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A photograph of a seated man in orange ritual robes and an orange turban on a golden throne, framed by a large golden peetha backrest draped with garlands in white, yellow, purple and green. Hanging brass oil lamps on chains and rows of small lit lamps line the dark wall behind him. He wears layered flower garlands, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and gold bangles on his wrists, and he is smiling and looking downward. A golden lion or simha motif is visible on the backrest. The setting suggests a puja ceremony.

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A seated man in an orange turban and orange-saffron robes sits on a throne-like seat decorated with a golden lion-form backrest and wrapped in garlands of white, yellow, green and purple flowers. He wears a white and red flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, and smiles while holding a small white object. Around him hang brass and gold oil lamps on chains, and a row of lit oil lamps glows in the dark background. A golden ritual vessel sits in the lower left. a person: long saffron wrap, ornate jewellery and rudraksha beads visible on a figure seated on a flower-decorated peetha, consistent with a pada puja setting.2011-12-11A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with cream velvet cushions, wearing an orange turban with a small red ornament on the front, maroon robes with an orange shawl and gold border, a red and yellow flower garland, gold armbands and bracelets, holding a white and pink flower-garlanded staff. Behind him are a flower-decorated backdrop, a silver and brass oil lamp stand, and rows of small lit oil lamps. The man has the swept-back long hair, orange turban and rich ornamentation that match the appearance cues of a person, seated in a position of honour during a darshan setting.2011-12-18A seated man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-and-yellow cushioned throne in front of a large flower-decorated backdrop of white, red, yellow and purple blossoms. He holds a long white and red flower garland across his chest, with his palms pressed together in greeting and his right hand raised in blessing. Gold bangles and a gold-trimmed armrest are visible, and brass oil lamps and lit lamps line the background on a dark wall. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing a saffron turban, flower garlands and ornate gold jewelry, seated in a ceremonial setting.2011-12-11A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. He wears an orange turban, an orange-saffron garment, a long white and red flower garland, a beaded necklace and gold bangles, and presses his palms together near his face while smiling. A golden lion figure sits at the front of the throne beside a brass oil lamp hanging from a chain. Warm stage lights glow in the background.2011-12-11December 18 20112011-12-18A seated man in an orange turban and orange-saffron garments sits on a gold-and-cushioned throne in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and garlands in yellow, purple and red. He holds his palms together in namaskar and smiles, wearing a long white and red flower garland and gold armlets and bangles. Behind him are brass oil lamps and a tall lit lamp stand, with rows of small lamps glowing on a dark wall. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated in a ritual setting consistent with a pada puja.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. He wears a white and maroon flower garland, a long gold bead necklace, gold bangles and holds a silver ceremonial staff in his right hand. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps line the dark wall behind him, creating a Pratyaksha Pada Puja setting. Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange turban and ornate gold necklace with a throne and garlands, seated in the role of honoured guru receiving worship.2011-12-11A seated man in orange clothing sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears an orange turban, a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a white fly-whisk in one hand. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps glow behind him. a person: the orange turban, flower garland and gold ornaments are consistent with the page's reference to a person, while the throne and lamp setting suggest a ritual event such as the Pratyaksha Pada Puja.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a yellow cushioned throne with his palms joined in greeting, smiling. He wears a white and red-striped flower garland, multiple gold bangles and a gold bead necklace, with long hair falling past his shoulders. Behind him stands a large floral arrangement of white, yellow, magenta and purple blossoms, and brass oil lamps with lit flames surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate gold jewellery on a seated figure in orange with garlands, presenting as the Swamiji candidate, seated in honour.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban, with a rudraksha-style bead bracelet and gold armlets, pressing his palms together in a namaskar greeting while smiling. He sits on gold-upholstered cushions in front of a large floral backdrop of marigolds and white jasmine garlands, with a brass oil lamp beside him and rows of small oil lamps glowing in the background. A long white and red flower garland hangs from his shoulders. a person is seated on a decorated dais in a temple-style setting.2011-12-11A seated figure on a gilded throne decorated with long garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears an orange turban with a vermilion tilak, an orange shawl over the shoulders, a gold necklace of beads, several beaded bracelets, and orange-yellow dhoti-style clothing. He holds a white ceremonial staff across his lap and smiles with one hand raised near his face. Behind him stand lit brass lamps and a silver lamp stand against a dark backdrop. Appearance-based identification is uncertain, so a person is noted as possible rather than confirmed.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold accent, his right hand raised near his face in a gesture. He sits on a golden throne with yellow cushions, backed by a large golden deity murti draped in colourful marigold and rose garlands. Brass oil lamps and a lit lamp wall stand behind him, and a gold ritual vessel is visible at right. The appearance matches the saffron robes, turban, bead necklace and floral garlands cues, and the page labels him as Swamiji, so this is a probable identification, though the image alone leaves this uncertain.2011-12-11