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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a rolled scroll in one hand and speaking, with a red vermilion mark on his forehead. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around him, one gesturing with an outstretched arm toward the throne, and a cameraman in orange cloth stands behind them with a camera. A carved stone pillar, a brass vessel and a gold-railed gate with a green garden are visible behind. Based on the distinctive saffron robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala, this seated figure is a Swamiji (probable) receiving visitors at a temple seat.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala on a gilded throne with a red cushion, smiling and gesturing with his hands as devotees in white clothing stand before him with palms joined. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand to the left, a man in a white outfit with a gold necklace is visible at the far left edge, and a woman in white with raised palms is at the right. Behind the throne are ornate stone pillars, gold-colored carved decorations and a red and gold gate. Offerings are placed on a wooden stand in front, with rolled scrolls and small brass items. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and the rudraksha mala, and is presented as a seated teacher receiving devotees.2010-08-09A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a gold-tipped staff, with his right hand raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable), seated centre, with long swept-back hair, a red tilak and rudraksha malas. In front, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a small wooden box and conducts a conversation with him. To the left, a man in orange clothing stands. On the right, an older woman in a maroon-and-brown sari sits beside the throne. Behind them are red-painted railings, potted plants and a carved stone doorway.2010-08-02 +1 copiesAugust 09 20102010-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, smiling as an older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a vibhuti mark on his forehead bows and takes objects offered from his hands. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks and white-clad devotees stand, one woman wears a white sari with yellow border, and one monk with folded hands smiles. A carved gold throne back and orange-red wall form the background, with a rudraksha-adorned seated figure.2010-09-20A seated figure in an ornate golden throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, speaking with raised hands to a group of devotees. Three men stand before him at left: one in a striped shirt, two in white dhoti and shirt, the central one with a moustache and folded hands, and a man with glasses and a red tilak. Behind them is an orange wall, a carved stone shrine panel, and a brass lamp stand with a tray of fruit and offerings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, matching the page's Swamiji context.2010-08-11A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and dark rudraksha mala necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and smiles while clasping hands with an older man in a beige short-sleeved shirt who bows in greeting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne. To the left, two men in white dhoti-style clothing with sacred markings stand with hands folded in namaste. Behind them is a dark stone shrine with a carved deity murti and a stone pillar, with red curtains and yellow flowers in the background.2010-09-20June 18 20102010-06-18A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white shawl sits on an orange-cushioned throne, smiling and gesturing with one raised hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who offers a fruit and reaches forward. Beside them stands a bald man in white with an orange cloth. Behind the throne are tall brass lamp stands, a brass vessel, green fern fronds and red flowers in front of a red railing and lush greenery. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a white shawl, seated on a throne in a ritual setting.2010-07-29A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an orange upholstered throne-like chair before a gold-trimmed shrine decorated with marigold garlands and brass lamps. A man in a blue polo shirt and khaki trousers bends forward to offer something from a tray, clasping the seated figure's hand. To the left, a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl and another man in white stand near orange drapes. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and wears distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues consistent with the page's a person reference, but the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is uncertain. Offering plates and red flowers sit on the altar.2010-07-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a thick red-and-pink rose garland draped over his shoulders and chest. An older man with white hair and a white beard, wearing a pale yellow shawl over white dhoti, stands before him with hands folded near his waist while touching the seated man's arm. Behind them a bronze-coloured brass vessel sits on a stone ledge, with a stone-carved pillar and a red-and-gold metal gate in the background. Several other people in orange and white clothing stand at the edges of the frame, including a bald man in orange near the top left. The seated man has short dark hair and a red tilak mark on his forehead. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a rose garland and sits on a gold throne, consistent with an honoured guru seat; the cues are a saffron garment and ceremonial garland, with the identification resting on that presentation.2010-08-10 +1 copiesMay 09 20122012-05-09A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white and red flower garland, on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as a man in a cream kurta bends forward to touch or greet his hand. Two men in white attire stand nearby; a man on the left wears an orange shawl over white clothes. Behind the throne, gold lamps and red-orange draped fabric frame a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and wears orange clothing with garlands and a cream-coloured fabric beneath; the appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the identification is uncertain.2010-08-01