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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a large garland of pink roses and white flowers. A devotee in a white kurta kneels before him, palms pressed together and hands extended, while an attendant in white with an orange shawl stands at left holding a tray. Vases of red and yellow flowers and strings of white garlands decorate the dark backdrop, indicating a formal public gathering with a darshan-style reception. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a red tilak, matching the a person profile described in the page flags.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with red cushions and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. The figure wears an orange robe and a white and orange flower garland, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool strewn with pink petals. A man in white ritual clothes and a red-beaded necklace kneels before him with palms joined, while another man extends a hand toward him. To the right, two women in green and red saris kneel beside a silver plate of yellow flowers and a kalasha-style brass vessel. A low table on the left holds red boxes and fruit. Gold curtains form the backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron-clad ceremonial cues and is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, shown in person in the scene.2009-08-16July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a man in orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long red and yellow flower garland and an orange cloth. A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers bows deeply with his head touching the seated man's feet. Two orange-robed young attendants kneel and stand at the left, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at the right. Red and pink flower arrangements sit on side tables, with fruit on a tray, in front of a red and pink backdrop.2009-08-21A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white flower garland, with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold beaded necklaces, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest. A man in a white shirt and orange-bordered dhoti stands bent forward with palms pressed together, receiving a touch on the forehead from the seated figure's hand. A golden lion-shaped stand and bright marigold and rose floral decorations surround the throne. The setting resembles a darshan or blessing moment in a temple-like hall.2009-12-24A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with red-and-black tiger-striped cushions wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a thick pink and white flower garland. A younger man in a white kurta, with long hair and gold bangles, bends forward and reaches toward him with a hand gesture. Behind them stand a figure in orange and strings of white and purple flower garlands hang on the black backdrop; a tray of fruit is visible below. a person is the seated figure, identified by saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial garland and throne cues.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15A seated man in saffron-orange clothing with long swept-back hair, a pink and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions. A man in white kneels before him, offering a fruit on a tray, while a man in orange stands behind with a vase of red and yellow roses and a man in white and orange stands at the left. Strands of white flowers hang on the dark backdrop behind. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person.2010-08-15December 27 20062006-12-27August 15 20102010-08-15A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, surrounded by floral decorations in white, red, pink and yellow. The seated man wears a saffron-orange garment and a long white and red flower garland, with long swept-back hair, and smiles as he extends his hands. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a red beaded necklace holds a brass tray or plate near his hands. Behind the throne stand two attendants, one in an orange garment and one in white with a rudraksha mala, and a young man in white on the right. The overall setting is a ceremonial welcome or felicitation on a stage. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and a flower garland, presented as a seated honoured figure.2008-07-17August 30 20092009-08-30A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red and tiger-striped upholstery is garlanded with pink and white flower necklaces and wears an orange robe. A man in a white shirt kneels on a carpet and washes or touches the feet of the seated figure, resting them on a gold footstool. Standing beside them, a man in white and another in an orange robe with a shaved head look on. Flower vases, a tray of fruit and offerings sit nearby, and a black backdrop with hanging flower strands and pink draping forms the background. Appearance cues for the seated figure are a long swept-back hairstyle, orange robe and flower garlands, consistent with a person receiving padapuja.2010-08-15