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A photograph of a ritual moment at a temple. A seated figure wearing a saffron-orange garment, a gold ceremonial necklace with a central pendant, and long dark swept-back hair smiles while a man in a white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses kneels before him, hands clasped near the seated figure's feet. The seated figure, who has long dark hair and a crown-like headwear, appears to be receiving the devotee's reverence. Beside them stands a small gilded deity murti with a red and white decorated face, a golden framed mirror, a brass oil lamp with a tall stem on the right, and a patterned red-and-gold textile hanging behind. The seated figure fits the appearance-based cues for a person, so the candidate is in person.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned chair before a golden altar. A kneeling man in a white shirt bows toward him, and a standing attendant in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind them are brass pots, a golden kalasha-style vessel, red and yellow flower garlands, a gold-framed niche with a small deity murti, and a white statue in orange garments with a turban.2010-07-08A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with long swept-back dark hair leans forward on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending a hand to place a garland-like adornment on the neck of a standing man. The man wears a white shirt, a dark beaded mala and a small badge, and holds his hands together in a gesture of receiving. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a red border watches. To the left, a deity murti is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, and a microphone stands in the foreground. The scene is a pada puja setting with a gold-embroidered cloth draped on the stage.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man seated on a red cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala of dark seeds across his chest, and a red bindi on his forehead. He gestures with his right hand toward the cushion. In the foreground, a man with short dark hair in a white kurta with his back to the camera faces him. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, long hair and throne setting, though this is an appearance-based label only. A gold-patterned base and white fur-like rug are visible at the bottom of the frame.2011-12-11A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe over a red top sits on an ornate gilded throne with red patterned cushions, a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair. A man in a white t-shirt and a beaded necklace bends forward with his hands near the seated figure's lap, apparently in an act of reverence. Behind them are a green leafy backdrop and a floral arrangement of purple orchids, pink and white flowers. A Swamiji (probable) label applies based on the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, and the gilded throne setting, so the seated figure is marked as a probable in-person candidate.2008-10-19A seated man in long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a sleeveless orange top, sits on a white-draped throne-like chair with a red cushion and orange-edged cloth, smiling and extending his right arm toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala, bending forward and touching the seated man's hand. Behind them, a standing man in orange kurta and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand near brass vessels, a kalasha, a plate of red flowers and a wooden box with fruit on a stone platform. a person seated on the throne receiving a devotee, with attendants and puja items nearby.2010-06-13A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair smiles while a kneeling man in a cream and brown striped kurta clasps his hands. The seated figure sits on an orange cushioned throne with a red pillow, bare feet on a low step. Behind them stands a shrine with brass lamps, a kalasha, and deity murti in colourful garlanded alcoves. Two people in white ritual clothes stand at left, one in an orange shawl, and a woman in pink at right.2010-06-27A photo inside a temple shrine. A long-haired man with a red tilak on his forehead sits on a white marble platform, smiling, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long gold necklace with a pendant. His arms are smeared with white paste. A younger man in a white kurta with a maroon-red embroidered shawl kneels before him, reaching toward his hands. Behind them stands a gold-framed ornate doorway and a dark stone deity murti. At right, brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand sit beside a tiled platform, and a garland decorates the top edge. The orange-robed man matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornamentation, seated in a ceremonial role while receiving the devotee.2007-11-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead rudraksha-style necklace, with long swept-back dark hair, smiling broadly on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans in from the left, handing over a folded white cloth or paper and a small object, while a woman in an orange-pink sari stands at the right edge. A tray of fruit and sweets sits at the lower left, and a leafy tree backdrop fills the top.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, extending his hand to receive a small white offering from a young man in a white shirt and glasses on the left. A red beaded headband and a vertical tilak mark are visible. Standing behind him are two men in orange garments with gold necklaces, one with a shaved head, and another man in a green checked shirt in the background. The setting is a temple interior with a gold ornate backdrop.2012-05-08A photograph of an indoor stage event. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red bindi sits on a red cushioned throne before an ornate gold backdrop with a carved golden deity relief. His eyes are closed as he rests one hand on the shoulder of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who kneels beside him, his palms pressed together in reverence. Yellow and red flower garlands and a bouquet of purple orchids and pink carnations frame the scene, with green foliage behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a bindi, receiving devotion from a devotee in white.2008-10-19A photograph of a satsang setting in which a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange robe with a darker orange border and multiple rudraksha malas and gold-toned beaded necklaces; his long dark hair is swept back and he smiles. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate necklaces, with the event page indicating his presence. Before him, a man in a white shirt bends forward offering a red-covered tray or item, while a bald attendant in orange robes stands at left and a woman in an orange and gold sari stands at right, with another woman's head visible at the bottom edge. A painted tree backdrop stands behind the throne.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor night ceremony under a blue tarpaulin. On the left, a seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl and a dhoti, with a dark swept-back hair knot, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha-style red bead mala, a gold necklace and gold bangles, extends one hand toward a devotee. On the right, a man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti with a red thread on his wrist bows his head and holds out cupped hands with a small white cloth and a yellow card. Behind them, many people in white clothing sit on the ground, and a few more are visible in the background.2015-08-31