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Photo of a group posed on a stage before a large backdrop showing a close-up portrait of a face. A central seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a floral-garlanded arch wears a saffron-orange dress with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, waving one hand. Flanking him, seven people stand or sit: several men wear white dhoti-style garments with beaded necklaces, two women wear white saris, and a woman in a wheelchair wears an orange shawl. Yellow flower strands hang at the right edge, and a silver puja vessel and fruit sit on a red patterned carpet in front.

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December 27 20062006-12-27Five people stand and sit around a gilded throne (peetha) decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow flowers against a red and silver backdrop. Seated centrally on the throne is a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe with gold border, a white flower garland and a gold necklace, with a red flower offering at his feet; this seated figure's appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate from his long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold adornments. Standing to the left are three men in white dhoti and shirt-style garments with rudraksha malas; to the right two women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand beside the throne. Silver puja vessels sit on a red carpet in the foreground.2006-12-27A photograph on a stage before a backdrop with a large portrait of a bearded face and red drapery. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a canopy of white flower garlands wears an orange and saffron robe, a long white flower garland, and has long dark hair; the figure's right hand is raised in blessing. Six people stand or sit around the throne in white ritual clothes: several men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas, two women in white saris, and an elderly woman in an orange shawl seated in a wheelchair at the front right. Brass vessels, fruit and flowers sit on a red carpet in front, and yellow marigold garlands hang at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha-style adornment and throne setting.2006-12-27A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-toned shawl and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, raising one hand in greeting. Five people in white ritual clothes stand around the throne: four men and women in white dhotis, shirts and sarees, several wearing rudraksha malas. A silver vessel, brass lamps, a plate of fruit and a bowl sit on a red carpet in front. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive orange and gold attire, with the throne-seated figure matching the appearance cues for a person; the other figures are devotees and ashramites.2006-12-27A photo of five people posed on a stage in front of a red and silver backdrop. A seated figure in the centre sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with white flower garlands and a golden crest; he wears an orange-saffron robe with gold trim, a long white flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in greeting. Two women on the right wear white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Three men on the left wear white kurta and dhoti-style clothing with rudraksha malas. A silver vessel, brass lamps, a plate of fruit and a rug sit in the foreground.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and a floral garland-decorated backrest stands at the centre, wearing an orange robe with gold trim, a long white flower garland with red tassels, and long swept-back dark hair, raising one hand in greeting. Six people in white dhotis and shirts stand on either side of the throne, several wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and name badges; one woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at right. A red and cream patterned carpet covers the floor, with a silver vessel, a bowl of fruit and small offerings in front of the throne. The background shows a draped curtain and garlands. The figure in the orange robe has long hair and an orange robe with a flower garland, consistent with a person presence; the claim cannot be fully confirmed.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A group photograph on a stage with a seated figure in the centre on an ornate throne with a flower-garlanded canopy. The seated person wears orange robes and a red-orange shawl, with a large garland of white flowers around the neck, and holds one hand raised. Around them, about two dozen people stand in rows in white kurtas and dhotis or white saris, many wearing orange shawls, some with rudraksha or bead necklaces. A low red and cream patterned platform, a silver bowl with fruit and flower-strewn steps sit in front. Behind them hangs a large backdrop with a printed face, and ceremonial garlands decorate the sides. White plastic chairs frame the right and left edges of the stage.2006-12-27A group photograph on a stage before a gold-framed throne decorated with white flower garlands and a golden crown-like top. A seated figure in orange robes with a golden shawl, a long white flower garland, orange-and-white ribbon and gold necklaces sits barefoot on a red cushion, one hand raised in greeting. Five people in white stand around the throne: three men in white dhotis and shirts on the left, one wearing a white shawl over a white kurta, and two women in white saris with gold borders and dark beaded malas on the right. A silver vessel and brass ritual items sit on a red patterned carpet in front, with fruit visible. A large backdrop with flowers and a pale fabric panel completes the setting.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27