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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a white flower garland, seated before an elaborate shrine decorated with white and red flowers, pink and yellow blossoms and a red velvet backdrop. A man in a white kurta stands at right, reaching toward the seated figure's robe, while several men in white shirts and a man in a plaid shirt lean in from the left, one holding a brass vessel. A teal bucket sits at lower right. Five people are visible.

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A photograph of a flower-decorated altar or dais framed with white and yellow garlands and red-and-white floral arches. In the centre stands a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders, wearing a white and red flower garland and several red-and-white flower strands. Around him, men in white kurta-style clothes, some with orange shawls, crowd close; one in white at right adjusts the orange wrap of the central figure, and another in white at left has a hand on a companion's back. Behind the altar is a deity murti partially hidden by the flowers. Appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and garlands are consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) being honoured in person, though the face is not visible enough to confirm.2007-07-29A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe standing before a heavily decorated altar framed with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flowers, and a deity relief at the top. He smiles and wears a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace while a man in white kurta pulls his orange shawl straight. Another man in white stands at left and a dark-haired head is visible at lower right. A candidate for the appearance-based label is present: long swept hair, saffron robes and a garland, so this may be a person, shown in person.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremony in front of a large floral backdrop of white and orange-red garlands arranged into arches and a shrine-like structure with a small deity image at the top. Seated on a deep red throne-like seat is a smiling person in an orange-saffron shawl and orange clothing, wearing a long white flower garland and a dark red floral garland. Three men in white stand around, one in a white shirt and white dhoti offering a brass vessel and kalasha-style offering, another in white shirt and white mundu bending forward, and a older man at left wearing a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. A man in a white kurta at right holds the orange cloth draped over the seated figure. Teal buckets sit at the base, and a blue-purple curtain hangs at left. The scene appears to be a padapuja or abhishekam-type honouring.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a stage decorated with dense floral arrangements of white jasmine, orange and red marigolds, and yellow blossoms, with a small deity murti set in the floral arch. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and white flower garlands sits on a red-cushioned throne, smiling. A man in white kurta at right drapes an orange cloth over the seated figure's shoulders, while another man in white kneels at the lower left, bowing with joined palms before the seated figure's feet near a green basin. Behind them, men in white kurtas and orange shawls stand with rudraksha malas, and a woman in white stands at the right edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a rudraksha mala and bangles, consistent with a person appearance, though the image does not confirm the identity. Several people are visible, and the scene reflects a guru purnima style ceremony.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja or darshan scene in a hall decorated with elaborate flower arrangements in white, yellow, red and pink. A long-haired figure in a red-orange saffron robe with a white flower garland stands before a flower-decorated shrine niche. Men in white kurta clothing stand around; a man in a white shirt bends low and reaches toward the robed figure's feet, while another in white drapes or adjusts the robe. A man in white with an orange shawl holds a steel tumbler, and a man in an orange shawl stands to the left. A blue-green bucket sits on the floor at lower right. The figure is the Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robe with a garland, shown in a shrine setting.2007-07-29A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a white and orange flower garland seated on a heavily decorated throne. The throne is framed by white and red flower arrangements, orange and yellow marigold garlands, and a golden canopy. He is laughing with his head tilted back. A man in white kurta and a rudraksha mala stands at right, tugging at the orange cloth draped over the seated man's lap. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing orange and rudraksha malas, stand nearby. Turquoise buckets sit at the base of the throne, and a partly visible man stands at left.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a flower-decorated stage. A long-haired figure seated on an ornate throne is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers and wears an orange saffron robe; this is a probable Swamiji appearance, marked by long hair, saffron clothing and garlands on the seated figure. Beside him, a man in a white kurta holds a red flower and another man in white reaches up near the throne. In the foreground, an older man in a beige kurta leans forward toward the seated figure, and a woman in white stands at the left edge. Behind them, the throne backdrop is covered in white flower garlands, orange and red blooms and a carved deity murti, with a red cushion on the seat.2007-07-29A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a throne-like seat decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and an ornate carved backdrop with a deity murti at its top. A man in a white kurta, wearing a dark beaded necklace, leans in to drape or adjust an orange cloth over the seated figure's lap while others in white ritual clothes and an orange-shawled man stand around. Garlands of white jasmine, marigolds and red flowers frame the scene, and a green bucket sits near the throne. The setting appears to be a formal darshan or pada puja at a gathering.2007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony at a flower-decorated stage. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and multiple garlands sits on a red throne backed by white and yellow flower arrangements, with a small deity murti set above. Several men in white kurtas stand around him; one bends forward holding a metal vessel and another handles the orange cloth at his feet. A woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace is visible at the right edge.2007-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long white flower garland sits before an elaborate temple-style backdrop built from white, yellow and red flowers. The seated person has long dark hair and smiles. A man in white kurta holds the orange cloth and stands at the right, while another man in white shirt and an orange-robed attendant wearing a saffron shawl stand nearby. Several people in white clothes surround the scene, and blue plastic basins sit at the base, consistent with a foot-washing ritual. Probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and garlands, while the rest are devotees and attendants.2007-07-29A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a flower-decorated throne at a Guru Poornima event. He wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his body and a white garland of flowers around his neck, and he smiles. Around him, devotees in white shirts and dhotis lean in; one in white holds the orange cloth and another in white with a rudraksha mala assists. A devotee on the left presses palms together in greeting. The throne is covered with garlands of white jasmine and orange, yellow and red flowers, with a dark red canopy above and a small deity image set within the floral arch. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: long swept-back hair, orange saffron clothing and a flower garland. The seated figure is presented as the central honoured person.2007-07-29A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated on a red throne-like seat, wearing white flower garlands, in front of an elaborately decorated backdrop of white jasmine-style flowers with red, yellow and orange floral borders and a carved deity relief. Two men in white kurta-style clothes stand beside him: the man on the right holds an orange cloth at the seated man's lap, and the man on the left, partly cropped, bends forward with his hands near the seated man's feet in a padapuja-style offering. A third partially visible person in white stands at the far left edge. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garlands, seated on a throne in a flower-decorated setting.2007-07-29