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A photograph inside a temple hall with a gold-trimmed throne draped in marigold and rose garlands at the right. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange turban, a multi-strand gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armbands and an orange robe; he reaches forward toward a kneeling devotee, appearing to bless them. Beside him a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a brass tray and rudraksha beads. Several devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand or kneel with palms joined, and a man in white bows at the far right. Small deity murtis sit on a red-patterned cloth at the lower right. Probable Swamiji is present with the cues of long hair, orange turban and gold necklace, giving blessings to devotees during a darshan.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a temple-hall ritual in which a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long swept-back hair and a long gold-bead necklace of ornamental strands, leans forward smiling to receive or bless a kneeling devotee in white. Behind him a golden throne-like seat is decorated with a large floral arrangement of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, and a golden canopy with a tiled roof stands above. Several men in white dhotis and shirts crouch or stand around, one in a red-and-gold shawl, while two saffron-clad attendants in rudraksha malas stand at left, one holding a tray. The scene suggests darshan with a flower-decorated seat and temple setting.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a dark leopard-print cushion, smiling broadly. He wears an orange turban, orange sannyasi robes, a crimson and yellow flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles. A man in a white shirt bends forward at left, and another man in orange stands behind holding a silver staff raised overhead, appearing to perform an honouring gesture. A large banner behind shows a smiling face in orange headwear and Tamil lettering. Stage setting with warm lights.2012-04-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne-style chair, dressed in orange robes with an orange turban and a large garland of orange-yellow flowers, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He is smiling while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward and touches his hand or wrist. Behind them stand a man in orange robes and a man in a white shirt, with an orange triangular flag bearing an Om symbol on a pink sparkling backdrop with blue and pink draping. A white-draped stool is in the foreground, and a red chair is at the right edge.2009-11-30A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned throne on an orange cloth-covered platform. He holds a small red object while a man in a brown shirt and dark trousers kneels before him. A woman in white kneels with palms pressed together at right. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at left with hands folded. Behind them are a gold-coloured altar with garlands of marigold and red flowers, a deity murti in white and orange, a kalasha, fruit on a tray, and an ornate gold and white backdrop.2010-07-01December 24 20092009-12-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red and black zebra-striped fabric, with an orange shawl draped over his lap. Two devotees in white dhotis kneel at his feet in pada puja, one with a white flower garland placed before him, while a standing man in an orange robe with a rudraksha necklace watches on the left. Several men in white clothes stand with hands folded on the right, and a red tray with fruit sits on a white-draped table. Red-and-orange garlands hang on the wall behind. The seated figure shows distinctive orange robe and mala cues, so appearance-based candidate is probable.2009-09-14November 05 20102010-11-05December 20 20112011-12-20January 08 20102010-01-08 +1 copiesJune 28 20102010-06-28