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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving a garland from a man in white dhoti and shirt who bends forward and offers flowers. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and holds a green item in one hand. The garland is red and white with flowers. Two women sit on the floor nearby, one in white with a flower in her hair, and an orange-clad attendant sits at the right edge. Stacked books rest on a white-draped table at left. The setting is a plain cream-walled room.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a pink and white flower garland and gold ornaments, on a gilded throne with floral decorations and a gold relief backdrop. A man in a white kurta with a lanyard and badge leans forward with his arm raised, reaching toward the seated figure, while a bald older man in orange robes and gold earrings stands behind. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at the left edge. Garlands of marigolds and roses decorate the setting. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with distinctive saffron robes, long hair, garland and gold ornaments.2009-12-24A photograph of a devotional greeting on a golden throne. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a pink and white floral garland, and gold ceremonial necklaces; this appearance matches Swamiji (probable) on the page, cued by his long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklaces. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch his head to the seated figure's hands, with a hand resting on the seated figure's knee. Behind them a shaven-headed monk in orange robes with an orange head cloth stands, and at left a woman in white with a yellow shawl watches. Garlands of orange, red and yellow flowers hang on a golden backdrop with ornate carved gold panels.2009-12-24August 09 20092009-08-09A seated long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and red sleeveless top, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and extends his hand in blessing over a bowed man in white kurta and white dhoti wearing a white and red flower garland. Other people stand nearby in white clothes, and a woman in a light sari watches. A tray with offerings, flowers and small items sits on a white cloth. Cream walls frame the room. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is seated in person.2009-08-09August 13 20092009-08-13A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red striped cushions, wearing a white-and-orange floral garland and a red bindi. A man in white clothes leans forward and presses his forehead to the seated figure's head while the seated figure places a hand on the bowed man's head, a blessing gesture. A woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland sits at lower left, and other partially visible people in orange sit at the bottom edge. A white-draped table holds stacked books, and the room has beige walls.2009-08-09December 24 20092009-12-24August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an indoor hall with gold curtains. A man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, placing his hands on the head of a man in white clothes who bows low before him, a flower garland draped over his shoulders. To the right, a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari bends forward, and a person in white kneels in the lower right. A brass vase and a tray of offerings sit nearby, and a standing fan is visible. The orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a seated throne, cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable identification; the bowing devotee is a devotee receiving blessing.2009-08-16August 13 20092009-08-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with red cushions and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. The figure wears an orange robe and a white and orange flower garland, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool strewn with pink petals. A man in white ritual clothes and a red-beaded necklace kneels before him with palms joined, while another man extends a hand toward him. To the right, two women in green and red saris kneel beside a silver plate of yellow flowers and a kalasha-style brass vessel. A low table on the left holds red boxes and fruit. Gold curtains form the backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron-clad ceremonial cues and is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, shown in person in the scene.2009-08-16December 24 20092009-12-24