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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-yellow throne (peetha) decorated with multicolour flower garlands of white, yellow, red and purple blossoms. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a layered gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and gold armlets, and smiles while raising one hand in greeting. Behind him are a golden deity-like backdrop, brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps on the wall. A probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified only by appearance cues: saffron robes, orange turban and ornate ceremonial adornments in a throne setting. One person is visible.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.2011-12-11A 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.2011-12-11