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A photograph inside a hall where a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, raising a hand in blessing. An older man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on a patterned rug, reaching toward the figure's feet, while a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl bends forward beside him with hands joined. Behind them, a man in orange shawl and white kurta smiles and holds a small object, and a white side table holds fruit, a banana bunch and a tray. Several other men in white and yellow stand in the background. The seated figure is described here as Swamiji (probable), based on the long dark hair and orange clothing with the ornate throne.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark curly hair, resting one hand on the head of a kneeling elderly man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in greeting. The saffron-robed figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, feet on a red-and-brown footstool. Beside them a seated man in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead watches. Standing attendants in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow or red scarves stand in the background, one with a folded paper in hand. The setting is an indoor hall with a white floor and a dark curtain. The orange-robed figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, seated in a blessing role.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 padapuja ritual in an outdoor courtyard with an orange cloth floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads and an orange shawl sits on a raised orange-draped seat, smiling and holding flower petals. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a pink-and-gold cloth and marigold garlands. Behind them, several men in white kurtas wear marigold garlands and orange shawls, with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. A brass bowl of petals and lemons sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass lamps and a shrine behind.2010-07-24Indoor 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 inside an indoor hall showing a man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a sleeveless orange robe and a red bindi, smiling toward the camera. Beside him a tray holds apples, bananas, a plate of offerings and a small cup. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl sits to the left, a kneeling man in an orange-trimmed white shirt touches the robe at the feet, and several men in white dhotis and white shirts, one wearing yellow scarves, stand around the room. The seated man has the appearance of a probable Swamiji in the role of the throned teacher, with long swept-back hair, orange ornate robe and throne cues; the identity is appearance-based only.2010-09-05December 29 20092009-12-29A photograph of a long-haired man in a flowing orange robe seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in greeting and smiling. Before him, a man in white clothing and an orange shawl bows low, with a white table holding fruit, a plate and offerings in front of the throne. Behind them, a man in an orange robe stands with hands clasped, and a man in a yellow shawl and other men in white stand in the background against a black curtain. A patterned red rug covers the floor, and a gold footstool sits at the front. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair, and this is a seated greeting of devotee and throne-seated figure rather than a formal puja.2010-09-05A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron-orange robes and a red bindi, hands raised in greeting. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels before the throne, holding a fruit-like offering; behind him a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands, and two men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms joined. A white-clad attendant in a saffron shawl stands at left. Behind the throne a painted tree mural, a red wall with gold detailing, a red tray of offerings and a striped floor mat complete the scene.2009-12-29A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe and with long, wet-looking dark hair swept back, extending a hand toward a kneeling bearded man in a white shirt who holds a small white object in his hands. Behind them, a white-clad attendant stands with a yellow shawl, an older man in white with an orange shawl sits, and other attendants in white and yellow-trimmed garments stand nearby. A side table holds fruit, sweets and a plate, and a dark blue backdrop fills the background. Appearance-based probable candidate: a person, seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair, blessing a devotee.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 devotional darshan scene. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels with palms pressed together in namaste, facing right toward a seated figure draped in orange cloth on an orange cushioned throne with gold-tipped armrests. A standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala holds a folded paper. Behind them, a man in a yellow shawl and white clothes stands with a mala, and a tray of fruit and offerings sits on a table at the top right. Several other devotees in white clothes are partly visible at the edges.2010-07-24A seated figure in long saffron-orange robes with long dark hair falls over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala hanging on the chest sits on a white-draped throne-style chair with gold trim and an orange cushion. A kneeling older man in white shirt and dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle reaches toward the seated figure's extended hand, while the seated figure's bare feet rest on a small footstool decorated with pink and white flowers. Behind them, standing devotees in white kurtas and dhotis wear yellow and orange shawls and rudraksha malas, watching the exchange. A wooden tray with green fruit, flowers and offerings sits on a white-draped table, and brass lamps and kalasha vessels stand on a shrine ledge in the background. Red-painted columns and temple architecture frame the scene outdoors.2010-06-13