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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long flowing hairstyle sits on a white flower-decorated throne on a green-carpeted stage, with a red tilak on his forehead and a garland of white, pink and green flowers plus a gold pendant around his neck. In front of him a devotee in white clothes lies prostrate face-down on the carpet, scattered with flower petals. Behind is a large orange-toned banner with a close-up portrait printed on it, bordered in gold. At left a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands with palms joined in greeting. The seated figure has distinctive visible cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace consistent with the page's Swamiji label, so this is a probable appearance-based identification of an in-person candidate.

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November 05 20062006-11-05A smiling man in an orange saffron turban and orange robes sits on a silver metal chair on a stage with a red backdrop depicting a rocky hill with a lit flame above. He wears a long white and orange-red marigold garland, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and a red bindi on his forehead. He raises his right palm in blessing and holds a carved wooden staff in his left hand. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge. In the foreground, a devotee in a white shirt and white trousers prostrates face-down on the red stage carpet before him. A person in white stands at the far left edge. The appearance of the seated man with long hair, saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland is consistent with a person, seated in a position of honour as devotees prostrate.2010-02-18A seated figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in thick garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers. He has long dark hair and a raised open hand in a blessing gesture. A person in a white dhoti-style outfit prostrates on the floor at his feet, while a man in a white shirt and white pants stands nearby. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothing, including a seated figure in orange at left, gather in a decorated hall with banners and flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes on the flower-garlanded throne, shown with long hair and blessing gesture, fits the page's description of Swamiji being honoured at the event.2006-12-30A photograph of an indoor stage event. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms and a red cushion, against a red backdrop. A man in white clothes kneels and bows his head low at her feet on a white-draped platform. A small figure in a dark outfit sits behind the throne, a black curtain and a standing fan are at left, and a floral garland hangs from the left.2007-02-24A photograph of a padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, in an ashram hall with orange floor cloth. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace and holds a small tray of flower petals; a bowl of fruit sits on a wooden table beside her. A man in white kneels with his head bowed to her feet on an orange-and-gold cushion, a marigold garland around his neck. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with white and marigold garlands, fold their hands in namaskar, and one wears an orange shawl. Their hair and clothing show no identifying features beyond this.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated man in long swept-back dark hair and orange robes wearing a red flower garland and a yellow-tipped garland, sitting on an ornate gold throne with an umbrella canopy with hanging leaf tassels. a person is seated on the throne with a hand resting on it, while a shaved-headed devotee in white robes and an orange shawl kneels before him at his feet. Another man in white and an orange shawl sits on the white cloth at the left, looking down. A large red painted backdrop with a striped flower garland hanging at the left edge. The setting appears to be an Ananda Samajam gathering.2007-02-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions and gold lion-head armrests, draped in orange saffron robes with long dark hair swept back. A devotee in white clothing kneels on a white cloth, bowing with hands pressed together and touching the seated figure's bare feet, a padapuja-style honouring. Behind the throne are yellow and red marigold garlands, white lilies and red roses, and green bamboo. On the left stands a woman in orange robes with rudraksha beads and a red-bordered shawl, hands clasped. The seated figure's presentation with saffron robe, long hair and ceremonial throne is a distinctive cue, so this is a person in person.2008-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a white draped throne-like seat before a deep red curtain. He wears a long white and red flower garland around his neck and smiles with eyes lowered. In the foreground a man in a white shirt bows his head forward, touching or receiving blessing near the seated figure. The white cushioned seating and draped backdrop create a formal stage-like setting consistent with a darshan session. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron robes with long hair and garland, receiving a devotee bowing before him.2008-06-22A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, sitting on a white cushioned throne-like chair before dark red velvet drapes. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at left, and a man in white kneels at the lower left in a devotional posture, touching the seated man's feet. Behind the throne, an orange-robed attendant stands by a white table holding a tray with orange cloth and beaded garlands. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, and his appearance matches the a person cues (long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala), so this is a probable depiction in person. The kneeling devotee performs padapuja at the feet of the seated figure.2010-07-14A photograph in a hall with a red curtain and blue wall. A long-haired man in orange robes and a multicolour flower garland sits on a white cushioned seat, his hand raised in blessing. In front of him a man in white kurta and white dhoti kneels and bows low, touching his head to the floor on a red mat, with dark powder or ash on the ground. Two men in white with orange shawls stand behind, one wearing glasses, and a partly visible person in white is at the left edge. A fan, a potted plant, a water bottle and a small wooden table are nearby, and a decorated altar with red drapery stands at the right.2006-10-21July 11 20062006-07-11July 07 20092009-07-07