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A photograph inside a temple hall with golden throne-backs. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a gold-and-beaded necklace, a dark beaded headband and white ash markings on the arms and face is smiling and extending his hand to a man in a white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who bends forward to receive or touch the ash. Behind them, other men stand in white and saffron clothing, one with a shaved head and white markings. The seated figure's ornate garland cues and throne suggest a person in an honoured seat, though the appearance is not certain enough to confirm.

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May 14 20122012-05-14A photograph in a stone-walled temple hall shows a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a brown-orange shawl over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala necklace, a beaded headband and a sandalwood-marked forehead, extending a hand with a small offering to a smiling man in a white shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Another smiling man in a white shirt stands at left, and robed people in orange stand in the background near a gilded brass screen. A brass pot sits beside the throne on a golden cushion.2012-05-09May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall with a decorated stone-textured wall and a golden arch at upper right. In the foreground, a figure seated on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth, heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha beads on the arm and wrist, and a red-beaded headband with hair swept back into a bun; this figure appears to be a person. Facing this figure, a man in a white shirt leans forward with cupped hands held out, receiving or offering something. Behind them, another seated robed figure with a bare upper body, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits beside a golden seat, and several standing men in white and yellow shawls watch the scene.2012-05-13 +1 copiesA photograph inside a marble-walled hall shows a bare-chested figure seated on a red cushioned dais before an ornate gold throne-back. The seated man wears an orange-saffron cloth, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and heavy gold ceremonial beads, with a red-and-gold headband and gold bangles; he is smiling. Standing beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace touches the seated man's arm with sandalwood paste, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses and gold bracelets, applies it to the seated man's arm. Several devotees in white and dark clothes crowd behind them. A red and gold cloth lies in the foreground. a person cues are the saffron wrap, gold beaded necklace and gold-throne setting, presented as a ritual abhishekam-style anointing moment.2012-05-12May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 13 20122012-05-13A smiling man in an orange-saffron garment wears a long multi-strand gold ceremonial necklace and has a white-and-red forehead marking, seated before an ornate gilded throne with floral relief carving against a red backdrop. Facing him, an older man in a white shirt and glasses leans forward, hands extended to receive or hand over a small packet or gold item. The setting appears to be a satsang or devotional gathering in a warm red-lit tent. The saffron clothing, gold necklace and throne together match the page's cues for the a person, so the figure is labelled as probable Swamiji seated in person.2013-02-08A photograph inside a temple hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala necklace, bracelets and a forehead tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in white clothes, with grey hair, kneels and bows toward him, while another man in a patterned shirt stands at the right. Behind the throne a red and yellow flag hangs, and a brass kalasha-like vessel with white powder sits on the floor in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, a crown-like headband, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, matching the page description of a visit to the throne.2012-05-13A seated bare-chested figure on a red-cushioned gilded throne receives attention from a man in a white shirt who applies a red mark or tying cord to the figure's upper arm. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long gold necklace of beads, a red floral headband, and gold earrings, with a vibhuti line on the forehead. A bald man in orange and gold robes with a beaded necklace stands behind, and several men and a woman in white and dark clothing crowd the background beside a marble pillar. A gold ornate chair back and a red-draped table with a brass object sit in the foreground. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and saffron garments consistent with the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label applies.2012-05-12May 09 20122012-05-09