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A photograph of a ceremonial padha-pooja in a decorated hall with red and gold patterned walls. A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, his bare feet resting on a gold footstool. A younger man in a brown t-shirt and grey trousers, with a beaded bracelet, holds up a long silver tube toward him. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left, and a man in an orange dhoti-style robe stands at right beside a white-draped table. A man in a light olive shirt is partly visible at far left.

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August 25 20092009-08-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves, against a red and gold patterned backdrop. He is bare-chested beneath the robe, has short dark hair and a red mark on his forehead, and is smiling as he receives an offering from a man in a black shirt and khaki trousers who bends forward and touches his hands. A second man in orange robes stands at right holding a white tray. Women in white saris stand at left, one with a shawl and another with a thin necklace. a person is seated in the central role of honoured guest, identified by the saffron robes, bare-chested adornment and throne setting.2009-08-25A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped in saffron-orange robes and smiling. The throne is decorated with marigold and rose garlands and sits before a red and gold patterned backdrop. Two men in casual shirts stand at left, one offering a small object with both hands toward the seated figure. A second saffron-robed attendant stands at right holding a white cloth or paper. The setting resembles a padha pooja, a ritual of honouring feet. The seated man shows appearance cues of long swept-back hair and saffron robes, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate.2009-08-25A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate gold throne backed by a golden carved panel with a deity motif and yellow and red flower garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes with short hair sits on a red-cushioned throne, receiving the hands of a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl who bends forward with cupped hands. A woman in white sari stands behind the throne area, and another woman in white sari with a long plait stands at right. A man on the left in orange robes with long hair walks past. A gold-edged tray with red and white flower offerings sits on a red carpet in front of the throne. Background shows blue and pink draped backdrops and a fan.2009-08-18Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with red-and-black upholstery, in front of a red and white patterned backdrop with red and yellow flower garlands draped above. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe over a red undershirt, with a white tilak on the forehead and hair swept back, and holds a thin stick or wand while touching it toward a devotee's hand. A woman in a red blouse and white sari with red border stands at left. Two men in white ritual clothes stand at right, one with his hands cupped forward, and a young man in a white shirt with a dark cord stands at far right. The seated figure has distinctive orange robes and swept-back hair consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate, seated in the role of the one giving padha pooja, a ritual of honouring the feet. Five people are visible.2009-08-25August 25 20092009-08-25July 30 20092009-07-30A photograph of a ceremony on a raised orange-carpeted stage in front of a gilded throne draped with red cushions and white and red flower garlands. A central seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on the throne, with bare feet visible. Beside the throne, a standing man in an orange robe with curly hair leans in attentively. To the left, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand near a young boy, and an older man in white clothes stands at the right edge. The stage backdrop is hung with flower arrangements in yellow, orange and red, and a gold-toned ornate pillar stands behind. Several people are seated in the foreground. The central figure appears to be a person, identified by the saffron robe, the long swept-back hair and the ceremonial throne setting, though the appearance is not fully certain.2009-08-02A photograph of a ceremony in a plain room with a white wall decorated with red and green lotus borders. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and multicoloured flower garland and a green-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his hand raised in blessing. A devotee in orange robes kneels at his feet and touches them, while another robed man in orange stands beside a microphone stand holding a gold-coloured item and wears a gold necklace. A woman in a white sari with a red bindi stands at left covering her mouth, and a man in a red sari appears at the far left edge; an older man with white hair stands in the background. Two other people in orange robes sit at right. Red flowers lie on the carpet. Visible physical people: about seven.2009-12-26November 17 20092009-11-17August 20 20092009-08-20A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gold-and-red throne, in front of a colourful painted temple-mural backdrop. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers holds a white cloth or flag above the seated figure's head while another man in orange robes stands to the left, holding a small cup or vessel. A woman in white robes stands at right beside a woman in a yellow shawl, both attentive. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a relaxed, smiling expression, consistent with a ceremonial blessing or puja.2010-02-10