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Indoor photo in an ornate room with a gold-framed deity mural and a gilded throne behind. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and long rudraksha mala sits on a leopard-print cushion, reaching to accept two maroon-covered books from a standing man in white kurta and an orange shawl. A tray of red apples sits in front of them. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels behind, holding a phone. The seated figure has a swept-back look and distinctive adornment consistent with the candidate; a gold-plated lotus ornament sits on the cushion, and a framed calendar hangs on the wall. a person is seated receiving the gifts.

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May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon robe, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. He smiles while a man in an orange saffron vest over a white shirt, wearing a saffron shawl and wristbands, hands him a blue booklet with a portrait on its cover. Several more booklets and small packets wrapped with red ribbon lie on a table beside the throne. Behind them a man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala photographs the scene with a camera, and a framed ornate painting hangs on the wall. Others in orange and saffron stand at the left.2016-05-13A photograph inside a temple-like room with ornate painted panels and a gold-framed backdrop. A man in an orange-red turban and orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits on a golden throne with a leopard-print cushion and gestures toward an offering tray of red apples on the floor. Beside him, a bald priest in orange dhoti and saffron shawl wears a gold chain and seated tilaka, and a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl sits with hands raised in greeting. In the background a robed priest in orange stands before a shrine. A younger man in a light green shirt with a purple lanyard sits in the foreground. Four to five people are visible.2016-05-02A photograph of a formal visit inside a decorated hall with gold-framed deity paintings and a large gilded throne. On the right, a seated figure with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and orange robes smiles and reaches to receive a book from a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-maroon shawl. A shaven-headed priest in orange-maroon robes sits behind them, and a standing attendant in orange with a gold necklace watches. A brass tray of apples sits in the foreground, and a golden lion-head armrest is visible. Four people are visible.2016-04-29May 02 20162016-05-02April 27 20162016-04-27May 02 20162016-05-02A photo of an indoor ritual room. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion and a golden lion head. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard kneels and offers a book with a red cover. A standing attendant in orange dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha mala and sandal markings on the arms and face stands behind, hands folded. A second man in a red-and-gold garment sits to the left. Behind them, framed painted panels show deities with gold ornamentation, and a silver trident stands against the wall.2016-04-28A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion and receives a book or offering from a man in an orange shawl and white kurta on the left. Behind them a man in orange with a gold-and-bead garland stands beside a man in white dhoti holding a rudraksha mala who raises a camera. A gilded throne backrest and a painted panel of deities frame the room.2016-05-13A photograph of a VIP visit inside an ornate room. A seated long-haired figure in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and wristband sits on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, extending his hand to receive a folder while a man in a white kurta and black vest with an orange shawl offers a tray of apples. Behind them stand a young man in orange robes with a gold necklace and a shaved-headed priest in saffron dress. Framed painted panels of deities with gold decoration hang on the wall, and gold ritual vessels sit in the foreground. The page identifies the seated figure as Swamiji (probable), based on the swept-back long hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala.2016-04-29May 02 20162016-05-02