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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-red turban, a saffron robe and a long multicoloured floral garland of orange, white, green and red flowers. He holds his hand toward a woman kneeling in front of him. She wears a white sari with a red-orange shawl, a tilak on her forehead and folded hands in prayer. Beside them, a standing woman in an orange sari and a bowl with a small lamp on a red cloth complete the scene. Behind them, a banana plant and a striped orange-and-yellow banner hang, and a crowd in white and saffron sits in the darkness. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, garland and saffron clothing; a man in white with a red shawl stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban on a red zebra-striped throne with gold-carved backrest. He wears a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, red flowers, green leaves and white blossoms, a rudraksha mala and gold chains, and bangles on his wrist. A young woman in white clothes with a vertical sandal-paste mark and rudraksha beads sits at his feet holding a small gold-edged card or offering. Behind them, a crowd in white and saffron clothing, some with white forehead marks, stands and sits at a dim evening gathering with a gold kalasha and a banana-leaf decoration above.2015-08-09A photograph at night of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-red turban, saffron-orange clothing, a long garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, white flowers and blue and red beads, and gold necklaces. The figure extends a hand to a kneeling woman in a white sari with a gold border and red-marked neck, who holds a small yellow card above a brass plate. Behind them a golden lion-head armrest, a red striped cushion, a banana-leaf backdrop, a red pole with a colourful striped cloth banner and a bird emblem, and a crowd of people in white dhotis and saris. a person: the seated figure shows orange-red turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial garlands on a throne, and is receiving a devotee.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09November 10 20152015-11-10A night photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-red turban and orange-saffron robes, wearing a multicoloured garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and red beads, receiving offerings. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with sandalwood and tilak marks and a rudraksha mala holds out small yellow packets and a plate, while a second woman in saffron clothing with a long rudraksha mala and tilak stands behind. An elderly man in white is partly visible at right. A brass plate with a lamp, rose petals and a flower-decorated golden lion-shaped object sit in front of a golden throne-like chair. A green banana-leaf backdrop and a red and gold banner with a dove motif complete the setting. Probable Swamiji is seated in the throne, identified by the turban, saffron robe, garland and ceremonial seat.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, smiling and looking to his right. He wears long layered garlands of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves, a gold bead necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and his hands rest clasped in his lap. A leopard-print shawl drapes over the armrest. Behind him are large arrangements of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green foliage.2010-02-12A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne with a gold-embossed backrest, wearing a layered garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, red and blue flowers and a red rudraksha mala with gold necklaces. A kneeling woman in a white top and peach shawl with a red bead necklace presents a small gold-edged card to him, while another woman in a white sari with a red rudraksha mala stands at right. A gilded lion-shaped figure and a hanging red, orange and green cloth with a banana-leaf backdrop sit nearby, with a seated audience in white behind them at night.2015-08-09A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests wears a rust-red turban, a red and white flower garland, and a red-brown robe, holding two bananas toward a young boy in a white-and-lilac striped shirt. A woman in white with a brown rudraksha mala and beaded necklace stands beside the boy, and women in red and orange saris stand behind. Gold oil lamps and a brass tray with offerings sit nearby, and a red carpet covers the floor.2015-11-08August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robes, wearing a long white and red flower garland and gold bangles, sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests and gestures with raised hands while speaking. In front of him, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala kneels and holds her hands together in greeting, a young girl with curly hair in a white dress holds a red fruit, and a man in a cream kurta kneels with cupped hands. Behind them, several women in saffron-orange sarees with rudraksha malas stand near gilded carvings. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, saffron robes, a floral garland and gold bangles on a throne, cues consistent with the page's claim but appearance alone is not conclusive for identity.2015-08-09A seated man on a gold-and-red throne decorated with striped marigold and flower garlands, wearing an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, layered gold necklaces and a red-and-white flower garland. Golden lion figures flank the throne, with golden shield-shaped ornaments and a silver trident behind it. In the foreground a shirtless man in a yellow-and-orange shawl and orange turban, wearing a red mala, sits facing the throne beside a brass plate and an oil flame. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, with long swept hair under the turban and distinctive gold ornaments, in a ritual setting consistent with a mandala process.2015-07-13