so people are visible.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. Several men in white and yellow shawls stand behind, one shaved-headed in a white robe with a red shawl. The scene suggests a devotional reception with offerings; a stylised logo sits at upper left.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back black hair, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne chair, placing his right hand on the head of a bowing man in a striped light shirt and dark trousers with an orange shawl over his shoulders. A second man in an orange robe stands behind the throne holding a small object, and a silver tray with fruit, flowers and a tilak-marked offering rests on a white table beside them. Several men in white and light clothing stand in the background, one wearing a yellow shawl and a white forehead mark. The image shows a blessing or darshan moment.2010-09-05A photograph inside a room with a gold-framed red velvet throne-like seat. A long-haired person in saffron/orange robes sits on the red cushioned seat, one hand raised in blessing toward a devotee who kneels on a patterned rug and bows with forehead pressed to the seated person's feet. Behind, a standing monk in orange robes with a red-edged shawl watches, and a tray of fruit sits on a white stand beside the throne. Several men in white shirts and yellow shawls stand nearby, one in an orange-trimmed white shawl smiling, with others gathered in the background. A gold-framed shrine-like backdrop with a sunburst motif sits at the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a crown-like ornament is not visible, and this appearance-based label is probable Swamiji (probable) in the seated position of honour, with the devotee performing padapuja.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 seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. The bowed man wears an orange-and-gold sash with printed lettering. Beside them stands a white side table holding a silver tray of fruit and offerings. Several men in white shirts and orange sashes stand behind and to the left, and a second monk in orange robes stands nearby. The background is a dark blue drape. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange garment and an ornate throne, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based candidate, noted as probable.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 photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a red-cushioned throne with ornate gold carved back, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, hands pressed together in namaste and a smile. In front of the throne stands a white table holding a silver tray with fruit and flowers. A man in white shirt and dhoti with orange shawl bows low with folded hands, and another man kneels on a red prayer mat at lower left. Standing behind are several men in white shirts, one wearing a yellow shawl, and a monk in orange robes. A dark blue curtain hangs behind, with a purple logo at upper left.2010-09-05