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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 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 an indoor gathering with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe, long dark swept-back hair, bare feet resting on a red-and-brown mat. A standing man in an orange robe with a saffron-orange shawl holds a rolled scroll, and a seated man in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak gestures toward the throne. Another man kneels in a white shirt holding a rolled scroll, while several men in white and orange stand behind. Brass plates with fruit and offerings sit on a white pedestal.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.2010-09-05Indoor 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 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 seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long wavy dark hair, on a red cushioned seat beneath an ornate gold throne-back with a sunburst motif. A man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands before the seat with hands joined in greeting, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers beside him also greets with palms together. Other men in white, including one in an orange garment, stand behind them, and a tray with offerings sits on a white table at right. A red and orange rug lies on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron ceremonial clothing on a golden throne, with the page indicating his presence at this event.2010-09-05A 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 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.2010-09-05