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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a pink-and-yellow garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with flowers, leaves and red-and-yellow garlands. The seated figure bends forward to a young child in white who holds out a hand, and a woman in a cream and gold sari stands at left while a man in white shirt and dhoti stands at right. Carved gold lion-like armrests and a flowered backdrop frame the scene.

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December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron sannyasi garment with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multicoloured flower garland and a white flower garland, reaching out to hand something to a small boy. A woman in white clothing and a child in a khaki top lean in from the left, with a second orange-robed attendant behind. The seated figure sits on a gold-ornate throne with cushions, backdrop of gold carved panels and floral arrangements with red, pink and orange flowers, and a brass bowl with offerings on the right. The seated figure's long hair, saffron clothing and ornate garland are visible cues, consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated and receiving devotees.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-yellow flower garland, positioned on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion. He is touching or blessing a young boy in a white shirt who leans in with hands together. A man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala stands behind the boy, and an older woman with folded hands is at the left edge. Floral arrangements in green and orange decorate the gold-embossed backdrop. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robes, garland and throne, so the seated figure is a candidate for the Swamiji.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a gilded throne. A young man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a multicoloured flower garland with a red and white bloom, and sits on a gold-and-cream throne with a red cushion. He holds a thread or cord and ties it near the wrist area of a small boy in a white and beige checked shirt, while a woman in a pink and blue patterned sari with white jasmine in her hair stands beside the boy. Behind them a man in an orange shawl and turban-style head covering assists. Gold ornate carvings and red and white floral decorations fill the background.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-ornate throne-like seat, wearing long dark hair, an orange-saffron robe with gold trim, and layered garlands of red, white and multicolored flowers. Before him, a girl in white and a boy in white kneel and reach toward him. Behind, a man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange stands near floral green and orange decorations. A red ritual mat lies on the floor. A silver vessel with pink fabric sits at right. The scene appears to be a devotional blessing or padapuja-style ritual. a person candidate appearance is seated with long hair and saffron clothing, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-24A seated man in long swept-back hair and an orange saffron robe, wearing a pink and white floral garland and gold ornaments, sits on a gold throne-like seat while holding a small flower or ritual item toward a boy in white kurta with a rudraksha mala. A man in a white shirt leans forward with his hands on the boy's head in blessing. Behind them, a priest in orange robe and gold necklaces and a woman in white stand near a decorated arch of green garland and flowers, with a red-and-white flower decoration on the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robe, ceremonial gold necklace and garland, seated on an ornate throne.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24