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A smiling man seated on a yellow-cushioned throne-like seat, palms joined in anjali namaskar greeting. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, an orange-red robe, gold bangles and a long white and red jasmine garland with a gold bead necklace. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of purple, yellow, green and white flowers beneath a golden deity murti. Gold oil lamps and lit wall lights surround him. Swamiji (probable) with long hair, saffron ceremonial clothing and ornate gold adornments, shown in person during a darshan-style gathering.

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A 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 photograph of a man seated on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, purple, white, red and green. He wears an orange turban, an orange wrap over the shoulder, saffron-orange robes, a long white and red flower garland, and a multi-strand gold-beaded necklace, with red and gold bangles on his arms. He holds a slender white object in one hand. Behind him, a floral backdrop rises above gold and silver oil lamps and string lights glow in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange ceremonial attire with a turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and garlands, the printed page caption noting the Pratyaksha Pada Puja event.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 man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold-upholstered throne decorated with garlands of white, red, yellow, green and purple flowers. He wears a white and red flower garland over his shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and gold bangles on his wrists, with a small red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a large gold ornate backdrop is framed by floral arrangements, and brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side. The scene is lit warmly. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in ceremonial dress with flower garlands and a distinctive orange turban, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments.2011-12-11A seated man on a gold-embossed throne, wearing an orange turban, orange garments and layered garlands of white jasmine and red, yellow and purple flowers. He sits with his right hand raised in greeting and a smile, a long white-and-red garland draped over his shoulder and chest, and a wooden rod in his left hand. Behind him the throne is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, and brass oil lamps (deepa) with lit flames stand on both sides. At the lower edge, blurred hands and a head of a devotee are visible near the flowers. The person matches the swamiji cues of an orange turban, orange clothing and ceremonial garlands, and is identified as Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees in a pada puja 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 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 smiling man seated on a cushioned golden throne with yellow armrests, wearing an orange turban, orange shawl and orange garment, with a white and red jasmine garland and a gold bead necklace. He raises both palms in greeting or blessing. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of white, yellow, purple, red and green flowers before a gold deity murti, with lit oil lamps and brass lamps nearby. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron garments, garlands and gold necklace are consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji at the Pratyaksha Pada Puja.2011-12-11A 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 seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes sits on a yellow cushioned throne, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. He wears a white and magenta flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold bangles on his wrists. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of white, yellow, magenta and purple flowers, with a gold deity murti partly visible at the top. Brass lamps and silver puja vessels stand at the right, lit by glowing oil lamps. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown in person with ceremonial reception cues including turban, saffron clothing and gold beads.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.2011-12-18December 11 20112011-12-11