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Photograph of a stage event in front of dark purple drapery. On the left, a man with long dark wavy hair wears saffron-orange robes and sits in front of an ornate gold-framed red throne, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a man in a white shirt and white trousers bows forward with palms joined in namaste toward him. The setting suggests a formal reception or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron, matching the page's claim and the long hair, saffron clothing and throne cues; the bowing man is a devotee.

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August 22 20062006-08-22Photo of an indoor stage event with a purple velvet curtain behind. On the left, a man seated in an ornate gilded throne with red cushioning wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulder, with a red tilak mark on his forehead and long dark hair, smiling with palms pressed together at his chest. On the right, an older man in white ordinary clothing stands with palms joined in namaste, bowing toward the seated figure. The setting suggests a monastic initiation or training session.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22Stage photograph of a seated man with long dark wavy hair and a small red mark on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron wrap draped over a bare chest, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold scrollwork. He is smiling and gesturing with one hand toward his chest. Beside him, a younger person with long dark hair and a white garment with gold border under an orange shawl leans in close, hands raised near the seated man. Dark purple drapery forms the backdrop, and a gold ceremonial object is visible at the right edge. The seated man is an appearance-based a person: long hair, saffron wrap and gold throne, though his face is not used for identification. Two people are physically present.2006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron wrap and a small red bindi, smiling and gesturing with one hand, in front of an ornate gold and red throne with carved gold scrollwork. Beside him a woman in an orange shawl over white clothing sits with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, in front of a deep purple curtain. A golden vessel sits at the lower edge. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron ornamental wrapping before a throne, which are the qualifying cues; the woman is a devotee in namaste.2006-08-22A photograph in a dim room with a deep maroon velvet curtain behind. On the right, a figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala wrapped around the neck and shoulder rests a hand on an ornate gold carved frame or throne back, smiling downward. On the left, a man in a white collared shirt with gold bangles and a gold ring stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed. The gold carving and draped fabric suggest a seat of honour.2006-10-21A photograph of two men in saffron-orange robes in front of deep red velvet drapes. On the left, a long-haired man with a red-and-white forehead mark sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, smiling and extending one hand toward the right. On the right, a short-haired man with a white forehead mark and an orange shawl with red trim stands with his palms open, smiling and bending slightly. A wristwatch is visible on the standing man's wrist.2006-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and white tilak on the forehead, smiling with eyes closed. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels or leans toward him from the left, hands pressed in namaste, one palm raised near the seated figure's shoulder in blessing. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned carved throne or peetha with a lion-like finial and a standing figure in orange clothing at the top edge. Dark curtain background. a person seated on the throne, receiving the devotee's reverence.2007-01-05November 22 20092009-11-22November 22 20092009-11-22February 24 20072007-02-24