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A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-ornate throne with a golden carved backrest and tan cushions, receiving a child in front of a backdrop decorated with flower garlands in orange, pink and yellow. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe and a long multicoloured garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers, with long dark hair swept back. He reaches out to a young girl in a pink and white outfit, who is standing beside a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala who holds her shoulder, while a man in an orange robe stands behind and another man in white dhoti and kurta works at the left edge. The seated figure appears to be placing a garland or offering on the child. a person is a long-haired figure in saffron clothing with a garland seated on a throne, though appearance cues are moderate.

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December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a garland of mixed flowers in red, white, pink and purple sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with floral decoration and gold carvings behind. A small girl in a white top with red trim and hair tied with a white ribbon bows her head and touches the robe while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together. The seated figure, with long swept-back hair and saffron robes, appears to be the presiding teacher receiving the child's blessing; the appearance-based identification is probable, but the face cannot be confirmed.2009-12-24Photo of a children's day or paada pooja style gathering inside a decorated hall with a gold-carved backdrop and floral garlands. A seated man with long swept-back hair, a multi-coloured flower garland and an orange robe with gold trim, appears to be the person being honoured (Swamiji (probable), with long hair and a saffron robe as cues). He leans forward to accept a small pink-wrapped offering from a boy in white kurta with a dark rudraksha-style necklace, who holds a paper. A young woman in white with a red thread bracelet stands beside them, and two saffron-robed attendants stand behind. Pink and purple wrapped sweets sit in a metal tray at right. The page excerpt is text-only and not visible on the photo, so no printed text is copied here.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a gold-decorated hall. A man in a long-haired, saffron-robed figure with a red bindi and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with cushions, the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and wears orange clothing with ornate adornments. A man in white shirt and white trousers ties a white thread around the wrist of a small boy in a white shirt, while a priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands behind them. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at left, and the background has green garlands and flower decorations. The seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by long hair, saffron clothing and garland cues, shown in person in the throne scene.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-yellow flower garland, positioned on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion. He is touching or blessing a young boy in a white shirt who leans in with hands together. A man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala stands behind the boy, and an older woman with folded hands is at the left edge. Floral arrangements in green and orange decorate the gold-embossed backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robes, garland and throne, so the seated figure is a candidate for the Swamiji.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24Photograph of a ceremonial moment in a decorated hall with gold-embossed panels and flower garlands. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and a large garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, and smiles as a small child in a pink top and pink trousers reaches toward him. A second man in an orange robe and orange head wrap, with gold necklaces and glasses, holds the child steady beside him. A woman with dark hair is partly visible at the left edge. Red flower petals are scattered on the cushion. The seated man's long hair, orange robe and garland match the page's note that Swamiji appears, so he is a probable candidate; the standing priest is not a candidate.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photo in a temple room with a gold-framed deity shrine and flower garlands behind. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left, guiding a young boy in a yellow shirt who reaches toward a small white packet tied with string. A younger woman in a yellow shawl and a girl in a green top stand behind. Centre, a monk in orange robes, a saffron head covering and a long gold-and-bead necklace with a medallion holds the string. At right, a figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a pink-and-white flower garland, wearing a wrist mala, leans forward smiling, touching the packet. A carved gold throne-like seat is visible, and a bouquet sits on the golden table. Swamiji candidate is the right-hand figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing, a flower garland and a gold-adorned setting; appearance is consistent but not fully certain.2009-12-24