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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red velvet armchair on an orange cloth, leaning forward to receive something from a bent-over elderly man in a light grey shirt and black trousers who bows low with hands extended. A monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands behind holding a silver tray with fruit. Other men in white shirts and white dhotis stand along the back wall of a plain hall. A striped mat and a purple cloth lie on the floor. The seated figure has long dark hair tied back and is wearing a bare-shouldered saffron garment, a distinctive cue, though the identification remains uncertain from appearance alone. The floor is bare concrete and the walls are whitewashed.

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Indoor photo in a bare whitewashed room with a concrete floor. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with gold ornaments sits on a red velvet chair, smiling and reaching out to take an offering. A standing older man in a light grey shirt and dark trousers leans forward holding a small tray with fruit and a folded paper. Behind them a man in saffron garments holds a silver tray of offerings, and other men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby. An orange cloth covers the floor and a striped mat lies at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed man with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and bare-chested orange shawl is the probable candidate, shown in person.2011-01-16A photograph inside a plain room with whitewashed walls and a tiled floor. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha-style neck mala sits on a red velvet chair, holding a yellow fruit and extending another toward a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and grey trousers who bends forward to receive it. Standing behind them, men in white dhotis with gold-edged borders and white shirts watch, one holding a yellow fruit. A red and orange cloth covers the floor, and folding chairs stand along the wall.2011-01-16A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair swept back and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a folded maroon cushion on a gold footstool. A man in a white shirt and black trousers bends forward, bare-footed on a patterned red carpet, reaching toward the seated figure's feet, as if offering respect. Behind them an older man in an orange shawl holds an open book, and a white-clothed attendant stands nearby. Several men stand along the left and back wall, some in white dhotis with yellow or red shawls, hands joined in namaskar. A small white table holds a plate of fruit and offerings.2010-09-05A photograph in a plain room with pale walls and a window. Seated on a red upholstered throne with an ornate gold frame is a man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala; he is smiling and his hand rests on the head of a man bending forward before him. The bending man wears a white shirt, dark trousers, a purple and gold bordered shawl draped over his shoulders, and bangles. A standing man on the left in a white shirt and white dhoti-style clothing with a mala looks on. Behind the throne, a woman in an orange robe with a mala has her palms pressed together. A brass oil lamp stands on the floor near the throne, and a small orange and red decorative object sits beside it.2010-09-07August 05 20092009-08-05A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing a saffron-orange robe and with long dark hair swept back, extending one hand toward a white table holding fruit, sweets and flowers. Standing behind the table, a monk in a saffron robe with a dark sash and a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl look on. A bald man in a white shirt with an orange scarf and a rudraksha-style necklace stands further back, and a man in a light shirt and dark trousers stands at left, holding a white stick-like object and bending forward toward the throne. The figure on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a shawl-like drape, which are a person cues, while the setting suggests a formal satsang or ceremonial reception. Six people are visible.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with long swept-back hair on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, extending his hand. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and bangle kneels before him, bending toward his hand. Behind them, a white table holds fruit and flowers. Around them stand several men: one in white with a yellow shawl and a tilak, a man in an orange robe with a red scarf, a bald man in white with a red scarf and tilak, and others in white shirts. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identifiable by his orange robe, long swept-back hair and throne. The kneeling man is a devotee. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with white floor tiles and a dark curtain backdrop.2010-09-05A photograph taken indoors in a plain whitewashed room with a concrete floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a beaded necklace and a saffron shawl sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and extends his hand to hand a small item wrapped in foil to a seated devotee in a white shirt. Beside him on an orange-draped table stands a tray of fruit and flowers. A standing attendant in orange robes with a shaved head stands at right. Several people in white clothes sit on mats along the left side, and two women in white saris sit in the foreground. A framed painting of a robed figure hangs on the wall, with a deity murti and a red armchair in the background.A photograph inside a room with a gold-framed red velvet throne-like seat. A long-haired person in saffron/orange robes sits on the red cushioned seat, one hand raised in blessing toward a devotee who kneels on a patterned rug and bows with forehead pressed to the seated person's feet. Behind, a standing monk in orange robes with a red-edged shawl watches, and a tray of fruit sits on a white stand beside the throne. Several men in white shirts and yellow shawls stand nearby, one in an orange-trimmed white shawl smiling, with others gathered in the background. A gold-framed shrine-like backdrop with a sunburst motif sits at the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a crown-like ornament is not visible, and this appearance-based label is probable Swamiji (probable) in the seated position of honour, with the devotee performing padapuja.2010-09-05A photograph of an indoor room with a plain concrete floor and white walls. A woman with long dark hair in an orange sari and gold ornaments, seated and smiling, reaches forward to hand a tray with white cloth and a red-and-gold item to a man in a white shirt kneeling on a patterned rug. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes with a red sash and rudraksha beads sits watching. Seated devotees in white clothes line the left edge. On the wall behind, a framed painting shows an orange-clad figure seated. A glass cabinet, a stool and an orange umbrella are also visible.A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on a white-draped chair and smiles as a man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on an orange mat, clasping his hands and reaching toward him. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person. Behind them, men in white and orange ritual clothing stand near a wooden tray holding green mangoes and offerings, with brass vessels and a red-flower bowl on a stone ledge. Two people are fully visible in the foreground, with others partly visible behind, making several people in all.2010-06-13A photograph of an indoor event. A seated man in a saffron-orange shirt and white dhoti, wearing a red-and-white wristband, sits on a blue plastic chair and extends his hand. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits in an orange upholstered chair and holds his hand. A standing priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace and sandalwood markings on his arms holds a wooden tray of fruit and offerings. Behind them is a framed mirror-backed shrine with a deity murti in red garments and a brass oil lamp. The orange-robed seated figure shows probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange robes.2010-08-26