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A photograph inside a temple-like hall with a gold-leaf throne behind a seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha beads on his arm and chest, a white bead necklace, and white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms. He is seated and handing a small offering to a man in a white shirt who leans forward with folded hands. A second seated figure in orange and rudraksha sits on another gold throne behind him, and an orange flag hangs at the top, with a standing man in a light blue shirt at the right edge.

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May 09 20122012-05-09A photograph in a temple hall shows a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold throne, smiling, with a headband and white marks on his forehead. A man in a white shirt bends forward to offer something to his hands. Behind them, other men in white and saffron stand near golden chairs, with a red-and-orange banner hanging in the upper background. Seated figure appears to be a person, identified by saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold-ornamented throne cues.2012-05-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, long dark hair swept back and white tilak marks, hands a small object to a smiling older man in a cream shirt who reaches forward with both hands. A second man in a checked shirt leans in beside him. Behind them, gold ornate thrones are visible, and an older bald man in white with rudraksha beads sits in the background. A small silver bowl sits at lower left. The seated central figure's distinctive saffron robes, long swept-back hair and ceremonial beads match the Swamiji (probable) cues.2012-05-20 +2 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall with two ornate gold thrones with red cushions. On the left, a person in a rust-orange garment with a long dark braid and a headband sits on the throne, holding a small brass vessel. In the centre, a bare-chested, shaved-headed priest in an orange cloth and rudraksha mala sits on the second golden throne, his hands folded. Several devotees in white dhotis and checked shirts kneel and bow toward the thrones, one with hands raised in namaskar. Behind them, priests in white dhotis and orange garlands stand near a red flag and marble pillars.2012-05-09May 09 20122012-05-09Photo of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair and white vibhuti marks on his forehead and arms, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala. He is seated on a red cushion before an ornate gold throne-like backrest, pouring or applying white paste or ash into the cupped hands of a younger man in a teal button-up shirt who kneels before him. A small ornate brass or silver kalasha-style pot sits near the seated man's lap. Carved stone pillars and a gilded background fill the setting. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha adornment consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so he is.2012-05-14Indoor photo of a seated saint on a red-upholstered throne with a gilded golden backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a gold-beaded mala and a gold waist belt, with a red bindi on his forehead, and his eyes are closed. A younger man in a white t-shirt and black trousers kneels or leans forward, holding the saint's hands with a blue wristband on his arm. To the left, a bald man with white and red forehead markings and a gold necklace wears a maroon-and-gold dhoti. White lilies and green foliage decorate the setting, and a few onlookers sit in the background.2012-12-22A photograph inside a temple hall shows a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold-carved backrest, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a beaded rudraksha mala, a red and gold headband, and a vibhuti marking on his forehead. He smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti, who leans forward with cupped hands. A small silver-and-gold bowl sits near the throne. Several other men in white clothing stand in the background, and a red-and-orange flag hangs at the top left. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a golden throne, but the image is not clear enough to confirm identity.2012-05-09A 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.2012-05-08Indoor temple-hall scene with gold-and-red ornate thrones. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a tilak, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, wearing an orange-red shawl, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne holding a small white offering. Beside him, a bald elder in an orange cloth with rudraksha beads sits on another gold throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Standing behind is a priest in white with a gold-yellow shawl. On the right, a man in a blue shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together, while a young man in a white shirt and cap stands nearby and a devotee kneels at the bottom edge. An orange flag with a figure is hung on the left wall and a kalasha sits on a tray at lower left. Ornate pillars and marble walls frame the room. Several people are visible, with the seated figures on thrones and the standing devotees.2012-05-11Indoor temple-hall photo with polished marble walls and a golden ornate throne on the right. A seated person with dark hair in a bun, a maroon-gold brocade headband, red beaded necklaces and a brown-gold shawl leans forward to clasp hands with an elderly man in a white shirt and trousers, who has white hair and a white beard. Behind them a younger man in orange robes wears a large gold necklace, and another man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at left. A brass bowl sits on the golden base near the seated figure.2012-05-09May 09 20122012-05-09