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A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a temple-like setting with a painted backdrop of a temple gopuram and a deity murti draped in garlands. A man in a long-sleeved orange saffron robe and a large garland of red and yellow flowers stands centre-right, hand raised to his brow, receiving a tray. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti with white vertical tilak-style markings across his chest and arms, a rudraksha-like orange bead mala, and a topknot holds a silver tray of fruit, flowers and offerings. A second orange-clad attendant in a saffron dhoti and sacred thread stands beside him, with an older white-clad man and a uniformed attendant behind. A gold-and-red throne with cushions sits to the right, and gold offering plates with fruit and sweets rest in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the garlanded orange-robed man with long swept-back hair, centre-right, is an appearance-based candidate given the saffron robe, garland and long hair, and he sits in the ceremonial role of the one being honoured beside the throne.

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A ceremonial scene in a decorated hall with a painted temple backdrop of gopuram-style architecture. In the centre, a long-haired figure in orange robes wears a heavy garland of green leaves, yellow and red flowers and stands before a gilded throne with red cushions. He bows with a hand on his forehead. To the left, a man with a shaved head and white tripundra markings, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha-style orange bead necklace, holds a silver tray of bananas and offerings toward him. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes looks down. Behind them, several men stand, including one in a white dhoti and yellow shawl. Brass trays with flowers and small oil lamps sit in the lower right foreground. The image appears to show a padapuja-style offering to a seated guru. a person candidate by appearance: long hair, saffron garments and a garland on the person at the throne.2010-09-18A ceremonial padapuja scene in an indoor hall. A man with long hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a heavy garland of green leaves, red and yellow flowers, stands before a gilded golden throne with red velvet cushions and a red backrest. Beside him, a bare-chested priest with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest and an orange-red beaded necklace holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands behind them, and a man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti watches at left. A large backdrop of a deity in red and white behind the throne and gilded plates of flowers and offerings at the lower right complete the scene.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja in a temple-style hall. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and a multi-coloured flower garland sits on a gold-trimmed throne with a red cushion, smiling and holding his palms together in greeting. Before him, a shaven-headed priest in saffron dhoti and shawl with white ritual markings on his chest and arms stands with palms joined, facing the seated figure. Other men in white and yellow stand to the side, one in a beige shirt also with folded hands. Behind them is a backdrop of a deity murti draped in garlands, with trays of fruit and flowers placed at the foot of the throne.2010-09-18April 27 20122012-04-27A seated man in an orange-saffron robe over a red sleeveless top, with a red bindi on his forehead, rests his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a light green shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-embossed throne with flower garlands in pink, green and yellow. A second man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands at left, watching. The devotee presses his palms together in reverence while receiving a blessing. Flower decorations and a white bed cover fill the foreground. a person (seated blessing figure) with long swept-back hair, a saffron robe and a gold-throne setting.2008-10-11Photograph of a ceremonial event on a golden-throne dais inside an ornate temple-style hall. A figure with long swept-back hair, a flower crown, a gold-and-red garland and an orange-red gold-bordered garment stands at centre, hands open, facing an elderly man in saffron-orange robes with a shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. A bald man in a red-and-gold dhoti with a white and gold garland holds a tray on the left. A kneeling priest in white with gold-bordered cloth and a red-and-white garland sits at lower right. Gold lion-form armrests of thrones, brass lamps and garlanded pillars frame the scene. The long-haired central figure matches the page's Swamiji reference through hair, adornments and saffron-gold clothing, so this is a probable identification.2016-01-03Three saffron-robed men stand in a temple-like setting. On the left, a bare-chested priest with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and white horizontal tilak marks holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth holds a rudraksha mala and assists. On the right, a man with long hair, wearing an orange shawl, receives a large garland of red, orange and yellow flowers and smiles. Behind them stands a gilded throne with red cushions and pink-draped decor, and a pink-and-white decorated backdrop. The scene suggests an honouring or puja ceremony, with an orange-clad recipient of the garland seated near the throne.2010-09-18A photograph of an outdoor darshan setting in front of an ornate gilded throne with red cushions. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, long swept-back dark hair and bare feet stands on a small raised mat, placing one hand on the forehead of a visiting devotee in a lavender shirt and cream trousers who bends forward in reverence. Behind the throne are garlands of marigolds and pink flowers, a gold-framed deity image and brass oil lamps. Based on the appearance cues of the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long hair, this is. Another person in white is partly visible at the left edge.2010-08-02 +1 copiesA seated figure on a gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions is having a forehead anointed by a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with white markings on his arms and chest. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red shawl over a dark-red garment, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, bangles, and holds a hand to the forehead. Behind them hang dense garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. A golden lion-shaped armrest and a microphone stand are visible. The attendant holds a small brass vessel. The scene suggests a ceremonial blessing or abhishekam-style rite in a hall.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Photo of a coronation-style ceremony on a stage with a gold throne and gold lion-head armrests. A seated man in saffron clothing, a golden crown, a long flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, with palms pressed together, receives an anointing from an older man wearing a tall gold crown, a white-and-red garland, a saffron-and-gold shawl, and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes holds a silver tray. Another attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands behind the throne. Behind them hang a deep maroon velvet curtain and gold ornamental carvings, with garlands of marigold and roses decorating the throne backdrop.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27