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A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions inside a temple shrine. A long white and pink flower garland hangs from his neck down to his feet, and a dark rudraksha-style mala is visible at his chest. Before him, several devotees in white clothes hold silver trays of offerings and bowls, while a pile of gold-coloured sweets or ornaments lies at his feet. Behind the throne stand golden deity murtis of a crowned goddess and a companion figure, with brass oil lamps on either side. A seated man in saffron robes on a gold throne receiving padapuja from devotees, appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala as cues.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a long white and pink rose garland that drapes to the floor and a rudraksha mala at the neck. Eyes lowered, a small bouquet of pink roses in one hand. Before him are silver trays with oil lamps, kumkum and rose petals, and a scattering of gold ornaments. Behind the throne, a gold-trimmed shrine arch holds a deity murti with a crown and a second adorned female figure, flanked by brass lamp stands. Two people in white garments and shaved heads are partly visible at the left and right edges, leaning in toward the trays. A probable Swamiji candidate with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala is seated on the throne, receiving the offering.2011-08-10August 10 20112011-08-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold headband with a red bindi sits with eyes closed on a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, purple, white and green flowers and a red velvet cushion. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace and has his hands resting on his lap. In the foreground, devotees in orange and maroon garments sit with their backs to the camera, with silver trays of offerings, including a red fruit, placed before the throne. A blue curtain and a projector are visible in the background.2010-12-27A photograph of a man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. He wears an orange robe, a gold headband with a red tilak, and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace of bead-shaped pendants. His eyes are lowered and one hand is raised in a gesture. In the foreground, figures in orange clothing sit before silver plates, one holding a red fruit, as padapuja offerings are made near his feet. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Visible people: the seated man, plus partially visible seated attendees in foreground.2010-12-27February 25 20112011-02-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, a rudraksha mala across the chest and a large white and pink rose garland draped to the feet. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl bends forward to wash or offer to the bare feet, which rest on a gold dish scattered with gold coins, flowers and petals, in the style of a padapuja. Another man in white stands at the right edge. Behind the throne stand gilded deity murtis draped in garlands, with brass lamps on either side in a temple shrine setting.2011-08-10A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes and a white and red flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead and hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands a gilded arched shrine framing a deity murti with a crown, holding a trident and drum, and a consort figure in red and gold; red curtains and brass lamps surround the arch. A small gilded footstool sits before the throne with a saffron cloth. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland, the throne is ornate, and the page indicates his presence.2010-08-01A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes and a white-and-magenta flower garland, hands folded in his lap and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a gilded footstool before a shrine with a gold arched frame, red draped backdrop, and two deity murtis in red and gold, one with a crown and multi-armed form, with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepams) flank the shrine and a small figure appears on the right.2010-08-01A man in a saffron-orange robe with maroon border and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery and a golden canopy hung with leaf-shaped pendants. A red bindi marks his forehead. He rests his hands clasped in his lap and gazes forward. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and orange and white flower arrangements decorate the sides. In front, three seated devotees in white clothing sit with their backs to the camera, facing him. Before the throne, a gilded offering tray holds pink lotus flowers and incense sticks. A large painted backdrop of a deity figure with stone pillars fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a long-haired appearance consistent with the page's identification.2011-02-02A seated figure in orange-brown robes with gold trim sits on an ornate silver throne against a red backdrop. He wears a thick rudraksha mala, a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a white and red flower garland, and holds a gold ceremonial staff in his right hand. Two men in white clothes sit with their backs to the camera in the foreground, before a silver tray with a flower, a silver elephant-spout vessel and a bowl. The figure's appearance, long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads match the Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown seated in a ceremonial setting on a throne.2014-04-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti sits on an ornate silver throne against a red backdrop, eyes closed in meditation. He wears a red bindi, long rudraksha malas, a heavy gold necklace, white and red flower garlands, and gold bangles, and holds a gold ceremonial staff in his left hand while his right hand rests on his knee. Two men in white shirts sit in the foreground facing him, and a silver tray with an elephant-shaped rim holds flowers at his feet, with a silver bowl beside it. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's description of a morning satsang.2014-04-28A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions in front of a stone shrine. He holds his hands together in a gesture of address, speaking into a microphone on a stand, and wears a large white and pink flower garland. Behind him, a gilded deity murti pair stands in a red-draped niche, flanked by brass lamps on a stone temple structure, with an orange cloth covering the floor.2011-08-10