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A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange-cushioned seat, wearing an orange shawl over orange robes and draped in long garlands of white and red flowers. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis bend forward to offer or adjust flowers at his feet. Behind him stands a white statue of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, also garlanded, beside an ornate gold throne with a red and gold canopy. Brass lamps, a copper vessel, a brass bowl of petals, an open book on a stand, and a tray of bananas and sweets sit on the altar platform. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge.

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A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and a small red tilak on his forehead, smiles while two men in white garments bend to place a long garland of white flowers, red roses and green leaves around him. He sits on an orange-cushioned chair in front of a gold-finished altar with brass lamps, a bowl, a kalasha-style vessel and a white statue draped in orange garments and a flower garland. A bald man in white with an orange scarf stands at left, and a red-and-yellow cloth hangs behind the altar. The seated man's identity is not established by visible cues alone, so he is described by role only.2010-07-06A seated man in orange saffron robes sits in an orange cushioned armchair, wearing long white and red flower garlands draped across his shoulders and down to his feet, with green leaf bundles at the ends. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and is smiling slightly with bare feet resting on an orange footstool. Behind him stands a golden decorated shrine with a yellow-and-red draped deity murti, brass lamps and a copper kalasha. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge and another in white kneels at the lower left, with a small wooden tray of flowers beside the chair. Pale blue-and-white flowers and a book sit on a brass tray in the background. The large2010-07-06A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange throne-like chair, smiling, with a red bindi on his forehead. He wears layered garlands of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves draped over his shoulders and chest. Behind him stands a large golden structure and a gold-and-yellow draped deity murti with a kalasha-like finial. A man in white kneels at the lower left, bowing his head toward the garland. A blue book and a small brass bowl sit on the ledge at left, and a second saffron-clad figure is partly visible behind. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram darshan with garlanding and honour.2010-07-06July 17 20082008-07-17June 27 20102010-06-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long white flower garland draped over the shoulders, seated on an ornate gilded throne decorated with red and white flowers against an orange backdrop. Several people in white traditional clothing stand around, one bowing deeply and another on the right in white with a dark braid. The seated figure has long dark hair and a red bindi, and appears to be receiving honour in a ceremonial setting. Identity is uncertain from appearance; the page names a person at this event, and the figure shows some compatible cues (orange robe, garland, throne), but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2009-07-16A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, draped in white and yellow garlands, with a long-haired figure in saffron clothing and white garlands receiving offerings. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands holding a silver tray of fruit and flowers toward the seated figure, while another man in saffron robes and a standing attendant in white clothing are nearby. Flower arrangements in red, orange and white decorate the backdrop, and green carpet covers the floor. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with long hair and orange ornate clothing, receiving a tray offering. Several people are visible.2009-01-28A smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an orange throne-like chair, wearing an orange saffron cloth wrap and bare feet resting on an orange cushion. He wears long garlands of white jasmine flowers and red roses with green leaves draped over his shoulders and down to his lap. Behind him stands a gilded deity murti in yellow and red silk robes with a golden pillar and offering vessels. A young boy in a yellow t-shirt and navy shorts stands at left, reaching toward the seated man.2010-07-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling broadly. He wears a white garland of flowers with pink and yellow accents, a gold necklace, and a tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a backdrop of marigolds, orange gerberas, pink and purple blooms frames the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, pressing his forehead to the seated man's hand in an act of reverence.2010-10-24 +1 copiesOutdoor ceremony under a blue draped canopy with a gold ornate throne-like seat behind. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits smiling while wearing a red and green garland, and a figure in orange and white beside him places a hand on his shoulder. A devotee in white kneels with a white and red flower garland on his head, bowing before the seated figure. Tall cone-shaped decorations of white flowers and painted pots frame the scene, with a man in white and orange scarf standing at right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in orange robes with long hair and garlands, and no name is printed on the image.2006-11-13August 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments, in front of a red and white painted backdrop. He wears an orange robe and a red and white flower garland with a yellow tassel, smiling with long dark hair. A shaved-headed man in white clothing with an orange shawl kneels on a white sheet, holding a beaded mala up toward him. Another shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl sits at left. Appearance-based identification is not established here, so the seated figure is described by role as the seated man receiving the mala.2007-02-24