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A photograph of a seated figure on an orange-upholstered throne-like chair against a dark red curtain backdrop. The seated figure wears an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, and smiles with hands folded. Two white side tables hold offerings. Four people stand or kneel: two men in white shirts and white dhotis, one with an orange shawl, a man in white with a red-edged dhoti and orange scarf standing at right, and a kneeling woman in a white sari with coloured border and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers prostrating before the throne. a person cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala on the seated figure, with the prostration and throne as role context.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an orange velvet throne with an orange velvet cushion and a red backrest, set against a dark red curtain. The seated person wears an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style garments, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, and smiles while receiving honour. Before the throne a man in white shirt and white dhoti lies prostrate on the floor in full pranam. Standing to the left are several men in white clothes with red or yellow shawls, and a man in an orange robe with a red border stands near the throne. Flower offerings and garlands lie on white pedestals beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, an orange garment and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-07-10A photograph of an indoor event before a deep red velvet curtain. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a white cushioned chair with a red pillow, smiling. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch his feet in a gesture of reverence. To the left, a man in a white shirt and jeans watches, and beside him a shaved-headed man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl looks on. A white chair and a red and white bolster sit at the right edge.2010-07-15A photograph of a stage event with a large painted backdrop of a snowy mountain and sunset sky. A smiling man with long dark hair, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate orange throne with black carved armrests, his bare feet resting on a footstool. Two attendants kneel before him: one in an orange robe with a gold chain, the other in white clothing, reaching toward a small table holding a glass bowl. A man in white on the left edge stands near a microphone stand. Marigold petals are scattered on the stage floor.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event. A seated figure in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with swept-back dark hair, smiles while a man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward and touches the seated figure's cheek with his raised hand. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and a rudraksha mala stands at right. Behind them is a red backdrop with gold-yellow lettering. The seated figure matches the visual cues of Swamiji (probable) in orange robes, rudraksha mala and swept-back hair, seated on a throne-like chair while being honoured by a devotee.2010-08-19A photograph of a seated figure on a white cushioned throne-style chair in front of deep red velvet drapes. To the left, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl leans in, and an older man with white hair and a pink wrap stands with his back partly turned, his hand resting on the younger man's arm. On the right edge, a woman in a blue sari is partly visible, and a small gold object and a tray with decorations sit beside the throne. Scene shows a formal greeting or darshan moment.2010-07-13A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage with a red and gold backdrop. A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding an orange fruit and smiling. Two devotees in white clothes lie prostrate on a striped rug, one kissing the seated man's bare feet while the other bows low. A standing man in orange robes with long curly hair stands at left, and a woman in a white top with a grey shawl stands at right beside a small table with a microphone and a small bottle and offerings. The seated man matches the candidate appearance of Swamiji, with long hair and orange robes, so the presence is probable.2009-11-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a white-draped platform before a red curtain and a glowing white arch, wearing a white flower garland with red blossoms and a rudraksha-style necklace; he has long dark hair and a red forehead mark. Two men in white shirts and dhotis kneel or stand at the platform's edge, one with hands raised toward him, and a person in a white sari with orange shawl and braided hair stands at right. A white pedestal fan is at left. Visible tokens suggest an intimate darshan-style session, with a white cushion behind him.2008-06-22A photograph in a bare white-walled hall with a woven mat floor. A long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on a white-draped cushioned seat, holding a beaded mala in his hands and smiling as he receives a devotee. Lying prostrate in front of him on a dark patterned rug is a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl, his head touching the floor. Behind them, standing figures in orange and white clothing watch the scene, one in a yellow scarf and white kurta at the left wall, and bearded men in orange dhotis among them.2008-09-30A seated man in an orange robe and a black rudraksha mala sits on a pale green throne-like chair against dark red drapery. He smiles and is touched by a woman in white with a red shawl who sits beside him. A man in white dhoti and a red-orange shawl stands at left, and a devotee in orange kneels at the lower right, bowing before the seated figure. Brass trays with offerings sit on white pedestals at both sides.2010-07-28A photograph of a seated honoured guest in an ornate wooden chair with a white cushion, wearing an orange garment and a multicolour flower garland, smiling while a man in white kneels before the chair and holds the guest's hands. Standing behind are a woman in white with a yellow and orange garland, a man in white with a badge, and a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands in anjali. On the right, a woman in orange and maroon stands near a table draped in orange cloth with a vase of lilies and a basket of fruit. A tiger-striped cloth covers the dais, and the wall behind is peach-coloured with a red curtain at left. The scene has the feel of a felicitation or reception.A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits smiling on an ornate orange upholstered throne-like chair, his bare feet being touched by a man in a white shirt and jeans who bends forward at the front. Behind the throne stands a second man in orange robes with a wristwatch, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. A small side table holds a tray with apples, flower petals and a water bottle, and a microphone stand is at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala match the appearance cues, and the scene shows a devotee performing padapuja.2010-09-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an orange throne-chair under a shrine canopy, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Before him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and touches his bare feet resting on an orange cushion and wooden sandal, while a man in an orange shawl holds an orange cloth and a man in white dhoti stands nearby. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right. Behind them is a golden deity murti in a shrine decorated with red and white garlands and a golden kalasha, with stone carvings on the pillars. The scene suggests padapuja.2010-07-11