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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne with carved gold backrest, eyes closed, against a navy blue curtain. A shaved-headed man in white clothes stands before the throne, while several women in white and yellow or red saris with gold borders kneel and offer flowers or garlands on a gold platform. A brass tray with fruit and small vessels sits on a gold side table at left. a person (appearance-based label): the seated figure shows several cues of the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne, but the head is short-haired, so identity is uncertain.

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September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and saffron-orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and sits with closed eyes and hands clasped in his lap on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, against a dark blue curtain. In front, two women in white and orange-red dupattas and a man in a white kurta with a shaved head kneel with bowed heads, a plate of offerings with fruit sits on a gold table nearby. Appearance is consistent with the Swamiji candidate, with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, so the identity is probable.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a navy blue curtain. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap, a long-haired appearance with a red tilak, and a gold-beaded necklace; this appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate for the page's Pada Puja event. Before the throne stands a small table with fruit, flowers and a brass dish. Around the foreground, several devotees sit on the floor: a man in a white shirt with a mala holds his hands together, a woman in a white sari sits at left, a bald man in a red shawl with hands joined, and women in yellow, teal and blue clothing. Trays of fruit, apples, and pujas plates sit in front of them. A projector rests on the right side of the stage.2011-01-23October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed, his feet resting on a low platform. Before him, several women and a few men sit on the floor, some with palms pressed together in prayer. In front of them are silver trays holding apples, flowers, small bowls and lamps. A man in white with a shaved head and another in white with a rudraksha mala sit at the back, one near a microphone stand. Dark blue drapes frame the stage. A wooden lectern with gold trim stands at the right edge. Counting visible people gives about ten.2010-10-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a dark blue draped curtain. The figure, with long dark hair and wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits with hands folded in the lap, a person by appearance. In front of the throne, a row of devotees sits on the floor in prayer postures, including a man in a blue shirt, a woman in a white sari, a man in white with folded hands, and women in cream and yellow saris. Small brass bowls of fruit and flowers sit on a gold tray near the throne, and a small projector and water bottle rest on a side table.2011-01-23A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi. Several devotees sit in the foreground facing him, including a shaved-headed young man in orange with white tilak, and women with long hair, one in a white sari with gold border. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of temple architecture with a figure in blue and red, brass lamps, and a bowl of bananas on a side table. The setting appears to be a satsang. Given the page's reference to a person and the throne and rudraksha cues, the seated figure is a person presiding in a satsang with devotees.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold throne fit the page's claim, though the face is not identifiable from the image. Before him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a white tilak and gold chain cups his hands in ritual gesture beside silver plates holding pink flowers and offerings. A woman in white and red sari and orange blouse sits nearby with a kumkum-marked forehead, and other attendees in orange and white sit at the lower edge. On a wooden side table rests a plate of fruit and flowers, and at right a gilded image is visible on the wall.2010-10-26December 04 20102010-12-04Indoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12