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A photograph of an indoor event with flower decorations behind. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange garment, and multiple layered garlands of red, yellow, pink and white flowers holds a boy's hand. The boy wears a light green polo shirt, blue denim overalls and a name badge, and has a red bindi on his forehead. A woman in a red scarf stands at the left looking on. Gold ornate throne-like decor and orange drapery are visible, and a butterfly-shaped metal ornament sits near the man's hand.

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A photograph of a ceremonial meeting indoors. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair and a long white and multicolored flower garland wears an orange garment and receives a small boy in a light green shirt and blue denim overalls with a name badge, who holds an ornate pale flower-shaped offering. Behind them a golden throne and floral decorations of red, orange and pink blossoms. A woman in a white top and red shawl and a young boy in a black and red shirt stand to the left, with other figures in orange and white clothing behind them. The seated man shows appearance cues of long hair, orange clothing and a garland, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate seated on the throne receiving the child in a darshan-style exchange.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a child in a white shirt bending forward to touch the feet of a seated man in orange robes at a festive ceremony. The seated man has long swept-back black hair, a red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a red bindi, and sits on a cream-upholstered gold-trimmed seat. Behind him are a gold embossed backdrop and floral arrangements of pink, orange and white flowers. A man in a white dhoti-style outfit with a rudraksha mala stands beside the child, guiding him, while a woman in a green sari with glasses leans in at the left. Another person in orange robes stands in the background. Four visible people, with the child performing a padapuja-style foot honour.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold bangles, leaning forward on a gold-carved throne with red cushions to hold the hands of a young boy in a green-and-gold patterned kurta. The boy looks up at him with a serious expression. Behind them, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and mala stand near a wooden table holding a tray of gold-wrapped sweets, a red-and-white item, and a brass plate. a person is seated in the centre as the figure being honoured, with saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha as cues. Several people are visible.2010-09-12A photograph of a devotional gathering in front of a gold-ornate throne backdrop decorated with green foliage and pink and orange flowers. A man with long swept-back black hair, a red bindi and an orange garment wears a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blooms, and holds a boy's hand in a gesture of blessing. The boy wears a white kurta and a black beaded mala. A young woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left, placing her hand on the boy's shoulder, and another person in orange is partly visible at the back. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, orange clothing, flower garland and throne setting match the candidate cues. A purple bouquet sits at the lower right.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremony in an ornate setting. A seated man on the right wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with long swept-back dark hair and a bare forehead with a small mark; he sits on a gilded golden throne and smiles while a child in a white shirt has a white thread being tied or placed around the head. A woman in an orange sari with gold bangles and red glass bangles on the left holds the child steady. Behind them a second person in orange robes and a gold chain assists, and a small figure in yellow stands in the background. Green foliage and orange and pink flowers decorate the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robe, flower garland and long hair, performing a blessing ceremony for the child.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment at an indoor event. A man on the right wears an ornate crown of white flowers with pink, purple and red accents, a long multi-coloured flower garland in red, yellow, purple and white, and orange clothing; he holds a boy's hands. The boy wears a white kurta and a name badge. On the left, a woman in white clothing and glasses leans in with a hand on the boy's shoulder, and a young man in orange clothing with a vermilion forehead mark stands behind. Behind them, a robed man in orange and glasses stands among white and pink flowers, with a gold tray and floral arrangements in the background.2009-12-24A seated figure in an orange robe and a tall ornate white-and-gold crown with red and pink flower decoration sits on a golden throne, wearing long layered garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He smiles and holds out his hands toward a young boy in white kurta standing before him, who clasps his palms. A girl in white clothing with a lanyard stands beside the boy, and a young man in orange with a red tilak watches nearby. A silver tray of colourful offerings sits in front of the throne, and floral arrangements in orange and red decorate the backdrop. a person appears to be the seated figure, identified by the crown, orange robe, flower garlands and throne cues, receiving the children in a darshan-style moment.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24