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A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long gold-and-orange garland stands on a flower-decorated golden throne under a red, green and white canopy, hands raised in greeting. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he wears a large pendant necklace. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream sarees and dhotis with orange shawls kneel or stand with folded palms; the foreground has brass oil lamps (deepas) and offering plates of fruit and flowers. Wall niches hold rows of small lit oil lamps on a dark backdrop.

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A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a gold-and-orange floral garland stands on a gold-and-red raised dais beneath a red canopy, palms raised in greeting. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure: his long swept-back hair, ornate gold-toned necklace and saffron ceremonial clothing match the page's claim, though the appearance is only partly confirmed. Around the dais, women in white saris with orange and yellow borders, and a man in white, kneel or stand with hands folded in namaskar. Garlands of yellow and red flowers decorate the dais, and silver oil lamps and brass kalasha-style vessels with offerings stand at the edges. A row of small lamps lines the backdrop. Hindu ritual setting, possibly a puja or darshan.2010-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, against a backdrop of gold-framed garlands and a golden deity image. Around him, devotees in white dress kneel and sit on the floor before silver and gold plates holding pink lotus flowers, oil lamps and offerings; one man in white with a shaved head and mala presses his palms together, and women in white and yellow sit with hands in anjali.2010-11-19January 01 20122012-01-01A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and has long swept-back hair; he sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, appearing to be the central figure of a pada puja. Devotees kneel and sit around him: a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a man in white with a gold necklace press their palms together, and a woman in an orange top sits at the front. Brass and silver trays holding pink lotus flowers, fruits and offerings sit at the base of the throne. Behind him stand a golden deity murti and garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in orange with rudraksha and long hair, with devotees offering worship at the feet.2010-11-18 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01December 22 20102010-12-22A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and an orange shawl sits eyes closed on a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, with a long gold-and-beaded rudraksha-style necklace on his chest. Hands are folded in his lap. Behind him stands an ornate golden arch and a golden lion-faced ornament. To the right, a priest in white dhoti with a white vibhuti forehead mark and white sacred thread sits with palms joined beside a woman in a yellow sari with folded hands and another woman in orange. Gold ceremonial staffs and a multicoloured garland hang near the throne. A satsang-style gathering with devotees seated at lower left.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of flowers, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and his long dark hair is swept back, with a small crown visible above him; cues are suggestive but not conclusive for a person. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and cream traditional clothes, several with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a row of brass plates with fruit and flowers in front. A woman in a white sari stands at the left edge near a second empty gold throne draped in garlands, with a gold trident-like staff behind the throne. Dark blue curtains and a pale wall form the stage backdrop.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange silk robes with a maroon and gold border and a gold-embroidered waist belt stands on a golden stool before an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He smiles broadly, palms raised together in front of his chest, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a gold chest piece, gold armlets and a red bindi. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A silver trident stands to his right against maroon velvet drapes, and gold lion-shaped armrests flank the throne. Appearance-based label: a person, standing before the throne with raised hands, in a ceremonial stage setting.2011-12-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar, wearing an orange robe, a long garland of white and red flowers, a rudraksha-style mala and a red tilak on the forehead. Flanking the throne are a golden trident and golden kalasha-style finials, with floral arrangements in vases and a stage backdrop of rocks and greenery. Around the dais, several people in orange robes sit and attend, one offering fruit and flowers from a tray, another with hands folded. Fruit, flowers and oil lamps are arranged before the throne, and small statues of deities stand at the top corners of the stage.2009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing a white and red floral garland and a long rudraksha mala. A gold trident stands at left and gold throne lions flank the seat. Before the throne, a saffron-robed man bends forward over an offering table laden with fruit, flowers and a bowl, while two women in orange and maroon saris sit at the right and a saffron-robed attendant sits at left. Flower arrangements and white lamps decorate the stage with a painted rock-and-foliage backdrop. The central figure has long hair, distinctive rudraksha and gold adornments, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so the identification is probable.2009-07-07A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11