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A seated figure in an orange turban and orange draped robes sits on a yellow cushioned throne, hands raised in front of the face in a devotional gesture. Heavy white and magenta-purple floral garlands hang across the chest, with gold bead necklaces and gold bangles on the wrists. Behind is a large gold deity murti decorated with flowers, and brass and gold oil lamps with lit flames line the right side. A white feather-like object rests against the garland. The scene suggests a puja setting with flower-decorated altar and lamps.

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A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-upholstered throne with yellow cushions, hands raised in namaste with a smile. He wears a white and red flower garland, layered gold bead necklaces and gold bangles on his arms. Behind him is a floral backdrop of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, and to the right stand silver and gold lamps and an ornate silver kalasha-style vessel with lit oil lamps.2011-12-11A man seated on a golden throne with yellow cushions, smiling and holding his palms together in a namaste gesture. He wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl and orange garments, with a large white and red jasmine-and-rose garland draped across his chest and multiple rudraksha bracelets on his wrists and arms. Behind him is a backdrop of colorful marigold and flower garlands, and to the right are ornate silver and gold lamps and a golden deity figure, with small lit lamps glowing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha malas and ornate garlands with a ceremonial throne match the page's identification, so this is an in-person candidate seated in a darshan 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 photograph of a seated man on a yellow cushioned throne in front of a large floral backdrop of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears an orange turban with a small red tilak on the forehead, an orange robe, a long gold bead necklace, a garland of white and red flowers, and gold bangles. He holds a silver-tipped staff across his lap and smiles to one side. Behind him are ornate gold and silver oil lamps lit with flames and a hanging brass lamp with string lights.2011-12-11A seated man on a gilded golden throne with yellow velvet cushions is framed by a large floral backdrop of white, red, purple and yellow flower garlands. He wears an orange turban with a small red bindi, an orange robe and a long matching orange shawl, with a layered gold necklace and a white and red flower garland draped across his chest. He holds a silver ceremonial staff in one hand and wears gold bangles on both arms. Brass and silver oil lamps glow beside the throne, with string lights in the background. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are an orange turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne seating, consistent with the page's claim of Swamiji at this event.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-saffron turban and saffron robes sits on a cushioned golden throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. A white and maroon flower garland hangs over his shoulders, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace hangs at his chest, and gold bangles are on his wrists. He holds a white flower-wrapped ceremonial whisk or chamara. Behind him, a golden ornate throne back bears a purple emblem with a white bird, and brass oil lamps with lit flames surround the scene amid warm candle-like lights. Golden lion-head carvings and silver lamps sit in the foreground.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 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 orange ceremonial clothing sits on a gold-trimmed throne with yellow cushioned armrests, surrounded by a backdrop of large floral garlands in white, yellow, purple, red and green. He wears an orange turban with a small red mark on his forehead, an orange shawl, a long white and red flower garland, a heavy gold-coloured bead necklace, and gold bangles. He holds a white flower-wrapped ceremonial staff in one hand. Brass and silver oil lamps glow on both sides, with lit lamps behind him. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the central figure, identified by orange turban, long hair, shawl and ornate gold necklace cues.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 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.2011-12-11