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A seated man in a red-and-gold robe and a striped orange-and-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling as he drapes an orange cloth over the head of a bowing man in orange robes. Several orange-robed attendees and a shaved-headed man in white stand behind. A large gold lion-head ornament with a white flower garland sits at right, and a red banner is visible at upper right. A bowing devotee in orange wraps a cloth. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a striped turban, a gold ceremonial necklace with rudraksha-style beads, and red-and-gold robes, and is the one receiving honour on the throne.

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March 16 20142014-03-16March 17 20142014-03-17March 19 20142014-03-19A seated man in a maroon-and-gold robe with a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold earrings reaches out to bless a devotee in a bright orange robe who bows low and covers his head with an orange shawl. A gilded ornate throne with red upholstery sits behind the seated figure, and a large portrait with a red turban is mounted on the wall. Another orange-robed person with rudraksha beads is partly visible at left, and a fire-pit or ritual setting with offerings is visible at lower centre. The seated figure appears to be the probable Swamiji (appearance cues: red turban, rudraksha malas, maroon-and-gold robe, seated on a gilded throne) giving blessings.2014-03-16Indoor photograph of a ceremonial scene in a carpeted hall. In the foreground, an elderly man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban stands with palms joined in namaskar. Beside him, a younger shaved-headed man in rust-brown dhoti wears rudraksha malas and offers or adjusts a folded saffron and gold-bordered cloth. A woman in a rust-red turban and rust-brown garment, with a beaded necklace, sits near an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, while a golden lion-head figure sits on the table. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling woman in a red turban and rudraksha mala, and other attendees in brown and orange robes are visible at the left edge.2014-03-21A photograph of a seated figure in a red-and-gold turban, wearing layered rudraksha malas and ornate gold-trimmed clothing, receiving a bow from a standing devotee in saffron-orange robes who bends forward with hands joined and head covered by an orange cloth. The seated figure holds the cloth's edge in one hand. The setting is an indoor hall with a gold-embossed throne, deep red cushions and a large portrait on the wall behind. Several other saffron-clad people stand at the left edge. a person: the seated figure wears a red-gold turban, multiple rudraksha malas and gold-trimmed ornate clothing, cues consistent with the page's attribution.2014-03-16A photograph inside an ornate room with recessed ceiling lights. A seated person in a red-orange robe, with a red-orange turban, long beaded necklaces and bangles, sits on a red velvet throne with a gilded lion-headed armrest and gilded throne back; they smile while receiving an orange saffron shawl being draped over their shoulders. Standing around them, a white-bearded elder in orange turban and orange shawl on the left, a bald man in brown-gold dhoti and orange shawl, and another man in orange shawl leaning in with a shawl. Several other saffron-clad attendees stand behind. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, ceremonial beaded necklaces and saffron-coloured clothing, and the shawl-honouring ritual.2014-03-20A photograph in an ornate hall with red and white patterned floor. A seated figure on a large gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions wears an orange-and-gold turban, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a white jewelled headpiece and bead armbands; he is smiling and holding a small white card. Facing him, a standing sannyasi in an orange sweater, orange shawl and orange beanie leans forward and extends his hand. Other saffron-robed men stand at left, one with a white beard. A gold lion-form armrest and a red banner with partial lettering appear at right. a person is the seated figure, based on the throne, ornate turban, jewelled necklace and bead adornments.2014-03-17January 1st 2013March 16 20142014-03-16Indoor photo in a hotel-style room. A seated figure in red-maroon robes, a red and gold turban, multiple rudraksha malas and rudraksha bracelets, and gold earrings sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold backrest, beside a golden lion-head sculpture. This seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornamentation. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and an orange cap bends forward, extending a folded paper or envelope toward the seated figure. Behind them on the left, a smiling bald man in rudraksha mala and maroon robe stands near a wall, and a portrait with red and white tones is partially visible on the right. A small fruit offering sits on a tray near the throne.2014-03-16March 19 20142014-03-19