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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red-and-black cushions, wearing a long white jasmine garland and a red-and-orange flower garland, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A red tilak is visible on his forehead. Several devotees in white and cream clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, reaching toward his feet and offering flowers. Trays of apples, fruit and offerings sit on red cloths on both sides of the throne, and a water bottle is nearby. An older man in white with an ID badge stands at the left with palms joined, and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard sits at right. A woman in a yellow shawl and white saree sits at left. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with white draping, consistent with a padapuja ritual.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe on an ornate gold and red throne, garlanded with red and white flower garlands, hands joined in namaskar with eyes closed. A man in white shirt and white trousers with an ID badge stands at left, hands joined, and several devotees sit on the floor around the throne with hands raised in anjali, including women in yellow, teal and cream saris and men in white shirts. Fruit trays and a water bottle sit on white-draped tables behind the throne. This appears to be a darshan or pooja session; the seated figure's appearance shows several cues (orange robe, garlands, throne, shaved-to-short hair not visible) that are consistent with the page's named figure, but identity is uncertain.2009-11-29A man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and red floral garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms, hands folded in namaskar. Before him, devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor around a gold tray holding brass plates of offerings, fruit, sweets and flower petals. A bald man in white, a woman in a white sari, and a woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace are among those seated; a young man in white and yellow sings into a microphone. A child stands at the left edge, and a shelf holds fruit, sweets, water bottles and a kettle, with backpacks against the wall of a tent-like room. The scene suggests a devotional satsang or puja, with the person on the throne appearing to be a person, seated and receiving reverence.2009-12-05A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, the backrest and arms draped with red and white flower garlands. He has his palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, a red bindi on his forehead and a red flower garland with a white garland at his chest. Several devotees in white and pastel clothing sit around the throne's base, some with hands raised in offering. Trays of apples, fruit and sweets sit on red-draped tables on either side, with a water bottle nearby. A plain cream wall forms the backdrop. a person is seated centrally, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha-style garlands and ceremonial throne setting.2009-11-29November 20 20092009-11-20November 27 20092009-11-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, hands pressed together in namaskar, on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and a red backrest, inside a tented ritual space. Around him devotees sit on a striped mat in white ritual clothes, some with orange or yellow shawls, several holding wrapped orange-and-red gift boxes and brass vessels with flowers and fruit offerings for a padapuja-style offering. A standing fan and a laptop sit to the side.2009-12-03November 29 20092009-11-29A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a red floral garland sits barefoot on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaste. In front of the throne, devotees sit on the floor behind silver plates holding oil lamps, flowers and fruit, and a brass platter stands on a cloth. Several people in white clothes and yellow shawls, some wearing ID lanyards, kneel and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari also sits with palms joined. In the background a painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs above a draped curtain with green leaf garlands, and a small deity murti sits on a side table. A tray of apples and sweets rests on a red-lacquered stand to the right. The seated figure with long hair and orange robe is a probable candidate for Swamiji, based on his long hair, orange clothing and garland, and a seat of honour.2010-01-09A seated man in orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and gold lion-form armrest. Around him, devotees sit on a colourful striped mat in a simple room with a window, a standing fan and a small offering tray. A woman in white with her hands folded, a man in white kurta with a lanyard and folded hands, and a woman in a blue shawl sit nearby, with a partial figure at the lower edge. The white-haired woman at lower left also has hands pressed together. The scene suggests satsang or darshan. Visible people: five to six.2009-12-08A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red-orange flower garland and a long white jasmine garland hanging down. The throne is decorated with red and orange flowers. A small oil lamp burns with flame at the base of the dais, with fruit and offerings on red-covered trays beside him. Around the dais, several devotees kneel and sit, some in yellow shawls, white and cream sarees, and white shirts, extending hands toward the flame or in prayer. A man in a white shirt with an ID badge stands at left with palms joined. A white water bottle sits on the table. The setting is an indoor hall with cream walls and a red carpet.2009-11-29July 12 20092009-07-12A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11