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A photograph in a hall with a deep navy draped curtain behind. At right stands an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet seat and red bolster cushions. In the centre a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a pale pink shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a woman in orange sari with long dark hair stands with hands folded, and beside her a man in orange robes also presses palms together. Further left, men in white shirts, one in an orange shawl, and a man in a yellow scarf stand near red chairs. Several people are visible, roughly six, and the throne is empty. No person is clearly identified as a person.

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A stage area in front of a dark navy stage curtain. A woman with long, wavy dark hair wears an orange sleeveless garment and stands with her back to the camera, facing a group of men. On the right, an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red bolster sits beside a small brass stand. Among the men, one in a white shirt with a pink-and-cream shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A bald man in an orange shawl stands at left-centre, and several men in white with yellow shawls stand in the background. A large white banner hangs at upper left.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in orange sannyasi clothing, with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak, bowing with palms joined beside a gold-and-red ornate throne. Before him, a man in white kurta with a pink-and-yellow shawl and a red bindi smiles with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, a shaved-head monk in orange robes stands with joined palms, and other men in yellow-and-white garments stand in the background before a deep blue curtain. On the table in front, stacked books and a small tray with red cloth are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange robes and ornate throne are the distinguishing cues for the page's named guru.2010-09-05December 20 20092009-12-20Indoor event photo beside a dark blue draped curtain and a pale wall. On the right, a woman with long curly hair in an orange sleeveless dress presses her palms together in greeting, speaking into a microphone held in her hand. Beside her, a gold and red velvet throne with a sunburst backrest stands empty on a table with flower offerings. Several men gather at left: one in a maroon shirt, one in a red-and-white striped shirt, and one in white with an orange-gold shawl. A man in white with a pink-orange shawl stands centrally, smiling. Young men in white with yellow shawls stand in the background. No one on the throne is visible; the appearance of any a person candidate is uncertain.2010-09-05A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red carpet beside a large gold-carved throne. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap with gold trim and a gold necklace, reaches out a hand to greet men in white dhotis and white shirts. Several men wear orange shawls, and some carry rudraksha-style beads. a person appears in the saffron-and-gold attire with long hair, greeting devotees with outstretched hands, while other attendees are in orange robes and white ritual clothing. Red carpet, draped ceiling and orange clothing dominate the scene.2010-12-29October 20 20132013-10-20A seated figure in orange robes and a multi-strand beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising one hand in blessing. A man in a pink collared shirt bends forward at the feet of the seated figure, touching them in reverence. Around the throne stand attendants: a woman in orange on the left, men in white kurta-style shirts with yellow shawls, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl. The backdrop is a large photographic mural of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, and a red panel is at the right edge. The setting suggests a padapuja at a temple or ashram hall.2009-12-16September 13 20092009-09-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, raising a hand to bless a bowing man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his palms pressed together. Around them stand a man in orange robes at left, a man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl in the foreground, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, and an older man in a white shirt at right, who is bending forward. The backdrop shows a large tree and a red painted temple column. The seated figure has the appearance of the a person, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robes on a throne, while the bowing devotee and attendants are in white. The seated figure is a person, given the saffron robes, long hair and throne.2009-12-29December 15 20092009-12-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, with a rudraksha mala and a long beaded garland, smiles broadly on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward and touches the seated figure's hands. Nearby, another man in white with raised folded hands bows with a smile, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at left and an orange-robed attendant with rudraksha beads stands behind. A deep red velvet curtain backs the stage, and a camera operator is visible at left. Visible props include a flower garland and fruit on the floor near the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, orange robes and rudraksha malas on a throne, and the appearance is consistent with this identity, so the label is applied.2014-06-19A photograph of a seated guru on a gold-backed throne with a tiger-print cushion, wearing an orange-brown robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace and bangles, with white tilak on the forehead, hands folded in greeting and smiling. Facing him at left, an elderly man in an orange turban and orange robe sits in a white chair with hands joined. Standing between them, a man in a pale pink kurta and a young man in white shirt stand near a gold kalasha-like ornament, and a saffron-robed attendant with a mala stands behind the throne. The setting is a stage with maroon curtains.2013-02-24