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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold-colored border sits on a carved wooden chair on a raised stage in front of a deep red curtain. He wears a long wavy black hairstyle, a gold necklace, a gold bangle and a white and red flower garland draped over his shoulders, with a red tilak mark on his forehead. In front of him on the stage are a silver pot and silver vessels, a silver bowl and a row of silver trays holding fresh fruits including apples, oranges and mangoes. Tall garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers hang on both sides, and a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right. The seated figure matches the Swamiji appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, and the page indicates he is present at this event.

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A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long, swept-back dark hairstyle sits on a carved wooden chair before a red draped backdrop. Strands of white and red-tipped flower garlands hang around the neck and across the front, with a gold bead necklace and a gold bangle on the wrist. Multiple garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers frame the scene on the left. In front, a silver vessel, a brass cup and silver bowls sit on a tray beside a pile of fruit including apples, oranges and a green lime. On the right stands a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and ceremonial garlands match appearance cues for the page's subject, seated as the central figure.2007-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair before a red curtain draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. A white flower garland with red beads hangs around his neck, a gold chain ornament rests on his chest, and a gold bangle is on his wrist. His hands rest on his lap near a silver kettle-shaped vessel and brass bowls. In front are trays of pomegranates, oranges and other fruit, and a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands to the right. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam offering. Swamiji (probable) with distinctive long hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and garlands, seated as the honoured presider.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on a carved wooden throne-like chair in front of a deep red curtain, framed by hanging garlands of white, yellow, orange, magenta and red flowers. The seated person wears an orange and gold robe, a gold necklace with pendant, red-and-white flower garlands and a bangle, with long dark hair and a red forehead mark. Before the seat stands a silver puja setup with a silver teapot-shaped vessel, a brass lamp and a tray of fruit including apples, oranges and pomegranates arranged on silver plates. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange ochre robes and ornate gold necklace with a seated throne presence, matching the page's Jayanti celebration context.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired figure seated on a carved wooden throne-like chair against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold saffron garment, a heavy gold necklace of beads, a white and red flower garland, and a red bindi on the forehead. Behind the chair hang multicoloured marigold and white jasmine flower strands in yellow, orange, red and white. In front stand silver vessels including a kettle-like silver pot and a silver bowl, with a tray of ripe fruits, apples and oranges, arranged on a stone platform for a puja offering. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, gold beaded necklace and garland cues. Seated figure in a ceremonial sitting.2007-01-01A seated man in orange saffron robes sits on a carved wooden throne before a red drape, framed by long strands of yellow, orange, purple and white marigold garlands. He has long, swept-back dark hair and wears a heavy gold necklace and a white-and-red flower garland around his neck, with a gold bangle on his wrist. In front of him stands a silver pot with spout and cups on a low silver tray, beside a bowl of pomegranates, oranges and apples arranged on silver plates. a person is seated in this ceremonial setting, the central figure of the scene.2007-01-01A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a golden necklace and a red and white flower garland sits with eyes closed and hands folded on a wooden throne-like chair. He has long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him hang a red curtain and tall strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands. In front stand a silver kettle, silver bowls and a tray of fresh fruits including apples, oranges and pomegranate, with brass vessels on a stone platform. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, based on the long swept-back hair, orange clothing and golden necklace.2007-01-01A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a gold necklace with a small deity pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a carved wooden throne before a backdrop of hanging marigold, white jasmine and red flower garlands. A large white and red garland drapes his shoulders and chest. In front of him is a silver kalasha-style pitcher, silver bowls and trays of offerings including pomegranates, oranges and a mango. Red curtains frame the scene.2007-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron shawl over an orange garment and a gold necklace with a large pendant. He sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair in front of a red curtain, flanked by tall vertical garlands of white, yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers. A white and red flower garland hangs across his chest. In the foreground stand a silver kettle, a small silver vessel and bowls with pomegranates and fruit on a tray. A partly visible person in white and orange stands at the left edge. The scene looks like a ceremonial outdoor reception with a seated guru-like figure.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a golden shawl sits on a carved wooden throne-chair in front of a red curtain draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and magenta flowers. He wears a long dark swept-back hair style, a gold necklace, a gold bracelet and a white and red flower garland around his neck. Before him stands a silver kalasha-style vessel and silver pots, with a silver bowl and a tray of ripe apples and oranges on a metal platter. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the left edge.2007-01-01A man with long dark hair sits on a carved wooden seat in front of a red curtain, framed by hanging garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace, a white and red flower garland, and a red bindi on his forehead. Before him on a low tray are a brass vessel, a silver kettle, small silver bowls and a pile of fruit including mangoes, oranges and pomegranates. A tall brass lamp stand stands at the right edge. The page's appearance cues include long hair, saffron robe, and gold necklace, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in person receiving offerings.2007-01-01A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on a carved wooden throne-like chair before a red draped backdrop, raising his right hand in a waving or blessing gesture and smiling. He wears a white garland with red stripes, a gold pendant necklace, and a red bindi. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. In front of him on a stone platform are a silver kalasha-style vessel, a small silver pot, brass bowls and a plate of fruit including oranges and apples. Walls of yellow, orange, pink and white marigold and flower garlands frame the scene, and a stone wall and greenery are visible at left. a person: long swept hair, saffron robes, and gold necklace on a throne-like seat, with garlanded ceremonial setting.2007-01-01A photo of an outdoor temple setting decorated with long garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers hung on pillars. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a white garland around his neck, sits cross-legged on a raised seat behind a row of silver plates heaped with fruit, including oranges and mangoes. A tall brass oil lamp stands to the right and an orange flag hangs in the background. Two men in white shirts stand at the left edge, and a thatched roof and palm tree appear behind them.2007-01-01