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A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a blue backdrop and a deep red curtain at right. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless garment sits on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with a large floral garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers and red velvet panels. A man in an orange-brown robe with a maroon-striped cloth stands before him, bending forward and reaching toward him. Seated devotees in front wear white and orange garments, and women at right wear white saris with orange shawls. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange ritual garment, seated on a garlanded throne, receiving honour from a standing attendant).

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January 01 20082008-01-01A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate throne-like seat framed by a large floral garland of white jasmine and yellow, purple and red blooms, with a red heart-shaped backdrop. He extends both hands toward the head of a kneeling devotee in an orange and gold saree and white shawl who bows forward with head lowered, receiving a blessing. Golden lion-shaped ornaments flank the seat, and blue draped curtains form the backdrop. Seated devotees fill the lower foreground, some with yellow petals scattered in the air. A microphone stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial setting match the page's description of a public event, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person.2008-01-01A figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands before a floral backdrop of white jasmine garlands with purple, red and yellow flowers arched around a gilded deity murti and a red cushioned seat. Probable Swamiji (long hair, saffron robe, red bindi, presiding position) is applying a mark to the forehead of a person in a cream kurta with an orange shawl, who bows before him. Nearby, a man in white with an orange sash, a younger man in white and a woman in orange sit or stand at the edges. A microphone stands on a stand at right against dark blue drapes.2008-01-01Photo of a ceremonial stage event with a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes standing before a decorated throne-like seat under a golden canopy, garlanded with white jasmine and multicoloured flower strands in purple, yellow and red. A woman in a white and orange sari stands facing him, a small object held near his head. Men and women in white and orange clothing sit on the left and right foreground, a microphone stand on the right, and a blue curtain backdrop behind.2008-01-01A stage event with a dark blue draped backdrop and a microphone on a stand at right. A figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange-saffron robe stands before a floral-decorated altar framed by a garland arch of white, purple, yellow and red flowers, with a gold deity murti and a bronze lamp on a red cushioned seat. A man in a white kurta and orange shawl leans in to embrace or greet the saffron-robed figure, and petals fall around them. Two people in white and orange shawls sit at left and a woman in orange appears at lower right. a person wears a saffron robe, long swept-back hair and red bindi, and appears to be the central honoured figure; appearance cues are partial, so this is uncertain. Its the foreground subject, shown with flower garlands and offerings during a puja-style ceremony.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron garment over a red top sits on an ornate golden throne draped with flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and red. He places his right hand on the head of a kneeling person in a white shirt who bows before him. Several seated people in orange and white stand or sit around the stage, a microphone stand is visible at right, and a dark red curtain hangs behind. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), given long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and the flower-decorated throne; he is blessing a devotee in what appears to be a darshan or blessing moment.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on a red and gold throne decorated with a large garland of white, yellow, purple and pink flowers. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe with a red undershirt and long dark hair, and places a hand on the head of a young woman in a white garment with an orange border who kneels in front. A seated man in orange robes sits at the lower left beside a microphone stand, with several people in orange and white clothing in the foreground and background, and petals scattered in the air. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes, and the page places him at this event, though the image itself does not confirm the identity.2008-01-01