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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala with dark beads, and a white and red forehead marking, smiling and gesturing with one hand while holding a brass tray of fruit and a small booklet. Beside the throne a bearded sadhu with long matted dreadlocks, bare chest, pink-trimmed bag and beaded necklace reaches toward the tray, while a younger man in orange with a shaved head and a mala stands at the throne's side. A golden lion-head carving and a golden staff with a crystal-studded handle are visible. Another person in orange cloth is partly visible at the right edge.

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February 06 20132013-02-06February 06 20132013-02-06A photograph of a devotional gathering in a red-draped tent. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads around his neck leans forward from an ornate gold throne, extending his hand toward a line of sadhus. Several men stand before him: one in a bright orange turban with a long beard, one in a red turban with long dreadlocks wearing orange and a pink shawl, and others in saffron and orange clothing. Behind them, a woman in a golden-brown sari with a flower garland sits near another gold throne. Gold-carved chairs and a red backdrop frame the scene, with a keyboard visible at the right edge.2013-02-06A photograph inside an ornate room with gold-leaf thrones and framed painted deity images. On the right, a man in an orange turban and saffron robe with a long braided rope of rudraksha-style beads sits on a leopard-print seat and extends his hand toward an elderly bearded man in orange robes and red-beaded malas seated on a red cushioned throne at left. A younger man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands behind them, and a bald man in glasses sits between them holding papers. In front are a gold kalasha-like vessel, a tray of apples and folded orange cloths, and a standing trident. Photo shows a ritual exchange of offerings or documents with a devotional setting.2016-05-04February 10 20132013-02-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, a white forehead mark and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a red tent backdrop, extending his right arm toward a kneeling devotee in orange clothing and an orange turban who bows low. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron robes and turbans stand watching, including a bearded sadhu with dreadlocks and a white garland. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing at an outdoor camp setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne, cues compatible with the page's claim.2013-02-06A photograph at night of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, maroon robe, and heavy gold necklaces, with sacred ash marks on his forehead. He smiles and gestures with open hands toward two women in saffron-orange garments who stand with their backs to the camera, one holding a silver plate. A golden lion-like figure sits beside the throne, and a green garland is visible behind. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the ornate turban, gold necklaces and maroon robe, while the two women are devotees offering a plate during a ritual. Spectators are visible at the right edge.2017-02-21February 12 20132013-02-12A photograph in a room with cream walls and a dark red curtain. A man in a grey-blue striped shirt stands at left, facing right and reaching forward to receive books. A smiling man on the right sits on a red-and-black upholstered throne beside a large ornate gold chair, wearing an orange-brown robe, rudraksha malas, bangles and a white forehead marking, and holds two white books toward the visitor. Behind him, a seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and white hair sits on a gold throne with a lion-head armrest. A bald man in white ritual clothes is partly visible at far left. Several books are stacked on a low table in front.2013-10-28A photograph of a seated man on a red throne with ornate gold carving behind him, wearing a rust-red turban, rust-red robe, layered blue and yellow flower garlands, gold bangles and an armband, smiling as he accepts a framed golden picture of a seated saint in red robes. A man in orange robes and orange turban kneels at left, holding the frame's edge and leaning in. Between them, a man with a shaved head, orange-yellow tilak on the forehead, glasses and a rudraksha mala stands and gestures toward a tray of apples and other fruit. Palm fronds and a gold carved stand are in the background. Three physical people are visible.2016-06-28Ceremonial scene before a gilded throne flanked by golden lion figures and a gold-leaf backdrop. A seated man in an orange-red turban, red and green garland of flowers and leaves, and gold ornament is smiling with eyes lowered. A devotee in white dhoti with gold border and a bare-backed attendant with a rudraksha mala lean in; a bald man in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala offers a plate of puffed rice or sweets. Green limes and wrapped sweets sit at the side. Appearance-based a person: long-haired figure is not visible; central seated figure wears turban, floral garland and gold, consistent with the page, but face-based identification is not made, so the central figure is described by role as a seated guru receiving offerings.2015-11-10A photograph inside an indoor hall at a seated ceremony. A man in red-and-gold ceremonial robes with a red-and-gold turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and extending a hand with a small object toward an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes and an orange turban who stands with hands folded. Another orange-clad man stands at left with clasped hands, and a bearded orange-clad figure stands behind. A golden kalasha-like vessel and fruit offerings sit beside the throne, with white garlands on the gold. Recessed lighting and a ceiling air-conditioning vent are visible.2014-03-19