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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a red tilak sits in an orange cushioned armchair on an orange-tiled platform, with brass oil lamps, a garlanded golden urn and a red-and-gold shrine behind him. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, rudraksha-style setting not visible; seated throne-like chair). A man in a blue-and-white checked shirt kneels at his feet beside a small child in a blue silk outfit, and a woman in a red and pink patterned sari bends forward touching the floor near the seated figure's feet. A standing young man in white kurta and dhoti wears a yellow shawl at the back right. Offerings are visible on a wooden tray at left.

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July 08 20102010-07-08A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned throne in a temple hall decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A bald man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, one hand resting on the shoulder of a kneeling man in a checked shirt and grey trousers who faces the throne. A third person lies prostrate at the lower right, head bowed near the throne's footstool, while a brass oil lamp sits on the armrest. Behind the throne are gold-toned pillars, an ornate deity murti on a pedestal and a blue-clad figure in a shrine niche. The scene shows a seated guru receiving devotees in a darshan setting.2010-07-07July 08 20102010-07-08A seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an orange armchair, hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered. His hair is long and swept back, with a red tilak on his forehead. A man in a white shirt kneels on the floor in front of him, forehead bowed to the seated man's feet in padapuja. Behind them stands a brass kalasha-style pot and gold-and-brass ritual vessels, with a red-robed deity murti decorated with garlands in the background. The chair and floor cloth are orange, and the setting is a temple shrine.2010-07-14January 28 20092009-01-28A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a garland of green lime-like fruits and red flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a gilded deity medallion behind him. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and rests one bare foot on a red cushion. A kneeling devotee in a white polo shirt bows with his head before him, while a standing attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala gently holds a hand over the devotee's head. A large portrait of a robed figure and marigold garlands decorate the background.2008-10-07A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an orange cushioned throne-like chair, wearing a long rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Two devotees in white clothing bow forward, one pressing their forehead to his bare feet and the other with palms pressed together near his feet. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti draped in red and gold cloth, garlanded with red flowers, flanked by brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and a lamp. This appears to be a pada puja (foot worship) ritual.2010-07-14July 08 20102010-07-08A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair before a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and brass lamps. His long dark hair is swept back, and he raises one hand in greeting. An elderly bald man in an orange robe and shawl bows toward him with hands together. Behind them, a young man in orange and another man with a camera stand near a backdrop of flower garlands and gold-toned decor. The scene shows an orange-draped dais with a flower garland and a small brass lamp.2010-07-15A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair and a multi-strand rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned throne in a temple setting, holding a sheet of paper in one hand and placing his other hand on the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his hands in anjali. Behind them are gold-coloured temple pillars, a deity murti draped with orange cloth and garlanded with marigolds, and a fruit tray. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing.2010-07-15A photograph inside a temple shrine room with a tiled ledge and gold-framed altar. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a raised seat in front of an altar. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace stands beside him, hands clasped. Several devotees, including a young man in a bright blue shirt bending over the altar and a girl in a yellow kurta, make offerings. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, plates of fruit and flower garlands decorate the altar, with colourful marigold garlands on the deity murtis behind. Behind them are dark-skinned murtis of deities adorned with garlands and silver ornaments.2007-11-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on a red cushioned throne and smiles while gesturing with his hands. A bald man in orange clothes with a beaded mala stands behind him with palms pressed together. Behind them, a line of people in orange and red garments stands, some holding staffs or rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a bearded older man in white dhoti and white shirt stands beside a woman in a red shawl, while a young girl in an orange garment kneels on the floor before the throne, her head bowed toward the seated man's feet, and flower petals lie scattered on the ground. The setting is outdoors under palm fronds, with red banners and decorations in the background.2013-12-26