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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a purple flower garland sits on a silver-framed throne with a red velvet cushion and tiger-striped mat, holding a folded white paper. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange sash kneels before him at the right, hand raised to his ear, while a woman in orange and white sits behind with a yellow-marked face and others in white and orange stand in the background of a hall with purple flowers and stage lights. The setting suggests a padapuja ritual in a satsang hall.

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December 18 20122012-12-18A photograph on a stage with a white sheet-draped platform. A seated man in a maroon and gold kurta with a beige turban and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands; he smiles while holding a rudraksha mala. Before him, a long-haired devotee in white kurta and dhoti kneels with hands joined, a rudraksha mala around the neck. To the left, a seated man in saffron robes with a gold chain and folded hands kneels, and another saffron-robed figure stands at the edge. The seated figure with long hair and turban matches the swamiji description cues of a crown-like turban, swept-back hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha mala, so this is a probable Swamiji in person receiving a devotee's respects. Multiple people are visible.2008-01-07A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold waist band and a purple orchid garland sits on a cushioned throne before a silver-framed ornate backdrop. He extends his right hand to press a white cloth or palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange sash and orange shawl, who raises one hand. Behind them, a woman in white and orange and other devotees in white and orange stand and watch, with purple flowers and green foliage nearby. Several people are visible in the background.2012-12-18A kneeling devotee in a white half-sleeved shirt and white dhoti, with a red thread on his wrist, places his hand on the shoulder of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala. The seated figure, with long swept-back dark hair, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, bare feet on a red carpet. Behind them are gold-painted branches with leaves, flower arrangements and a woven bamboo-style backdrop with red and green accents.2009-01-03A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a purple flower garland placing one hand on the head of a kneeling man in white ritual clothes with an orange sash and orange necklace cord. The seated figure sits on a tiger-print cushion beside a silver-framed deity image and purple flowers, with a red velvet pillow and gold cloth nearby. Behind them an older man in white and orange is seated and other people in orange and white are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and blessing; the blessing gesture and orange robe with purple garland are the visible cues.2012-12-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long purple orchid garland sits on an ornate silver-and-cushioned throne draped with a leopard-print cloth. Before him, a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl kneels on a white fluffy rug, hands pressed together and holding a small offering, in what appears to be a padapuja. Behind them, several people in white and orange-red garments stand and sit in a room with a golden-yellow screen, a potted plant and a wooden floor. A small pink-and-orange figurine lies on the floor at the throne's base.2012-12-18A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with pink and white flower garlands sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and orange shawl whose palms are raised. Behind them, a flower arrangement, a golden pillar, and white-clad devotees in orange shawls sit on patterned carpets, with a screen showing a video nearby. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands. The scene resembles a padapuja blessing.2012-12-20January 07 20082008-01-07December 20 20122012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a padapuja-style moment in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland with red berry beads. Facing him, a grey-haired man in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels on a yellow shaggy rug, palms pressed together. Behind them, several people in white and orange garments sit on the rug, and a gold lion figurine rests at the lower left. A projection screen and a wall of hanging strands are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and the ornate throne.2012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20