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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban receiving garlands on a wooden throne with a red carpet. He wears layered multicolour flower garlands in yellow, white, red, green and blue, and smiles while holding a garland with his hands. Before him kneels a woman in a white sari with a red bindi, her palms pressed together in greeting, also wearing a yellow and red garland. A man in white clothes with a red cord stands behind, holding more garlands. Bare feet rest on a small footstool with a patterned mat. The distinctive saffron robes, turban and ceremonial throne match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown in person.

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A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a red carpet. A smiling young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a white cushioned back, receiving floral garlands in red, yellow, green, white and blue. A woman in a white blouse and orange-and-white patterned sari bends low and bows at his feet. Two men in white kurtas stand behind, one holding a garland and the other reaching toward the throne; a small sign reading PARAMAHAMSA is visible. A rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. The scene suggests a ritual honouring of a guru figure.2003-01-01A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland with white, red, blue and pink blooms, holding a garland in both hands on a carved wooden throne. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels with her head bowed at his feet on a patterned mat over red carpet. Behind them, two men in white kurtas stand, one holding yellow and green flower garlands, one wearing a lanyard with an ID card. Other garlands hang on the throne, and a carved lion-head armrest is visible. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of saffron/orange clothing and a turban, and is seated as the honoured recipient of padapuja-style devotion.2003-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in an indoor hall with a red-and-gold patterned floor. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a saffron garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gilded lion figure at its base, and white and pink flower garlands draped over it. a person is seated on the throne with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ornate gold necklace. Before him, a woman in white sari kneels with her hands together toward him. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands, and another person in white with a red shawl sits on the floor beside a metal bowl. A decorative saffron, white and blue textile hangs on the wall and flowers are scattered on the floor.2008-07-172002 - Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with floral-garlanded golden throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, sits on the gilded peetha and smiles while an older woman in a white sari bows with her head touching the figure's feet. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt bends forward over a gold tray holding pink and red flowers. On the left, a bald priest in white dhoti with a flower garland stands. On the right, a man in orange kurta with a saffron shawl and a garland looks on. Garlands in red, yellow and green drape the throne backdrop.2011-07-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion armrests and red cushions, wearing a long flowing hair and a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace. A woman in a white sari with a grey blouse kneels before him, washing or touching his feet with a silver vessel beside her, as a white-clad woman sits behind with a red shawl and a man in orange clothing stands nearby. The throne is decorated with white and orange garlands, fruit and flowers on the right, and a colourful embroidered cloth hangs on the left. This appears to be a padapuja-style foot-worship ritual inside a decorated hall with a patterned rug.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne during a padapuja ceremony. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes, with a red bindi and a white and orange garland, sits smiling on a red-cushioned seat framed by white and orange flower arrangements. A man in white kurta holds a yellow cloth and a brass vessel beside the throne, while another man in white kneels at the feet on a silver base. A second person in orange robes bends at the right, a brass oil lamp stands on the right, and a purple curtain hangs behind. Visible cues are long swept hair, saffron robes and a garland, consistent with the appearance of the a person; this is an appearance-based label only.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in white and orange flower garlands, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a woman in an orange-and-red sari with a long braid stands at left with hands folded. In front, a woman in white and orange kneels with her head bowed among flower petals, while a man in orange robes with a shawl and gold wristwatch stands at right. Looks like a devotional honouring ceremony at an ashram setting.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a gold and red throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, pink and red flowers. He wears a long red-pink garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back dark hair, and holds his palms together in greeting while smiling. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends low at his feet, which rest on a red footstool, as she performs padapuja. Behind them, devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand under a tent with red pennants and a decorated cylindrical banner. Petals are scattered on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a garland and a rudraksha mala, seated on a throne being honoured with padapuja.2007-12-30A photograph of a seated young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, receiving a blessing. An elderly man in white kurta and white dhoti, with grey hair and hands in anjali, bends forward and places his hand on the seated man's head. The seated man sits on a white cushioned seat strewn with pink, yellow and red flower petals. Behind them, several people in white clothing stand, one holding a metal bowl of flower petals, and a standing fan and potted flowers are visible at right. The scene suggests a devotional blessing ceremony with flower offerings.