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A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on a gold and red throne, handing a tray to a standing woman in a white chikankari-style outfit with a dark bead necklace and a name badge. A second woman in a red and white sari with a bead mala stands behind the throne, and a gilded deity murti decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands is visible in the background beside a red and orange banner. The man wears an orange sleeveless top under his robes and has long swept-back hair with a crown-like adornment absent; cues are saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha mala on a ceremonial throne. The scene appears to be a formal public presentation at an ashram satsang hall.

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December 13 20092009-12-13A photograph of a gilded ornate throne with a red cushioned back, flanked by golden lion figures, set under a tent-style canopy with pink and red drapes. A man in orange robes and a red flower garland sits on the throne, smiling as he receives a framed certificate from a woman in a white sari with a gold border. Two women in yellow-and-white attire stand behind her holding frames, and an elderly woman in a green-and-orange sari sits on the left. A bald man in white kneels at the lower edge. Fruit and a small offering rest on a table beside the throne.2009-11-20A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, receiving items from a line of people. A woman in a yellow salwar kameez and yellow shawl holds a tray or paper forward with both hands, while a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a white sari with a mala stand beside her. A standing man in white shirt and a man in light clothing watch at left. The seated figure, who has long dark hair in a bun and is wearing an orange garment, extends a hand toward the offering. Behind them hang a red and white backdrop, a gold-framed image, and a bamboo-roofed canopy with a small brass lamp on a table. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes with long hair, a rudraksha-style mala visible on the wrist area of the people nearby.2009-12-29A seated man in saffron/orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-head armrests, receiving a framed plaque or certificate from a woman in a cream sari with a magenta blouse and gold border, with a rudraksha-style beaded mala around her neck. Behind her, another woman in a white sari with gold border and a dark bead necklace stands watching, and a third woman in white with an orange scarf stands at the left edge. A small table holds a water bottle and a framed photo. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and throne setting; he is presented here as the recipient of the honour. A red-and-gold draped backdrop with carved pillar imagery completes the scene.2009-12-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and gold carved armrests, dressed in orange saffron robes with maroon-patterned borders and a long dark hair. Before him a woman in a cream and yellow sari with a dark beaded necklace kneels and holds a silver tray with purple flowers and a small silver plate with fruit, while a man in white kurta with gold necklace and a red tilak stands beside her smiling and extending his hands toward the seated figure. A microphone stand and a projector sit to the right, with a blue curtain behind. An orange-clad person sits cross-legged at the lower left and a silver platter with lamps and red fruit lies in the foreground. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person by his long swept hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold throne, with the page noting his presence at this event.2011-01-22A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and a red cushion. A man in white ritual clothes with a red sash and a rudraksha-style neck cord leans forward offering a wooden tray or plate to him. Behind them a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands near a glass display, and a small table holds fruit, a water bottle and metal items. The setting appears to be an open pavilion with red and gold drapery.2009-12-14August 29 20142014-08-29December 29 20092009-12-29December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala wearing a horizontal white forehead mark, sitting on a gilded throne with a peacock-feather fan at left and a golden lion carving at lower left. He is handing a folded white paper to a young woman in a white top and red-orange shawl with a long ponytail, who sits with her palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them are a gold-leaf kalasha-style ornament and a silver-toned ceremonial staff, with orange and white latticed screens in the background. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair, multiple rudraksha beads and ceremonial throne setting.2014-09-13December 26 20092009-12-26December 28 20122012-12-28