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A man in orange clothing kneels with his forehead touching a red patterned carpet before a golden throne. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange-and-gold robes, a white and multicoloured flower garland and a beaded necklace smiles and holds up a white paper and an orange-wrapped box. Behind him, a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions stands before a painted forest backdrop with a golden deity murti above. Three attendants in orange-and-gold robes stand nearby, one holding a tray with fruit, and a seated man in tiger-striped clothing sits at the right edge beside a brass lamp stand. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by orange turban, robes, flower garland and beaded necklace.

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July 26 20152015-07-26A ceremonial stage with a gold-trimmed throne and red cushion before a painted backdrop of trees, with a gilded deity murti standing at left. A man in an orange-red turban, orange robe, garlanded with white and multicoloured flowers and wearing a gold necklace and bangles, stands at the throne reaching toward a devotee. Another robed man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands to the left, holding a small silver box, and a long-haired man in orange stands behind. A devotee in a grey-striped shirt and orange dhoti bows deeply on a red patterned carpet. Several men in white and light shirts watch from the left edge, and brass oil lamps flank the stage.2015-07-26A stage event with a gold-trimmed throne in front of a painted backdrop of trees and a gilded deity murti on the left. A man in a red-orange turban, orange garment and long white-and-multicolour flower garland stands on the red carpet smiling, while a devotee in a light blue shirt and black trousers bends forward to offer him a small package. A monk in orange stands behind, with another person in orange and a white-garbed attendant nearby; on the right, a seated man in an orange wrap sits in an armchair. Brass lamps stand beside the throne and a red-patterned rug covers the floor.2015-07-26A devotee in an orange shirt and jeans kneels with forehead bowed on a red patterned rug before a golden throne. A smiling figure in saffron robes, an orange head wrap, a long flower garland and multiple beaded necklaces holds a white and gold gift box. Two saffron-clad attendants stand behind, one holding a tray. A golden deity murti stands in the background beside a gilded lamp stand, with red cushioned seats flanked by golden lion figures. A man in a white shirt stands at left.2015-07-26A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and a red velvet cushion, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. He wears a saffron-orange turban with a white plume, a saffron-orange robe with a yellow border, a white flower garland, a gold pendant, and bare feet on a red mat. Behind him a painted backdrop shows palm trees, a sunset and a red-roofed building, with a golden trident and an umbrella above. To the right, a seated figure in a red shawl and green-and-gold garment wears a crown and gold jewellery, beside a painted bull. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, over a red-and-blue patterned carpet. The man matches the appearance cues of a candidate for Swamiji, with a turban, saffron clothing, garlands and gold ornaments, and the page places Swamiji at this event, so the label is probable.2015-10-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial stage at an ashram hall with deep red velvet drapes. Two golden lion-armed thrones sit side by side on a raised platform; on the left a long-bearded elder in saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, and on the right a long-haired figure in saffron and orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on the other throne, garlanded with orange-and-white flower garlands. A man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the head of the seated figure on the right. Behind them a golden arched frame holds a deity murti decorated with marigold and red garlands. Other attendants in saffron and a woman in a white-and-gold sari stand nearby, and red and maroon carpets cover the floor. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace on the seated figure receiving the blessing.2013-11-06November 17 20172017-11-17January 03 20162016-01-03Photograph of a ceremonial scene indoors at a gilded throne dais. A seated figure in a red-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a heavy gold necklace and a long red and white flower garland, smiles and rests a hand on the gold armrest, with bangles on the wrist and a bindi on the forehead. Beside the seat, a priest in an orange-red turban, bare-chested with an orange-gold dhoti and rudraksha beads, holds a silver lamp with a burning flame toward a bowl set on the dais. Behind them stand a gold lion figure, a silver trident, an ornate gold-embroidered parasol, and a large backdrop of yellow and orange marigold garlands.2015-07-06May 21 20142014-05-21Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a bolster. Two men attend him: a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a silver tray on yellow cloth, and a man in white kneels at his feet, bowing forehead to his feet during a paada puja ritual. A microphone stand stands beside the throne against a maroon curtain, with flower-covered pillars at right. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, orange robes and ceremonial garlands fit the probable Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the scene matches a Guru Purnima paada puja.2007-07-29