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A 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.

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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 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.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 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 seated man in long, flowing dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe rests his right hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white shirt, while the devotee bows forward with hands together. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet seat, and a white table before him holds a tray of bananas, flowers and a small packet. Behind them, several men in white shirts and orange-saffron dhotis or scarves watch, one with a red mark on his forehead. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Blessing or padapuja-style darshan with an offering tray.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 devotee in white shirt and trousers bowing with hands joined on a red-and-cream mat while a seated figure in orange robes and long swept-back hair places a hand on his head in blessing. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, with a tray of fruit and offerings nearby. Several standing men in white shirts, one in an orange shawl, and others in dark clothes watch barefoot on a white floor before a dark blue curtain. The seated figure's distinctive orange robes, long hair and gold throne are consistent with Swamiji (probable), appearing as the blessing giver in the scene.2010-09-05A 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.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.2010-09-05A 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 seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with long, wavy black hair sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne, smiling as he presses his palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his hands joined in namaste. A brass tray of fruit, including apples, bananas and grapes, sits on a white pedestal beside them, and a rolled white paper is held in the seated figure's lap. Standing around them are men in white shirts and orange-bordered dhotis, one wearing an orange shawl and another a yellow shawl with a rudraksha mala, and a bald man in a white shirt wearing an orange shawl stands behind. The setting is a plain room with a navy backdrop and a gilded throne on the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange wears long swept-back hair and a saffron robe on a golden throne, presenting a blessing.2010-09-05A seated figure in an orange robe with long, dark, wavy hair sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold back and gold-edged armrests. A man kneeling on a red patterned rug in a white shirt and white dhoti offers something from a small plate toward the seated figure, who reaches out to receive it. Beside them, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl sits on a chair, and a bald man in an orange robe stands near a white table holding a plate of fruit and sweets. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing orange or yellow scarves, stand behind them in a semicircle. A blue curtain hangs in the background.2010-09-05