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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head cloth sits with palms joined in namaste on a red and wooden throne-style chair, draped with white and red flower garlands and a purple shawl. In front, a woman in a white sari with grey border bows with folded hands, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala bows beside her. Offerings sit on a brass plate with flowers and fruit, and a lit oil lamp burns on a tray in the foreground. A blue-and-yellow banner with Tamil lettering and a decorated wooden ceiling form the backdrop.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban with a red tilak, draped in thick white and red flower garlands and a blue-purple cloth, seated on a red-cushioned wooden throne. A woman in a white blouse and white-and-grey striped shawl bends forward with palms pressed together and hand raised over his head, while a bare-chested older man in a white dhoti with a black belt and rudraksha-style beaded mala bows with folded hands beside her. Two men in white stand at the left, and a red-and-blue banner with Tamil lettering hangs behind the throne under a painted ceiling with lamps. The scene shows a welcoming or blessing moment.2002-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne-like seat being honoured with garlands at an indoor satsang venue. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron garments, with a blue-purple silk shawl draped over the shoulders, a rudraksha-style mala, and a long white and red flower garland around the neck. A woman in a white sari with grey stripes, with a flower in her hair and gold bangles, leans in from the left to adorn him. On the right, a bare-chested older man in a white dhoti with a black belt places his hands on the seat. Behind them, a blue banner bears Tamil text and a yellow emblem, and ornate painted ceiling panels hang above strings of bulbs. Several standing men in white shirts and dhotis watch in the background.2002-07-07 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white and red flower garlands, hands joined in greeting. A woman in white sari with a red bead necklace holds a silver plate with a lit flame, performing aarti. A man in white dhoti drapes a shimmering lavender-silver shawl over the seated figure's shoulders. Other men in white stand behind. The setting is a hall with a painted ceiling and a blue banner with Tamil text above. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, and is being honoured on a throne.2002-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial welcome inside a room with a navy banner bearing large yellow Tamil lettering and marigold and rose garlands strung above. A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, draped with long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, sits on a red-cushioned throne-style chair. A woman in an orange blouse and white sari with gold border, with white flowers in her hair, holds a brass plate with a lit flame toward him, while a man in a white shirt holds a second plate with a flame. A woman in a white patterned sari and a man in a white shirt stand nearby, and a man in a blue shirt stands at the right edge. Fruit sits on the floor below the throne. Probable Swamiji, seated on the throne with saffron turban, saffron robe and floral garlands, receiving the aarti.2002-07-07 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20092009-09-13 +2 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall at a satsang event. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban, with a gold-coloured necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, sits on a red ornate throne with his bare feet resting on a red cushion. Two white-clad people kneel and bow near a brass oil lamp on the left, one woman in white with a white garland and one man in white. A woman in a yellow sari holds a microphone and gestures, and two men in white stand behind, one with a mala. A large blue banner with Tamil lettering and a garlanded red-and-gold arch are in the background, with hanging string lights overhead. Fruit sits at the base of the throne. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, with orange robe, turban and garland cues, so the candidate is labelled probable.2002-07-07July 25 20092009-07-25July 16 20092009-07-16July 05 20022002-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada-pooja ritual in a plain room with a blackboard behind. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar, wearing an orange robe and a white jasmine garland with a red-and-white flower garland. Before him a woman in a white blouse and blue floral sari sits on the floor, offering a plate, and a young man in orange robes kneels with hands folded. A devotee in white with a yellow shawl sits at the right edge. Fruits including apples, pineapple and bananas, a brass lamp and a silver vessel lie on a white cloth in the foreground, and a small table holds apples and a microphone.2009-08-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a long white and red flower garland sits with palms pressed together in prayer in a plain tiled room. Before him a woman in a cream sari holds a lit oil lamp over a silver puja tray with fruit and offerings. Beside him a younger man in orange clothing with a shawl-like sash holds his hands folded, and other devotees in white attire sit at the edges. Bright-coloured fruit, a silver kalasha, and a blue mat sit on the floor.2009-07-25November 29 20092009-11-29