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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala on a gold-and-crimson throne with carved gold armrests, smiling as a man in a white shirt and grey trousers offers him a silver tray of flowers and sweets. To the left, a woman in an orange and green silk sari holds a folded gift. Behind, a woman in a red and white sari with a mala stands near a gold-framed deity murti draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. A large orange banner hangs in the background.

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October 21 20102010-10-21A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a red cushion, wearing long saffron-orange robes and a long black hair swept back. Bare-footed, the seated person extends both hands to receive an offering from a man in a white shirt and beige trousers with a pendant necklace, who bends forward. Beside him a woman in a maroon sari with cream border smiles and clasps her hands. Behind the throne, two saffron-robed men stand, one bearded with a long rudraksha-style necklace and gold chain, the other shaved-headed wearing beads and a gold pendant. A microphone stand is at the lower right, and onlookers in the background include a woman in a green patterned sari. A probable Swamiji cue is present: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a gold-and-red throne.2010-10-21December 16 20092009-12-16October 09 20102010-10-09A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, reclining slightly in a brown leather armchair on a stage with gold-coloured ornate panels and a red curtain. He extends his right arm toward a woman in a white saree with a red-brown shawl and a name badge, who smiles and holds a small orange offering in her palms. Behind them a woman in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala holds a steel vessel, and a bald man in orange-yellow cloth stands at the right. A steel plate sits at the lower left and a water bottle at the lower right of the frame. a person: the seated man has a swept-back hairstyle, an orange shawl and rudraksha beads, and is on a throne-like chair receiving an offering.2014-09-20October 23 20102010-10-23December 04 20102010-12-04A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded garland of coloured beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of a large tree. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward with his hands cupped, receiving or offering something to the seated figure, who extends a hand toward him. Standing to the left is a person in orange robes and another in white with a yellow shawl; a woman in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands behind, near a table holding fruit and a water bottle. The ritual appearance suggests a devotee receiving blessings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a beaded mala and a gold throne, which are appearance cues for the page's Swamiji claim.2009-12-16August 11 20092009-08-11A photograph of an indoor ashram setting where a seated man in saffron-orange and red robes, wearing long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cloth and smiles while holding a brass tray of fruit. Standing and kneeling devotees surround him: an older man in white with a saffron shawl and flower garland kneels, a woman in a red bandhani sari with a yellow garland kneels and reaches toward the tray, a woman in a green sari raises a hand to her forehead, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with beads wears a rudraksha mala, and another woman in orange stands behind. A white wall and a small framed picture are in the background.2012-07-09September 17 20112011-09-17