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A photograph of four people posed before a floral backdrop on a golden throne with a white flower garland arching behind it. A central seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment with gold trim, a long gold-and-white beaded necklace, and a red flower bundle on the cushion; this person is raising one hand in a wave. Probable Swamiji is seated on a red cushion, identified only by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces. To the left stands an older man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange-bordered shawl and a dark pendant necklace. To the right stands an older woman in a white sari with orange and blue border and a rudraksha-style mala, beside a younger woman in white behind the throne. Gold lion-footed throne supports flank the seat, and the scene is lit on a carpeted stage.

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December 27 20062006-12-27Four people stand and sit on a stage before a floral backdrop. A seated man on a gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange robe with gold trim, a long white flower garland, a gold pendant necklace, and bangles, and raises one hand in greeting with bare feet. Around him stand a man in white kurta and a man in white shirt with black belt, and a woman in white sari with an orange and blue border and glasses. Behind the throne is a garlanded golden frame with a deity murti at top. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive orange ornate clothing, consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a throne role.2006-12-27A photograph of four people standing and seated on a stage before a floral backdrop. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, draped in white and orange flower garlands, wearing an orange saffron robe with gold trim, a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and a raised right hand in blessing. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair swept back, saffron robe, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and crown-like adornment behind the throne). To his left stand two men in white kurtas and white trousers, one with a beaded necklace, and to his right stands a woman in a white sari with an orange-and-blue border and dark-rimmed glasses. Behind them a floral arch with gold and marigold garlands frames the throne, and a decorative backdrop of flowers and a figure of a deity appears above. Four physical people are visible.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A group photograph on a stage before a gold-framed throne decorated with white flower garlands and a golden crown-like top. A seated figure in orange robes with a golden shawl, a long white flower garland, orange-and-white ribbon and gold necklaces sits barefoot on a red cushion, one hand raised in greeting. Five people in white stand around the throne: three men in white dhotis and shirts on the left, one wearing a white shawl over a white kurta, and two women in white saris with gold borders and dark beaded malas on the right. A silver vessel and brass ritual items sit on a red patterned carpet in front, with fruit visible. A large backdrop with flowers and a pale fabric panel completes the setting.2006-12-27A photo of a seated figure on a red and gold throne heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower strands. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe with gold border, a multi-coloured garland of white, red and blue, a gold necklace and long dark hair, and is smiling with one hand raised. Two women stand behind the throne: one in a white sari with gold border and a dark bead necklace, another in a white shawl. A man in a white dhoti and shirt kneels at the throne's base, touching its edge. To the right, a man in orange clothing stands beside a white cake with flower decoration on a small table. Blue draped cloth forms the backdrop. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron ornate clothing, gold necklace and garland cues.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-toned shawl and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, raising one hand in greeting. Five people in white ritual clothes stand around the throne: four men and women in white dhotis, shirts and sarees, several wearing rudraksha malas. A silver vessel, brass lamps, a plate of fruit and a bowl sit on a red carpet in front. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive orange and gold attire, with the throne-seated figure matching the appearance cues for a person; the other figures are devotees and ashramites.2006-12-27Five people stand and sit around a gilded throne (peetha) decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow flowers against a red and silver backdrop. Seated centrally on the throne is a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe with gold border, a white flower garland and a gold necklace, with a red flower offering at his feet; this seated figure's appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate from his long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold adornments. Standing to the left are three men in white dhoti and shirt-style garments with rudraksha malas; to the right two women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand beside the throne. Silver puja vessels sit on a red carpet in the foreground.2006-12-27A photograph of a seated man in an ornate red and gold throne with a carved golden back, wearing saffron-orange silk robes and a long necklace of gold-tone beads, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. A bald man in a white kurta and white dhoti with a white jasmine garland bows with palms pressed together toward him. To the right, a young girl in a grey-green embroidered outfit and a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland stand smiling beside the throne against an orange wall. a person: the seated man wears orange robes, gold bead necklace and forehead tilak, presented as a person on the throne in a receiving-devotees setting.2012-02-09Photo of a group posed on a stage before a large backdrop showing a close-up portrait of a face. A central seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a floral-garlanded arch wears a saffron-orange dress with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, waving one hand. Flanking him, seven people stand or sit: several men wear white dhoti-style garments with beaded necklaces, two women wear white saris, and a woman in a wheelchair wears an orange shawl. Yellow flower strands hang at the right edge, and a silver puja vessel and fruit sit on a red patterned carpet in front.2006-12-27