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Indoor photograph in a white-walled room with an air conditioner and a framed religious picture. On the right, a long-haired man in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and black shawl sits on a gilded throne with leopard-print cushion, palms pressed together in greeting. Opposite, an elderly bearded man in white with an orange shawl and black vest bows low and reaches toward the seated figure. Other men in orange and white clothing stand behind, and a small table holds a glass and a book with a red cover. Ornate gold throne backs frame the scene. The seated figure in saffron with long hair and mala fits the cues for a person, seated in a presiding role while receiving a visiting devotee.

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April 27 20162016-04-27Indoor scene in a room with gold-carved ornate thrones lined with red and leopard-print cushions. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in orange-brown robes with a long dark braid and palms pressed together bows low toward an older bald man in white with an orange-and-black shawl and glasses, who is leaning forward with hands joined and a small book on the throne seat. Behind them, saffron-robed monks stand near a framed decorative panel with painted arches, and several standing onlookers in casual clothes are visible in the background.2016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27Indoor photograph of a formal visit in a gold-trimmed room. On the right, a man with short dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a wrap sits on an ornate golden throne upholstered in leopard-print fabric, smiling and extending his hand. An elderly man on the left, wearing dark-framed glasses, a white kurta, a black waistcoat and an orange shawl, sits on a red-and-gold throne and hands over a white envelope or booklet. Behind them stand several men in orange and saffron robes and devotees, one wearing a gold necklace and another with a rudraksha mala. A small book rests on the cushioned seat. A decorated painted panel and gold ornamental carvings frame the background. Four people are visible.2016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27A photograph inside a decorated tent-like room at a Kumbh Mela camp. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest, palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, an older man with white beard and white kurta wears an orange shawl and holds a bundled child. Beside them a bald man in maroon-red dhoti with a gold necklace and folded hands stands, and a woman in red-orange sari with a gold necklace stands behind. A man in a blue shirt and glasses stands at the far left edge. A leopard-print cushion and a wall painting of a deity form are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired figure in saffron robes and rudraksha mala on the golden throne.2016-04-27A photograph in an ornate room with gold-carved thrones and a gold shrine featuring deity murtis on the right. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a brown shawl stands on the left, bowing with his hands joined before a seated figure. A man in a red vest over white dhoti and orange sash bends forward, touching the hands of the seated figure, who wears a saffron robe and rudraksha-style beads. A man on the far left in a red shirt holds his palms together in namaste. A gold kalasha and orange fruit sit on a table in the foreground, with a white wall-mounted air conditioner above. Three people are visible.2016-05-07A photograph of a visit inside a room with gold-trimmed thrones. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, smiling and reaching forward to receive a stack of white-covered books. On the left, an older bearded man with glasses wears a white kurta, black shawl and orange scarf and offers the books from a gold-trimmed red throne. Behind them stand several men: one in an orange robe with a gold necklace, one in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, and others in brown and white clothing. A framed colourful painting of a deity hangs on the wall. Two orange cushions and a book sit near the seated figure on the right. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the right, identified by his swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha-style garments.2016-04-27May 18 20162016-05-18A photo of a VIP visit inside a tent-like pavilion with white fabric ceiling and gold-carved seat behind. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-red robe and a dark shawl gestures with open hands while speaking to visitors. In the centre, a bald man in a saffron-and-maroon robe with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace stands with palms pressed together, beside a woman in maroon with a gold necklace holding a silver tray. On the left, an older bald man with white beard, glasses, and an orange scarf presses his palms together in greeting, next to a man in a blue polo shirt. Several other attendees in light shirts stand around the group.2016-04-27May 04 20162016-05-04A photograph of a formal visit inside a room with gold-carved thrones and a framed painting of a deity. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne and smiles while touching a small golden-handled object. Beside him, a bald man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with ceremonial gold necklace presses his palms together. A woman in a red sari and gold necklace holds a silver tray with a glass, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange stands behind. An elderly bearded man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, handing over a steel cup, with several onlookers behind. A small book lies on the cushion. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the saffron-robed figure on the gold throne with the rudraksha mala.2016-04-27