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A photograph of a VIP visit inside an ornate room. A seated long-haired figure in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and wristband sits on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, extending his hand to receive a folder while a man in a white kurta and black vest with an orange shawl offers a tray of apples. Behind them stand a young man in orange robes with a gold necklace and a shaved-headed priest in saffron dress. Framed painted panels of deities with gold decoration hang on the wall, and gold ritual vessels sit in the foreground. The page identifies the seated figure as Swamiji (probable), based on the swept-back long hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala.

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A photograph of a formal visit inside a decorated hall with gold-framed deity paintings and a large gilded throne. On the right, a seated figure with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and orange robes smiles and reaches to receive a book from a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-maroon shawl. A shaven-headed priest in orange-maroon robes sits behind them, and a standing attendant in orange with a gold necklace watches. A brass tray of apples sits in the foreground, and a golden lion-head armrest is visible. Four people are visible.2016-04-29May 06 20162016-05-06April 29 20162016-04-29April 27 20162016-04-27April 29 20162016-04-29A photo of a visitor presenting a small red gift box to a seated man on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes with a brown shawl and has long dark hair; he extends his arm to receive the box, and a tray of apples sits on a low table. A bald man in saffron robes with a gold-bead necklace sits nearby, and a standing man in white dhoti and shawl wears a gold necklace. A woman in an orange sari with a forehead mark sits at left, and a man in a white shirt leans forward to hand over the gift. Behind them are framed gold-leaf deity paintings and a trident stands in the corner. Swamiji is a probable appearance-based candidate here: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a throne setting. Four people are visible, not counting partially visible figures at the edge.2016-04-29 +1 copiesMay 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of a golden throne-like backrest, wearing an orange turban and a long brown-orange shawl with a rudraksha-type mala, extending a hand toward a visitor. Two older men in white kurta-style clothing sit on the left, one wearing glasses, and a bald man in orange with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace holds an open book. Two standing attendants in orange and white with beads and gold necklaces stand behind, one in orange with a shaved head, and a cameraman in an orange shirt films. Framed Tanjore-style religious paintings hang on the wall behind. Appearance-based a person cues: orange turban, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold-accented seating, though the face is not used for identification.2016-04-27May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a formal visit in an ornate room with a gold-carved throne at each side. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears a rust-orange robe and a brown shawl, seated on a leopard-print cushion and smiling as he reaches forward. On the left, an older bearded man with glasses wears a white kurta, a black vest and an orange shawl, seated on a red-cushioned gold throne and extending both hands to receive a stack of books. Standing behind them are a bald man in orange and a rudraksha mala with a gold chain, a younger man in orange with a rudraksha mala, and several men in casual clothes. A framed painting of a deity hangs on the wall behind. A book lies on a cushion in the foreground. The right-hand figure shows distinctive long hair, orange robes and a brown shawl, a person candidate, though appearance alone is uncertain.2016-04-27Indoor photograph of a formal visit in a gold-trimmed room. On the right, a man with short dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a wrap sits on an ornate golden throne upholstered in leopard-print fabric, smiling and extending his hand. An elderly man on the left, wearing dark-framed glasses, a white kurta, a black waistcoat and an orange shawl, sits on a red-and-gold throne and hands over a white envelope or booklet. Behind them stand several men in orange and saffron robes and devotees, one wearing a gold necklace and another with a rudraksha mala. A small book rests on the cushioned seat. A decorated painted panel and gold ornamental carvings frame the background. Four people are visible.2016-04-27