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A photograph of a flower-decorated stage within a floral canopy of green leaves and orange marigold garlands. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a gold-bordered cream garment and a rudraksha mala, and reaches toward a brass tray of pink petals; probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate attire, shown in person. Around him, devotees in white and saffron-orange shawls press forward, many with rose petals and white petals scattered over their heads and shoulders. A man in a white shirt on the left extends his arm toward the centre, and a woman in a red-bordered sari with a red bindi stands on the right. A bearded man in a saffron shawl stands behind the group, with a green fan visible at the top right.

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A photograph of a central figure seated on a flower-decorated throne under a leafy canopy, raising both arms as petals fall around. The figure has long dark hair, wears a cream and gold silk garment, and a long rudraksha mala hangs to the waist. A woman with grey hair and an older man in white bend forward at left, and two men in saffron-orange and white robes stand at right holding metal bowls of pink and white petals. Devotees with dark hair in white clothes fill the foreground, some with petals on their heads. a person: the central figure shows rudraksha mala and ceremonial flower-garlanded throne cues, consistent with a flower-showering ritual honouring him.2006-07-30A photograph of devotees gathered around a decorated white throne draped with flower garlands and a green leafy canopy. A man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold-bordered white and yellow dhoti sits on the throne in the centre, with a gold kalasha-style ornament at his feet. Surrounding him, a woman in an orange shawl and mala stands at left beside an elderly woman with a long grey braid, and several devotees in white clothes lean in, one offering a garland of pink, white and multicoloured flowers. A standing fan and white-clad figures appear at the upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, rudraksha malas and gold-bordered yellow garments on a throne, consistent with a presiding guru receiving devotees.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a devotional ritual in an indoor setting decorated with leafy greenery, white and orange flower garlands and a strand of pink flowers. A central figure with long dark hair and a white garment, with a dark rudraksha-style mala at the chest, reaches into a large metal bowl of petals held in front of a small brass deity murti or ritual object set on a flower-covered base. Around them, several people in white clothes and orange shawls lean in, some holding hands near the offering, while a man in an orange wrap stands behind. An older woman with grey hair and a man with grey hair stand at the left, and a woman in an orange shawl is partly visible at the lower left. Above, a standing fan and colourful festoons hang on the wall.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a ritual padapuja-style honouring at an indoor setting decorated with white flower garlands and pink petals. A central figure with long dark hair and a flower crown sits on a white cushioned throne wearing a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, while attendants scatter petals and place offerings. A standing man in white clothes and an orange shawl with a pendant necklace watches nearby, and women in orange and white stand in the background. Several devotees in white and gold-bordered saris and orange garments bow low at the foot of the throne, with orange-clad attendants arranged around. A white ceiling fan and green foliage are visible. The central figure appears consistent with Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, flower crown, rudraksha mala and gold ornamentation, while the scene is a seated honouring at a throne.2006-07-30A photograph of a seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair, bare-chested with a white and gold shawl over the shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, raising one hand while smiling from a throne-like seat decorated with white flowers and orange marigold garlands. Surrounding him, devotees in white clothes and one in orange robes bend forward, some with hands folded and others pressing or touching a small brass kalasha-style vessel placed before the seat. A green leafy backdrop and colourful hanging decorations frame the scene. a person seated at the centre with distinctive long hair, ornamental gold necklace and shawl; the people around him are devotees.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a seated man on a white throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and an orange flower edge. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold-bordered shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, and he smiles. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in a white shirt with an orange garland bow with raised, joined palms before him. Behind them a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari holds a rudraksha mala, and a man in white stands at the right edge. Visible cues including long hair, gold-bordered garment and rudraksha mala match the Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown in person on the throne, and the people are receiving darshan.2006-07-30