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A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a long multi-coloured garland of green, orange and white beads, smiling as he sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded crest and maroon curtains behind. The throne is heaped with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple and red. Around him, devotees reach toward him: a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border on the left, a man in white shirt, a young boy, and women in saris, one in maroon with folded hands and another holding a small child. A brass tray with fruit sits to the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a person appearance; the person is in_person. Visible physical people number about seven.

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A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron dhoti and a long beaded rudraksha-style garland of green and orange beads, with gold bangles, sits on a gilded throne draped in colourful marigold and rose garlands. Devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad attendants surround the throne, one white-clad man bowing with a red shawl and offering a bouquet while another devotee holds a small bird-shaped gift. A woman in a blue sari holds a child on the right, and marigold petals cover the floor at the base of the throne. Cues for the throne figure are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate beads, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person.2012-01-01A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a large floral backdrop of garlands in purple, yellow, red and green. The central man wears saffron-orange robes, a long red-and-white beaded mala with gold accents, gold bangles, and a shawl, and holds a fruit in his right hand while smiling. Beside the throne, a man in a red dhoti and a shirtless attendant arrange fruit on a purple-draped gold table, and a white-clad man stands at left. Several devotees, including a woman in a white sari and a child in yellow, crowd in front. A white bird-topped staff stands near the throne. a person appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a beaded mala seated on a throne.2012-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multicolour marigold and rose garland and gold bangles, sits on a gilded throne decorated with a large floral garland in red, yellow, purple and white. Below the throne, devotees in white and cream attire offer flowers and sweets, with heaps of white cloth and marigold petals on the floor. A man in white dhoti with gold border holds a folded-hand namaskaram toward the seated figure, and women in white and red saris stand nearby holding offerings. The setting is a red-draped hall with gold ornamentation.2012-01-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-framed backdrop decorated with bright flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. He wears a long garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red roses, and has a sandalwood tilak on his forehead. Two people in orange and a man in white dhoti and shirt bow or reach toward him. On the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange holds a rudraksha mala. On the right, a woman in orange and yellow stands beside an older woman in white with a yellow border.2010-10-24December 29 20102010-12-29July 17 20082008-07-17Photo of a festive temple-like ceremony in front of a gold-backed shrine decorated with a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red garlands. A man seated on a central raised seat with long swept-back dark hair, gold ornamental necklaces, a red tilak and colourful wrist bands smiles as a long-haired ascetic in orange and green cloth reaches toward him with an offering. Standing attendants in white dhotis and an orange-robed devotee surround the seat, and a woman in a red shawl is at right. A golden deity murti is partly visible at the top; baskets of yellow fruit sit in the foreground. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated at the centre with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and red tilak, receiving honour.2016-07-19January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and deity motifs, draped in fresh garlands of white and red flowers and strewn with petals. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and an orange shawl, with dark shoulder-length hair. Around the throne, a woman in a white sari with a gold border bends forward with her hands near the petals, while two men in orange robes stand at the sides, one bending over at the lower left. A red cushion and red and gold drapery decorate the throne, and gold-and-silver patterned hangings frame the background.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a silver and gold backrest decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of white and red flowers, and is smiling while a woman in white clothing with a long plait reaches toward them with her hands. Two more people stand to the left and right: a young man in white with an orange shawl, and a person in saffron on the right edge. Orange-and-white drapery and floral decorations frame the throne.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, backed by an arch of red, orange and white flowers. He holds a string of rudraksha beads in one hand and smiles. Around him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a younger man in orange robes holding out a garland, and several women in white and cream sarees with orange borders stand close, some reaching toward the throne. A black pedestal fan is at the right edge.2009-11-17December 29 20102010-12-29