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Outdoor temple shrine scene with a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an orange throne-like chair with orange cushion and footstool, hands joined in greeting. Behind him is a deity murti adorned with garlands, with orange curtains and ornate stone pillars. Around him, devotees stand and kneel: a man in glasses and pale shirt at left, a man in orange robes with orange shawl, a man in white dhoti with orange shawl, a man in orange robe seen from behind, a man in white with yellow shawl standing at right, and a woman in purple sari kneeling with hands joined, plus a woman in white bending forward. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-clad figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold-toned adornments on the throne is the appearance-based candidate.

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March 11 20172017-03-11A man with long dark dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned bead necklace, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and reaches forward to touch the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with a red border. She bows with hands folded and holds a folded white paper. Behind them stand a group of women in orange and red saris, several wearing lanyards, and a brass oil lamp stands beside the throne. A white fan or cooler sits in the background on a red wall. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and mala beads matches the page's claim, so the label is probable: Swamiji (probable), giving blessing to a devotee.2016-04-28A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a dark turban-style headwrap, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate golden-brown throne-like chair. Before him a woman in a white top bends forward, offering something from her hands, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small vessel above a large gold-rimmed bowl on a gold stand. To the left a person in orange holds a ceremonial staff. Other devotees and attendees in white shirts and orange garments stand behind, and a large screen shows a crowd in the background.2015-12-18January 24 20092009-01-24A photograph of a stage event with a large gold throne at left, draped in white and pink-and-white garland strands, with a floral backdrop of orange, red and yellow flowers. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bows deeply and touches his forehead to a folded cloth or bundle held by a person in saffron-orange robes with a white garland. Behind them stand a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a younger man in a dark green shirt. At right, a woman in a green sari with gold border and gold jewellery holds a small bag. The dark blue curtain forms the background. The throne appears empty, so no clearly identifiable a person is confirmed in the scene.2009-12-23A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ornate hall with cream marble walls and gold-trimmed decor. On the left, a seated figure in orange-brown robes wears a long garland of pink and yellow flowers and rests his feet on a low table, with a golden lion sculpture behind him. Facing him, a woman in a white sari kneels over brass plates and trays, while a woman in orange and a man in white with an orange shawl sit with hands pressed together in prayer. A shaved-headed man in white sits at the far left edge. Green foliage hangs from the top of the frame and draped curtains sit in the background.2012-12-04 +1 copiesAugust 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in orange robes and bare-footed, with a garland of yellow and green flowers above the backrest. A man in a red checked shirt and dark trousers leans in from the left to attend him, while a man in orange dhoti and a woman in white with a teal bandhani shawl stand nearby, and a woman in a white sari with gold bangles stands at right. Behind them hangs a large pink-and-red patterned backdrop, and an out-of-focus person in white is at the lower right edge. Visible people are seated or standing around the throne and the scene reads as a devotional gathering in a stage setting.2009-08-29September 10 20152015-09-10A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange clothing and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded. Around him, a group of devotees sit or kneel with hands in anjali: a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare chest, a man in orange cloth, and several women in saris seated in front with their backs to the camera. Brass plates in front of them hold fruit, pink lotus flowers and offerings. Dhoti-clad and robed devotees sit in front of a darshan-style setting, with a gold-trimmed container beside the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, with his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala on a throne, and the page indicates his presence.2010-11-03October 10 20102010-10-10A satsang in a gilded hall with a leopard-print throne. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a golden crown, an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala sits elevated on the ornate throne, appearing to be a person (appearance-based candidate) addressing the group. Around him, seated on a striped cloth, devotees in orange and white garments with malas listen attentively; a shirtless young man in white dhoti sits with hands folded, and a person holds a microphone. A cameraman operates a tripod-mounted camera behind a red curtain, and a golden deity murti stands near the railing.2017-10-12