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A seated man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style necklace of gold beads, receives a fruit or offering from a kneeling devotee in an orange robe and pink-and-white shawl with glasses. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp with a rooster finial, a gold throne and a crimson backdrop; another person in white stands at the top right. The seated figure has a distinctive ornate turban and beaded gold necklaces, consistent with the a person presentation, while the kneeling devotee is shown in a reverent gesture of offering.

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October 10 20152015-10-10A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12A seated man in a red turban, gold-striped saffron-red robes and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne, smiling and reaching forward. Beside him, a bald man with an orange forehead band and glasses wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A man in an orange turban and grey shirt kneels and offers a fruit. Brass oil lamps and a gold-edged red backdrop stand behind them, and a woman in white stands at the right edge.2015-10-08A photograph of a seated figure in an ornate gold throne holding out a small golden fruit or offering to a kneeling devotee. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban with a small white flower tucked in it, a red-orange cloth draped over the body and a long necklace of gold beads. Appearance-based candidate for a person, identified by the turban, saffron-orange attire and bead necklace, seated on a gold throne. The devotee, in a pale checked shirt with glasses and bangles, joins palms in namaskar with head bowed. Behind them stand a tall brass lamp stand and a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, against a red drape and an ornate gold backdrop.2015-10-10A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe with gold trim sits on a gilded throne, wearing a long layered gold-bead necklace and rudraksha mala, with gold armbands and bangles. Before him a man in a white shirt kneels and holds the seated man's bare foot in both hands, performing padapuja. Behind them stands a bald man with vibhuti on his forehead, wearing thick glasses and a rudraksha mala over a saffron robe. Two more people in saffron and white stand at the back, and a brass oil lamp rests on the right. A dark red backdrop fills the background.2015-10-13A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with a yellow border and a long beaded mala with gold accents sits on a golden throne, extending his hand to receive an offering from a bowing man in a white shirt and white trousers. The offered item is a small orange-yellow object held in the man's cupped hands. Behind them stand a large ornate golden throne with carved gold panels, a golden pillar, a golden lamp stand, and a dark red drape. Another seated person in orange and yellow robes and a gold necklace sits to the right, with a golden table in the background.2015-10-10October 11 20152015-10-11August 07th 20152015-08-07Photograph of a ritual exchange in a red-draped room with brass oil lamps and a gold-carved throne. A figure in a saffron-orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklace sits on the left, smiling, with hands extended toward a woman kneeling at lower right in a white sari with red border and red blouse. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in glasses wears an orange-brown garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, seated on a red-patterned rug. A standing woman at upper right wears a white sari, a long rudraksha mala and bangles. Probable Swamiji depicted as the turbaned figure on the left, seated on the throne side with orange turban, ornate beaded necklaces and orange-gold garments.2015-10-11A seated man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe with gold border and a heavy gold-and-bead ornamental necklace sits on a gilded throne-like chair, smiling and holding his hands in his lap. Beside him a second seated man in a rust-red robe with gold trim, rudraksha mala beads and a brown beaded necklace has his hands extended while a man in a yellow shirt and white head cloth bends forward to touch or attend to them. Behind them, standing attendants wear rust-red robes with gold borders and beaded necklaces, and a brass oil lamp stands at center. Red draped fabric forms the backdrop. The seated man on the left is a person, identified by his distinctive ornate gold necklace, rudraksha and throne-seated position with saffron-orange ceremonial clothing.2015-10-13October 11 20152015-10-11