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A formal meeting in an interior room with dark granite floors and carved wooden screens. On the left, a man in a pink shawl sits on an ornate gilded chair with a small table of objects in front of him. Facing him on the right, a bearded man with long hair wears saffron robes and a saffron turban and sits on a wicker chair, while a younger man in orange stands nearby. Several standing men in white dhotis and orange stoles, and others in casual shirts, watch, and one man photographs with a camera. Framed pictures hang on the walls behind them and a green swagged valance decorates the top of the room.

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A seated bearded man in a pink robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with a book and small offering box on a low table before him. In front, a woman in orange sari with an orange turban and a man in orange sit on cane chairs facing him. Standing behind them, a row of people in white, orange and yellow garments, including a man in a yellow shawl near a carved wooden screen, watch and one man films with a camera. Wall portraits, green swagged valance and a yellow cloth on the table complete the room.2008-10-29A photograph of a formal meeting in an ornate room with carved wooden screens and a green and gold valance. An elderly bearded man in a pink robe sits on a gilded throne-like chair with a book in his lap, while a younger sannyasi in orange stands at right, facing him, beside a seated figure in orange with an orange head covering. Several onlookers stand near the doorway, some in white and orange and some with cameras raised, and a bald man in yellow stands at left. A low table in front holds fruit, flowers and books, with a yellow cloth on it. The scene is a formal audience or greeting between two religious figures.2008-10-29October 29 20082008-10-29A formal visit in an ornately furnished room with a carved wooden screen and green swagged valance. A bearded elder in a pink robe sits on a gilded chair at left, with a book and red kumkum and offerings on a low table beside him. A monk in yellow robes stands near the screen, and a man in a red-and-white shawl stands behind them. At right, a saffron-robed monk in a red turban sits on a cane chair and holds a brass vessel, while a bearded man in orange robes stands beside him with a rudraksha mala. Several onlookers in white and saffron stand along the wall, some photographing the scene.2008-10-29Indoor ceremony in a blue-walled room with gold-and-red thrones. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, hands resting on his knees, with a second bald man in orange on the adjacent throne. A devotee in a maroon garment bends low before him, washing or touching his feet, with a brass plate at his feet. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts and a man in a white shirt with a pen in his pocket look on; a bald man in orange and a bespectacled man in orange with a mala stand at the right. Draped pink and gold fabric hangs from the ceiling. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne in the orange robe with long hair and rudraksha mala; a padapuja-style foot-worship ceremony appears to be underway.2010-11-22November 22 20102010-11-22A formal reception in an ornate room with cream walls, dark valance drapes, white curtains and a polished dark floor with a cream carpet bordered by a gold-and-black key pattern. A bearded man in a pink-red robe sits on a gilded, carved throne with a small footstool and a pink-red cushion, flanked by a carved wooden screen. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand before him, one with a shaved head and another holding a small bundle and a pair of offering items on a low table. On the right, a man in white and black clothing stands near a camera operator in an orange shawl. A small floral arrangement and flowers in a brass vase sit beside the throne. A framed painting hangs on the wall behind the group.2008-10-29Indoor photo of a formal meeting in a richly furnished room. A bearded man in a pale lilac robe sits on an ornate gold-framed sofa with cushions, his bare feet resting on a small green and white patterned rug, holding a book or folder. Facing him, a younger man in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits in a woven cane chair, hands folded. Behind them stands a carved wooden murti of a deity with a flower garland, a trident, and a framed painting of a multi-headed deity. Several attendants in orange and white stand near, one holding a red shopping bag, and a photographer with a camera stands at left. A carved wooden screen and a metal urn appear at right, and the cane chair and tabletop hold books and a small offering.2008-10-29A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron garment over a red top, seated on a cushioned throne-like seat on a red-and-patterned mat. In front, a young man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Beside the seated figure, a man in orange robes holds a small card or photo. Behind them, other people in orange and white clothing stand, and a brass bell sits on the floor. Partially visible at the upper left, more people in orange and white stand in the hall. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of long swept hair and saffron clothing, but the photo alone does not establish identity with certainty.2008-09-28October 29 20082008-10-29Indoor photo of a VIP welcome session in a room with white walls and an air conditioner. On the right, a large gilded throne with red cushions is occupied by a figure in saffron robes and a saffron turban, who is seated and gestures toward a standing man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Several seated guests face the throne: women in yellow, orange and pink saris, and men in white and pale clothing, some holding papers or a booklet. A golden lion sculpture sits beside the throne and a bronze deity murti stands in the background. A framed painting hangs on the wall behind them. The seated figure on the throne has long hair and distinctive saffron and gold attire, which is a person cue; the throne-seated figure appears to be a person in person.2016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure in a golden ornate throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, with hands pressed together in greeting. Beside the throne stands a younger attendant in orange clothing with a gold necklace and an orange shawl. Two visitors sit on the left: a woman in a pink sari with gold border and a man in a light yellow kurta and white dhoti holding a notebook and a phone. A gold Nandi-style figure and a tray of apples sit on a low table in front. Behind are framed painted deity panels on a red-carpeted room.2016-04-29