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A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron shawl over bare shoulders and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments. He sits on a gold-and-red throne, looking down at a small golden kalasha-like object balanced on a white paper held in his hands. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a teal border and a gold necklace sits behind a golden tray holding apples and small purple-and-silver flower or offering pieces. A man in white sleeves is partly visible at the left edge. The backdrop is a dark blue curtain, and a gold cushioned chair edges the right side. The setting suggests a ritual offering during a seated satsang or puja.

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A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold pendant necklace sits on a gold-and-red throne-like chair, holding a small silver-toned object and a folded paper. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and has long, swept-back dark hair. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a blue-grey border sits behind a brass tray holding two red apples and a heap of small purple-wrapped sweets. At the left edge a person in white clothing holds palms together in greeting. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance cues match the Swamiji (probable) candidate: long swept-back hair, orange clothing, bead mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on an ornate throne.2011-01-23A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, with rudraksha-style beads and a gold pendant necklace. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair, holding a small white sheet of paper in both hands and reading it attentively. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a grey-green border and a gold necklace sits behind a golden tray holding red fruits and small wrapped sweets. The background is a plain purple-blue drape. The appearance is a person (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold necklaces, seated on a throne), in a meeting-style setting; the woman is a devotee attending the tray of offerings. Roughly two people are visible.2011-01-23A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron shawl and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, looks down reading a small pink card held in both hands. He sits in front of an ornate gold throne-back. Beside him, a woman in a white and teal sari with a gold necklace sits behind a brass tray holding red apples and purple flower petals or sweets. A partially visible hand with raised palm appears at the left edge. The background is a blue draped curtain.2011-01-23A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a bare shoulder and multiple beaded malas with gold necklaces, seated and reading a small white paper held in both hands. Behind him to the left a woman in a white sari with a green border and a long beaded necklace stands near a tray of coins, red fruit and small golden items. A gold ornate chair back is visible at the upper right and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Looks like a satsang or ceremonial setting. a person based on the long hair, orange shawl and multiple malas with gold necklace.2011-01-23A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron shawl over his shoulder, a gold-toned necklace and rudraksha-style beaded malas. He leans forward holding a small ornate gold-coloured object in his hands over a sheet of paper. Beside him to the left, a woman in a white sari with a teal border sits in the background. In the foreground, a silver tray holds red fruit and small silver-toned items, and a gold-patterned chair with an ornate back is visible at right. The background is a plain blue-grey drape. The seated man has distinctive visible cues (long hair, orange clothing, malas, ornate chair) and the page indicates he is present, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) in a pada puja setting.2011-01-23Photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne against a deep blue curtain. He wears an orange saffron sleeveless garment with an orange wrap over his shoulders, a red tilak mark on his forehead, and long dark wavy hair swept back. He looks down at a small white card held in his right hand. Beside him stands a short-haired woman in a white embroidered top and a beaded necklace, leaning in toward him with her hands clasped. The scene suggests a seated discourse or darshan setting. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in orange clothing with long swept-back hair and a tilak, on a throne.2010-09-13A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold throne fit the page's claim, though the face is not identifiable from the image. Before him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a white tilak and gold chain cups his hands in ritual gesture beside silver plates holding pink flowers and offerings. A woman in white and red sari and orange blouse sits nearby with a kumkum-marked forehead, and other attendees in orange and white sit at the lower edge. On a wooden side table rests a plate of fruit and flowers, and at right a gilded image is visible on the wall.2010-10-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron shawl and orange garment with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, his hair in a topknot. He raises one hand holding a small object while looking down. Beside him a woman in a maroon sari with gold border kneels and holds a silver tray with a small golden deity murti, a few small items and rudraksha beads, smiling. Two women stand in the background, one in a maroon sari and one in a green sari, in a room with a white cooler and pale walls. The man's appearance is consistent with a person, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2011-12-31A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with plush tan cushions and an orange cloth draped over the armrest. He wears an orange and maroon sleeveless robe, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and has a horizontal tilak; his long hair is swept back. He smiles as he reaches toward a small brass plate holding flower petals and offerings. In front of him, a young boy in a white kurta with a red thread around his neck and a flower garland at his chest stands with his hands near a small lamp or offering. A woman in a cream sari with a green border stands behind the boy. A gilded deity relief is visible on the upper back of the throne, and a dark blue curtain forms the background. a person with rudraksha mala and orange robe, shown seated on the throne performing a blessing ritual with a child.2010-11-10A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red-upholstered throne with eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate given his long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha cues. Women in white and yellow saris and orange shawls kneel on the floor before him for a pada puja, one holding a silver tray with an offering and others with orange cloths. Behind him stand a golden deity murti garlanded with colourful flowers, a kalasha-topped staff and a maroon curtain. Scattered sweets and a bowl sit on a wooden table at left.2010-11-18 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the front of a hall, with a navy blue curtain behind. The figure wears orange robes, a long gold-toned necklace, and has long dark hair. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, orange ornate clothing and a gold necklace on a gilded throne. A microphone, a small black amplifier and a water bottle sit on a wooden podium beside him. To the left, a man in a blue shirt and glasses and a woman in a white sari with a gold border hold red flowers, while a bald priest with a tilak and white dhoti holds offerings beside silver bowls of food. Audience heads are visible in the foreground.2011-01-23