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Devotees in white and cream saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaste before a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a floral garland. The seated figure sits on a gold and red throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest, surrounded by marigold garlands. In the foreground a woman in white bows low with her forehead touching the floor before the throne, and a man in a white shirt sits near the base of the dais. The setting is an indoor hall with orange-and-gold drapes, dark curtains and a cream wall. The figure on the throne matches the page's Swamiji context by distinctive long hair and saffron robes, so the appearance is a probable match. Several other devotees stand in the background.

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A photograph on a raised white stage at an ornate gilded throne draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands. A long-haired man in orange robes and a long beaded mala sits on the red-cushioned throne, with a visible ceremonial gold necklace. A person in white kneels in prostration at the foot of the throne, while a man in white with folded hands stands beside them. Around them, devotees in white dress, a man in a yellow shirt, a boy in white, a bearded man in orange, and a woman in a white sari stand near the stage edge. A banner-like backdrop with red and blue panels and a palm frond decorates the setting, indicating a Brahmotsava gathering.2008-12-23A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a white garment with gold trim, a rudraksha mala and a large garland of white flowers at his side, smiling as he rests a hand on a prostrate devotee. Several people in white and orange clothing lie face-down on a red carpet in front of him, with a standing crowd in white and orange shawls behind and a small fan at the left edge. The pose suggests a devotee's pranam before a seated spiritual teacher, and the appearance-based cues of long hair, rudraksha mala and gold-trimmed white garment make the seated man a probable Swamiji in person.2006-07-30A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne decorated with a golden canopy and red cushions, framed by green lighting and strings of flower garlands. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow shawls, stand along the stage. A man in white bows low at the base of the throne steps, and a woman in white stands nearby. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a girl in white kneels in the foreground.2008-12-25July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a pada puja at a home. A man with long dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, a white garland of flowers and an orange saffron robe sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Swamiji (probable) by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and white flower garland. Before him, a woman in an orange sari and white dress with rudraksha mala and a devotee in white clothes kneel with folded hands at a brass tray holding flowers, fruit, sweets and small silver vessels. A man in a white shirt sits at right with hands joined. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border holds a silver pot, and other devotees in white and yellow stand and sit in a hall with wooden pillars. Fruit, sweets and a plate of offerings sit on a small table at left.2010-01-11 +1 copiesAugust 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a stage ceremony with a row of women in white saris, several with yellow shawls, walking in a line toward the right. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, garlanded with marigold and yellow flowers, hands raised in blessing. A person in white kneels before the throne at a tray of offerings, fruit, bowls and a small deity murti, with incense smoke rising. A small brass oil lamp stands at the lower left and a framed photo sits on a white pedestal. Dark red and grey curtains form the backdrop. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the left edge.2009-10-17A photograph inside a marquee-style hall during a darshan setting. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands and flower strands, gesturing with an outstretched hand toward a woman in a white sari who bows with folded hands. Beside them a bald young man in orange robes kneels and reaches forward. Several people in white dress and orange shawls stand in the background near a red velvet curtain and a painted panel with elephant motifs. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with a person appearance, though the image is small and partly obscured.2008-07-17Devotees in white and floral clothing press together with hands folded in namaskar before a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne. The seated person wears orange robes, a multi-strand gold necklace, a red bindi and long dark hair, and is smiling while touching an orange cloth. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes and gold necklaces stands with a hand raised near his chin, and another man in an orange shawl stands behind. Ornate gold carving and decorative textiles frame the throne. The scene suggests darshan in a temple or hall setting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with orange robes and layered gold necklaces, as a recipient of devotee reverence.2008-07-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, a man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bends forward, his bare feet resting on the throne's lower step, while other men in white shirts and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stand nearby, watching. A man in a white shirt with a folded white cloth stands at left, and another devotee's head is visible at the lower edge. Red cushions, a jasmine-style garland edging the dais, and white draped fabric decorate the hall, with a speaker and light fixtures overhead.2009-01-18A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a large floral garland, sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a golden canopy. Flanked by gold staffs and a trident-like standard, the throne is set on a raised white stage. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with red shawls, stand in lines on orange mats, and a woman in a red-and-white sari bows low at the throne's base while a man in white prostrates on the floor in front. A figure in the foreground is seen from behind. Wall decorations include a painted temple backdrop and dark drapery.2010-11-05A photograph inside a hall with red and maroon drapes and a large framed backdrop. On the right, a person in long swept-back dark hair and a saffron/orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet back and a carved lion-shaped footrest, gesturing with a raised hand while speaking. Two devotees kneel before the throne, one older man in white with folded hands and another person bent low in white on a white-draped platform in front. Standing in a line on the left are several men in white dhotis and white shirts, one holding a small boy's hand, along with others in saffron wraps. Colourful woven and flower-garlanded banners hang behind, and a standing fan and a gold parasol-like canopy are visible above the throne. A young girl in white sits at the right edge. Several people appear in the scene, with a visible group of roughly six to ten.2007-02-24