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A photograph of an indoor ritual in a room with bright green curtains. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe and a garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads sits on a white-covered seat, extending a hand toward a golden vessel held by an older attendant in orange, wearing a beaded necklace. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta kneels on a patterned red rug, while a man in a checked shirt stands at left and another man in white stands at right. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha necklace stands at far right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron-coloured robes with a flower garland, a cue consistent with the page's a person reference, but the appearance is not conclusive.

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long white and orange flower garland sits on a white-covered sofa in a room with red and lime-green curtains. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest and the figure's hair is long and swept back. A man in white ritual clothes kneels on the carpet, bending forward to touch the seated person's feet, while a standing attendant in orange-saffron cloth with a gold necklace and a round fan-like headpiece holds a position beside him. A cushion and a beige armchair sit at the left edge.2011-05-23A photograph of a devotee visit in a plain white-walled room with beige curtains and a small wooden shelf. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a thick white and red flower garland sits on an orange-draped chair, smiling and gesturing toward two men in white shirts and white trousers. The man on the right holds an orange and a small offering, while the man in the centre holds a fruit-and-flower offering. A shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace kneels at the seat's base, and a standing man in orange robes holds a folded white cloth and a red-and-gold cloth. A brass pot and a low table with books sit nearby. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is uncertain.2010-01-10A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, sits on a white-draped chair in front of a red curtain, receiving a steel plate of offerings from a standing devotee in orange robes and a shawl who wears a rudraksha mala and gold bangles. A man in a white dhoti stands at left wearing a rudraksha mala and a purple forehead band, and a seated man in white at lower left holds yellow offerings. Plastic water bottles and sandals sit on the green-and-blue mat. The scene reads as a ritual offering, with no visible fire or deity murti.2012-01-02A seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala draped across his bare chest and a gold chain at his neck, receives a decorative gold ceremonial fan from a man in a cream short-sleeved shirt. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and an orange shawl watches, and a camera operator with a video camera films at right. The setting is a plain room with white walls, a wooden wardrobe and a yellow checked curtain. The seated figure has distinctive orange turban, rudraksha and gold cues consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction in this in-person ceremonial presentation.2006-11-24October 10 20102010-10-10October 23 20102010-10-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, in an ashram hall with orange floor cloth. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace and holds a small tray of flower petals; a bowl of fruit sits on a wooden table beside her. A man in white kneels with his head bowed to her feet on an orange-and-gold cushion, a marigold garland around his neck. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with white and marigold garlands, fold their hands in namaskar, and one wears an orange shawl. Their hair and clothing show no identifying features beyond this.2010-07-24An indoor photograph in a marble-floored room. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward, offering a folded light-blue cloth with both hands to a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland and long swept-back dark hair, and extends a hand to receive the cloth. Behind them, a woman in an orange shawl and white clothes kneels and smiles, and several men in white dhotis stand or kneel. A camera operator in the upper left films the exchange, and a red tray holding fruit sits at right. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and a garland, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance, seated as the one receiving the offering.2010-02-17July 27 20092009-07-27November 26 20112011-11-26A photograph of a devotee in white clothes and a white shirt, with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, bending forward to offer a silver tray to a seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange-red shawl, with a dark mala. Behind them, several men in white and saffron-orange robes stand close together; one holds a small device and another wears an orange shawl. The seated figure sits on an orange velvet throne-style chair with a red curtain behind, holding a yellow folder.2010-10-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and a red cushion, smiling as a man in a white shirt and white dhoti drapes him with a long garland of white, pink and red flowers. On the left, two men in white clothes stand near a stack of books and a silver tray holding petals; one wears a rudraksha mala. On the right, a man in orange robes with a wrap stands with hands joined in greeting. The setting is a plain cream-walled room. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha and a garland, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate, presented as being honoured on a throne.2009-08-09