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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long purple flower garland sits on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, smiling as a man in white kneels with palms pressed together before him. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl sits, and an older man with glasses wearing an orange shawl stands nearby. Purple and white flowers decorate the left side, and a projection screen shows a green image in the background. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, while the kneeling man is a devotee performing padapuja.

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December 20 20122012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20Photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in a hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange garments and a pink, white and green flower garland sits on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and a gold kalasha-like ornament in front. The figure holds a folded paper in one hand and places the other palm on the forehead of a kneeling man with a shaved head, wearing white kurta-style clothes and an orange shawl. Behind them a woman in orange and white sits near a tassel canopy and green foliage. Appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and garland, ceremonial throne) are consistent with a person presence seated in a blessing role.2012-12-20A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and a brown rudraksha-style mala, raises his hand to the head of an older bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows low before him. The seated man is on a throne-like seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushion, in front of ornate gold carved panels and a trident-shaped metal ornament. Behind them stand a man in white ritual clothes with red sash and rudraksha beads, and a bare-chested attendant with beaded armbands. Ritual honouring scene, a person seated on the throne receiving the bowing devotee.2016-05-02A photograph of a padapuja-style moment at an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back black hair, wearing an orange-brown draped garment, a red-and-pink floral garland with red bead strands, and a gold chain, sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion and a leopard-print cloth, smiling and extending his hand. Beside him a man in white kurta with a brown sash kneels on a yellow fluffy mat and raises his palm toward the seated figure in greeting. Behind them several people in white and orange clothing stand, and a gold-toned ornament sits at the bottom left. The seated man fits the appearance cues of a person, seated on a throne receiving reverence, with a kneeling devotee.2012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20May 03 20162016-05-03A photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.2011-11-26A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a plush maroon throne beside a gold-framed panel, smiling toward the left. Near his hand a gold kalasha-like vessel is set with white flowers and green leaves. In the background a woman in white stands among devotees in white and orange shawls, one shaved-headed man in orange kneels with palms joined at lower right, and a woman in orange sits near the golden vessel. A green plant and beige curtains frame the room.2012-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial reception inside a hall with pink walls and red curtains. A man in a grey-green vest over white kurta kneels with his forehead touching the feet of a seated bare-chested figure with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a green leaf and white flower garland, a red-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions and a silver lion-shaped armrest, with a microphone stand nearby. Standing behind are men in white and yellow-bordered dhotis, one wearing an orange and rudraksha-beaded cloth, and a woman in a white and yellow-bordered sari smiling and holding a small paper. A silver staff stands beside the throne and rose petals cover the floor mat. a person: the seated figure with dreadlocks, garland and bare chest on the silver throne.2018-06-03 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests sits in front of a painted banyan tree backdrop. He wears a saffron-orange robe over a rust-orange garment and holds a sheet of paper, smiling. A kneeling devotee in white clothing, bare feet, and a white head cloth bows before him. To the left, a man in saffron robes stands near a lectern with water bottles. Two women in white attire with red sashes stand at the right edge. A gold-trimmed red carpet covers the stage floor with a small gold footstool in front of the throne. The throne seat is cushioned in gold and an orange cloth lies on the armrest. The scene is a stage event with a welcoming ritual.2009-11-19A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped rug, wearing a brown-orange robe and a large purple orchid garland with orange flowers. A man in a white shirt with a green-and-white sash bows low and offers an orange cloth, while two priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads stand behind. A gold carved backdrop and red bolster complete the scene.2016-05-03