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A photograph inside a temple shrine with garlanded deity murtis and offerings of fruit and bananas on a tiered stand. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits on a wooden throne-like seat, smiling and extending his hands toward a kneeling woman in a red and gold silk sari with a gold bangle. Brass lamps, a kalasha and a puja tray sit on a stone counter in front. Another man in orange garments stands in the background and a further orange-clad figure bends near the left edge.

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January 01 20132013-01-01A devotee in orange robes bows deeply and touches his forehead to the hands of a long-haired figure seated on an orange-cushioned throne, wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a dark rudraksha mala. Behind them a second man in orange and a cameraman with a video camera film the moment. Gold lamps stand on pillars, and garlands of marigold and red flowers hang beside a deity murti draped in orange cloth within a stone temple setting with carved pillars.2010-07-15A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment, a gold necklace and a gold chain, and sits on a low wooden platform before a woman kneeling in a red and gold sari who holds his hands in a devotional gesture. Behind them stand deity murti adorned with garlands of orange and yellow flowers, and a tiered arrangement of bananas, fruit and a kalasha-like offering stands in the middle. Brass oil lamps, bowls and a small pot sit on the altar in front. Two men in orange shawls stand at left, and a woman in white watches while holding a camera. Several people are visible, with the seated devotee and the kneeling woman as the central pair.2007-11-09A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with a gilded shrine behind. A long-haired man in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl stands on a red carpet, facing a man in a white shirt who is reaching toward him. To the left, saffron-robed priests carry silver trays of offerings, and white-clad attendants stand nearby. Behind them, a deity murti with flower garlands sits in a gold-framed shrine. A gold throne with red cushions stands at right, and a golden pedestal holds an offering tray in the foreground. The man in the leopard shawl matches the presentation of Swamiji (probable) through his long swept-back hair, saffron robes and distinctive leopard shawl.2010-11-09A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a deep red velvet cushion. He wears an orange saffron robe, multiple red-brown rudraksha malas, a large ceremonial gold necklace and gold bangles, and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a small silver ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind him stand a colourful painted deity murti with a mace and a trident on a stand, and gold lions flank the throne. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by the matching appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace.2012-04-14A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red forehead mark sits cross-legged on a cushioned golden throne, garlanded and decorated for a ceremony. He wears an orange-saffron garment with a gold border and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The throne is elaborately carved gold, draped with white and yellow marigold garlands, red rose accents and green leaves, with a golden canopy above and a gold lion-shaped armrest. Behind it hang a red and yellow backdrop and burlap panels. The seated figure fits the page's description of a Swamiji candidate, with distinctive orange clothing, swept-back long hair, and a ceremonial gold necklace, placed on a decorated peetha.2009-12-27Night outdoor event lit by scattered lights. A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a white forehead band, a saffron-orange garment and a long multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with gold beads sits in a cushioned throne-like chair beside a golden lion-faced carved armrest, smiling. Behind him a video camera on a tripod films. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes with beads stands at center. A man in a white shirt bends low to touch the feet of the seated figure. Other saffron-clad attendees, a white-robed attendee with a yellow-edged garment, and a crowd in white stand behind a railing, with a floral garland decoration at upper right.2013-03-10July 17 20082008-07-17Photo inside a gold-and-blue temple hall during a padapuja-style offering. Standing devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with gold-yellow shawls and ash marks offer coconut, bananas and fruit on silver plates. Women in orange, maroon and pink saris with white jasmine garlands kneel and offer fruit, and a brass kalasha and oil lamps sit nearby. Gold deity figures with raised arms flank the throne, and tropical fruit and flowers cover the carpeted floor.2013-06-19A smiling man with a full beard sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests and a silver backrest carved with floral scrollwork. He wears a rust-orange turban decorated with gold and pearl ornaments, an orange-brown robe, multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a gold necklace. A garland of yellow and white flowers with green leaves hangs around his neck. A silver stand holding silver bowls and a microphone stand are beside him, with leopard-print cushions below and an orange and gold border framing the throne. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of the turban, rudraksha malas, orange robe and ornate throne are consistent with the page's claim.2017-10-19A seated man with long, flowing black hair and a red bindi wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a gold border and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace. He smiles and claps his hands while seated on a cream upholstered throne decorated with a gold carved frame and lion-shaped armrest finials. The throne is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and purple flowers, with a gold deity relief visible behind. A grey draped backdrop with red tassels hangs behind him.2009-12-27A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a rust-red saffron-style wrap. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant, armlets, and rings, and holds a microphone on a stand before him. A white serpent-shaped staff leans beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a long braid, turban, saffron-toned clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated in the position of a discourse. Watermarked-style archive photo of a discourse session.2017-09-17 +1 copies