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A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and yellow lemon-like fruit. A seated man in an orange turban, orange robes and a gold bead necklace smiles while his leg is touched by a devotee in white kneeling at the lower right. Beside him, a man in orange clothing, a gold bead garland and wire-rimmed glasses stands watching. The flower-decorated backdrop is bright and white. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears an orange turban, ornate gold beads and orange robes on a throne, the appearance cues of the claimed figure.

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A photograph of a festive procession scene under a white tent with a gold ornate canopy above. A man seated on a golden palanquin decorated with bright garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers wears an orange turban and orange robes with a red tilak and a gold bead necklace; he smiles while a devotee in a lavender shirt bends to touch his foot. Beside the palanquin, a man in orange robes, glasses and a gold necklace stands attentively, holding a flower garland.2011-07-15A seated figure in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold throne decorated with marigold, rose and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. A multicoloured flower garland and a white and green tassel hang from the seated person's lap, and rose petals are scattered on the floor. A second man in orange robes, wearing glasses and a garland, bends forward to offer a ritual act at the feet of the seated figure. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears gold bangles and a gold necklace, with a white jewelled waist ornament. The scene looks like a padapuja ceremony. a person: the seated figure wears a crown-like orange turban, long hair, orange robes and gold ornaments, and is the honoured person at the throne.2011-07-15Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with a golden palanquin (palki) draped and garlanded in marigolds and red, purple and white flowers. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a gold bead necklace, smiles while adjusting the garland on the palanquin. Beside him, a man in orange robes with a gold bead necklace and glasses holds the orange fabric. On the left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl wears gold bead necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a pendant, looking off to the side. Several women with hair ties face the palanquin from the foreground. The central figure shows distinctive saffron clothing, turban and long hair, which suggests a person identification, though appearance is not fully certain. Watermarked archive photo.2011-07-15August 15 20102010-08-15July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a decorated tent. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a gold parasol above and a flower-strewn platform below. The seated figure wears orange robes, a long multicoloured flower garland, gold necklaces and a crown-like headpiece, and holds a ceremonial staff. To the left, a bald man in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace stands attentively. On the right, a man in orange robes with spectacles and a white beaded garland supports the seated figure's raised leg with orange cloth. A devotee in orange kneels at the lower right, touching the flower-covered platform. A procession-style reverence scene with padapuja-like offerings of petals.2011-07-15A woman seated on an ornate golden palanquin-style throne draped with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, wearing an orange turban with a red bindi, an orange robe and a long beaded mala. She smiles while a devotee in a grey-and-white striped shirt kneels and reaches toward her hand. Behind her stands a man in orange robes with glasses and a gold beaded necklace, with a white canopy overhead.2011-07-15A photograph of a festival procession at an outdoor ceremony. A figure in an orange turban, orange robe with a shawl and a large white-and-gold ceremonial pendant sits on a palanquin heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and green leaves. Beside him a man in an orange kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and glasses is adjusting or folding an orange cloth. A woman in orange and white stands at the right edge, and an orange-robed attendant with gold necklaces is at the left. Red and white tent fabric forms the canopy overhead. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair, a turban and ornate gold-and-orange adornments, so the appearance-based label a person applies to the palanquin rider.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped upholstered base, draped in marigold and white flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban, saffron robes and a white flower garland, smiling with bare feet resting on a silver platform. Beside the throne a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor. The backdrop is decorated with striped white and red bunting and a large yellow flower motif, with a brass oil lamp in the foreground.2008-07-17A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a large gold necklace seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising a stack of printed booklets or books overhead with both hands. Two shaved-headed attendants in orange robes sit to his left, one holding a brass vessel, and a figure in white stands at the right edge. The throne is decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, and a silver bowl sits beside him. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold ornaments and rudraksha cues.2008-07-17A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned seat, wearing an orange shawl over orange robes and draped in long garlands of white and red flowers. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis bend forward to offer or adjust flowers at his feet. Behind him stands a white statue of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, also garlanded, beside an ornate gold throne with a red and gold canopy. Brass lamps, a copper vessel, a brass bowl of petals, an open book on a stand, and a tray of bananas and sweets sit on the altar platform. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge.2010-07-06July 17 20082008-07-17