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A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with a yellow border and a long beaded mala with gold accents sits on a golden throne, extending his hand to receive an offering from a bowing man in a white shirt and white trousers. The offered item is a small orange-yellow object held in the man's cupped hands. Behind them stand a large ornate golden throne with carved gold panels, a golden pillar, a golden lamp stand, and a dark red drape. Another seated person in orange and yellow robes and a gold necklace sits to the right, with a golden table in the background.

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A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in an ornate gold throne holding out a small golden fruit or offering to a kneeling devotee. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban with a small white flower tucked in it, a red-orange cloth draped over the body and a long necklace of gold beads. Appearance-based candidate for a person, identified by the turban, saffron-orange attire and bead necklace, seated on a gold throne. The devotee, in a pale checked shirt with glasses and bangles, joins palms in namaskar with head bowed. Behind them stand a tall brass lamp stand and a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, against a red drape and an ornate gold backdrop.2015-10-10A seated man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style necklace of gold beads, receives a fruit or offering from a kneeling devotee in an orange robe and pink-and-white shawl with glasses. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp with a rooster finial, a gold throne and a crimson backdrop; another person in white stands at the top right. The seated figure has a distinctive ornate turban and beaded gold necklaces, consistent with the a person presentation, while the kneeling devotee is shown in a reverent gesture of offering.2015-10-10A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange turban, layered orange-and-gold robes and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold-tone pendant, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange scarf. The kneeling man has palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand golden ornate throne elements and red drapery, with a bowl of apples and a dark kalasha-like vessel on the floor. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair under the turban and ornate ceremonial adornments, a person candidate in a blessing role.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a vertical tilak on his forehead, smiling with eyes closed. He wears layered rudraksha-style brown beaded malas, a gold pendant, and an orange-and-yellow shawl over his shoulder, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red backdrop and warm lighting. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with an orange-bordered shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, leaning toward him. The seated figure has distinctive long-style presentation cues including turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, matching the page's Swamiji reference as a probable identification by appearance.2015-10-25A seated man in a red turban, gold-striped saffron-red robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne, smiling and reaching forward. Beside him, a bald man with an orange forehead band and glasses wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A man in an orange turban and grey shirt kneels and offers a fruit. Brass oil lamps and a gold-edged red backdrop stand behind them, and a woman in white stands at the right edge.2015-10-08A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears an orange-red turban with a small white ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and an orange-red and gold garment; he extends his hand toward a kneeling man in a red t-shirt, who holds up apples in both hands. Beside them, a bald man with orange vibhuti marks on his forehead wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, gold armlets and a saffron cloth, seated on a patterned red carpet. Brass oil lamps and a tall brass lamp stand stand in the background, with two people in white clothing standing behind them. Fresh red apples are placed on a tray in the foreground.2015-10-10A darshan scene in a gold-decorated hall. A young man in a red-orange turban, red-orange robe with yellow border, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant sits on a gilded throne and smiles while receiving a yellow fruit from a devotee. A devotee in a yellow-and-white striped shirt bends forward with cupped hands to offer it. Behind them, a second seated figure in red-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace sits beside a gold pillar, and a standing attendant in white with a red-brown rudraksha garland watches. Red drapery and a gold ornate chair frame the scene.2015-08-07A seated man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a saffron-gold wrap sits on a gilded throne at left, smiling and extending his hand toward a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti who offers a small brass vessel. Behind them, a standing attendant in saffron robes and a gold-beaded necklace holds a tall gold staff. At centre, a shaven-headed priest in orange-red cloth with a gold necklace and vibhuti marks sits before a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) and a brass kalasha-style stand. A gilded carved panel and maroon drapes form the backdrop. The seated figure in the turban matches the cues of a person, so the figure is labelled a probable Swamiji on the throne.