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A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces, sits on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with yellow, red and pink garlands. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left with his back to the camera. At right, a man in a white shirt with a green-and-gold shawl bends forward in devotion, touching the feet of the seated figure, who rests on a gold footstool over a patterned carpet. A standing attendant in a checked shirt holds a large pink and red garland. Gold-framed panels and a golden canopy form the background, consistent with a temple-hall reception. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on throne with compatible cues of long hair, saffron clothing and beads.

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A photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a decorated hall. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a floral arrangement of yellow, orange, red and purple marigolds and green leaves. A shaven-headed monk in orange robes stands at left, leaning in to offer something from a tray. At right, a man in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold shawl bends forward to touch the throne's base with his hands. A man in a checked shirt carries a bouquet of pink flowers at far right. Red carpet covers the floor and a brass tray sits near the throne base.2011-12-20A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a gold-and-cream throne with a dense garland of yellow, red and purple flowers behind it. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha beads sits on a gold-trimmed seat and extends his arm to touch the forehead of an older man in cream dhoti and shirt with a green-and-gold shawl, who bends forward with hands raised. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting. A young man in a checked shirt stands at right holding pink flower garlands, and a metal pot sits on the red carpet. Three people are visible, plus the seated figure.2011-12-20Photo of a ceremonial scene on a red-carpeted stage before an ornate gilded throne decorated with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands and a golden lion figure. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, sits on the throne with his hand raised on the head of a kneeling man in a cream kurta, white dhoti and green-gold shawl. Beside them a bald man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind, a man in a white dhoti stands near a pink flower garland, and a man in a checked shirt stands at right beside a brass vessel and a lit wall window. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha and gold adornments, blessing a devotee in a ritual honouring ceremony.2011-12-20A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring on a gilded throne-like seat beneath floral garlands in red, yellow, orange and purple. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a crown-like headdress and an ornate gold necklace with a long garland, and smiles while raising both hands to the crown. Before him, a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels and bends low to wash or touch the feet of the seated figure. Behind, a bare-chested assistant in white holds a rudraksha-style cord, and a man in white holds a silver tray with a white offering. A woman in a yellow sari stands at the left edge. Flowers and a wooden shrine cabinet with lit lamps stand in the background. The seated figure has distinctive saffron clothing, crown and gold ornaments, consistent with a probable Swamiji presence.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A seated figure in an orange sannyasi robe with long, swept-back dark hair and multiple beaded bracelets sits on a golden throne decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and a golden canopy. He extends his right arm to touch the forehead of a man in a white dhoti and green-and-gold shawl who stands with palms pressed together. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands with hands folded in namaste. On the right, a man in a checked shirt holds a large garland of pink and green flowers. The setting appears to be a temple or ceremonial stage with ornate golden carving and red floor covering. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair and orange robes; the seated figure is the probable Swamiji candidate.2011-12-20November 10 20112011-11-10A photograph of a temple-hall ritual in which a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long swept-back hair and a long gold-bead necklace of ornamental strands, leans forward smiling to receive or bless a kneeling devotee in white. Behind him a golden throne-like seat is decorated with a large floral arrangement of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, and a golden canopy with a tiled roof stands above. Several men in white dhotis and shirts crouch or stand around, one in a red-and-gold shawl, while two saffron-clad attendants in rudraksha malas stand at left, one holding a tray. The scene suggests darshan with a flower-decorated seat and temple setting.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple marigold garlands. The central figure has long dark hair, wears an orange saffron robe, a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace and a red tilak on the forehead, and smiles while extending a silver plate toward a standing man in a white dhoti and cream shirt with a gold-and-green shawl over his shoulder, who receives it with both hands. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes kneels and bows low. The setting is a decorated hall with gold-framed panels and red floral accents. Probable Swamiji: the central figure's long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha necklace and throne are the qualifying cues, so the figure is described as a probable candidate.2011-12-20A seated figure in long saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers above. The person wears a red-beaded rudraksha mala with a large pendant, bangles on the wrist, and a red bindi, with long dark hair. A devotee in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer respect, while a saffron-robed attendant with a red-beaded mala stands at left and another man in white shirt stands at right. Photo of a ceremonial reception in a temple-like hall with carved pillars and a decorated backdrop.2011-11-10December 20 20112011-12-20