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A 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.

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A 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.2010-09-05Indoor 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 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 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.2010-09-05July 11 20102010-07-11A 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.2010-09-05A 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 in orange robes with long swept-back hair on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, extending his hand. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and bangle kneels before him, bending toward his hand. Behind them, a white table holds fruit and flowers. Around them stand several men: one in white with a yellow shawl and a tilak, a man in an orange robe with a red scarf, a bald man in white with a red scarf and tilak, and others in white shirts. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identifiable by his orange robe, long swept-back hair and throne. The kneeling man is a devotee. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with white floor tiles and a dark curtain backdrop.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.2010-07-24A 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 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 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.2010-09-05