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A photograph in a dim room with a deep maroon velvet curtain behind. On the right, a figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala wrapped around the neck and shoulder rests a hand on an ornate gold carved frame or throne back, smiling downward. On the left, a man in a white collared shirt with gold bangles and a gold ring stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed. The gold carving and draped fabric suggest a seat of honour.

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Photograph of a stage event in front of dark purple drapery. On the left, a man with long dark wavy hair wears saffron-orange robes and sits in front of an ornate gold-framed red throne, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a man in a white shirt and white trousers bows forward with palms joined in namaste toward him. The setting suggests a formal reception or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron, matching the page's claim and the long hair, saffron clothing and throne cues; the bowing man is a devotee.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22August 05 20102010-08-05February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of two men in an indoor setting with a dark blue draped curtain and a hanging brass lamp with bell-like ornaments overhead. On the left, a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and sits on a white cushioned seat beside a gold carved frame, holding a small object in his hand while smiling. A pink-and-brown checked cloth covers his lap.2006-12-10A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold chain at the chest. A man in a white shirt kneels before him, both of his hands extended to take the seated figure's hands in a gesture of reverence. A red backdrop with a large patterned motif and a green, red, white and yellow garland hang behind them. Another man in white is partly visible at the lower left. The seated figure has distinctive orange ceremonial clothing, long hair and mala cues, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Photo of an indoor stage event with a purple velvet curtain behind. On the left, a man seated in an ornate gilded throne with red cushioning wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulder, with a red tilak mark on his forehead and long dark hair, smiling with palms pressed together at his chest. On the right, an older man in white ordinary clothing stands with palms joined in namaste, bowing toward the seated figure. The setting suggests a monastic initiation or training session.2006-08-22October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and multiple gold necklaces, smiling broadly on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A man in a white kurta, standing at left, bends forward holding his hands. A woman in a yellow sari sits partly visible behind the throne, and a microphone stand is at the right. The seated figure has the appearance of a person, given the saffron robe, long hair, gold necklaces and throne, though the identification is uncertain.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white tilak on the forehead, smiling with eyes closed. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels or leans toward him from the left, hands pressed in namaste, one palm raised near the seated figure's shoulder in blessing. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned carved throne or peetha with a lion-like finial and a standing figure in orange clothing at the top edge. Dark curtain background. a person seated on the throne, receiving the devotee's reverence.2007-01-05