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A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing an orange-brown shawl and rust-coloured robes, with a thick garland of pink and white flowers and green leaves draped over his shoulders and down his chest. A woman in white trousers and a white top kneels at his left, her hand resting on his head in blessing. A silver trident stands at the upper left, and a large deity murti with gold jewellery is visible behind him. A red velvet footstool with orange flower garlands sits before the throne. The appearance-based label a person applies to the seated man, who is wearing distinctive orange robes, a garland and a throne, with the woman kneeling in blessing before him. He is shown in darshan-style seated blessing.

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A seated bearded man in a saffron-orange shawl and rust-red dhoti sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, wearing a long white and pink flower garland with green leaves. He has a red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair, with a gold necklace visible. A kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers touches the seated man's head in blessing, with a brass lamp and small offerings nearby. Behind them a large dark deity murti with multiple arms, red and gold garments and layered jewelry stands against a starry blue backdrop. A silver trident stands at left and a gold cloth lies at the right edge of the stage.2016-12-18December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a short dark beard, a vertical tilak mark on the forehead and rudraksha malas, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He rests one hand on the head of an older, grey-haired man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl with dark printed script, who bows forward with his palms pressed to the seated man's leg. A red curtain and a gold-toned ornament are in the background. Appearance-based candidate for a person, shown receiving pada puja on his throne.2016-10-12December 18 20162016-12-18Photograph of a stage event with a bearded man in rust-orange robes seated on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, a pink and white flower garland around his neck, a red tilak on his forehead, and a small red footstool before him. He reads a book held in both hands. Beside him, a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari sits on the stage floor, back to the camera, holding a small notebook and a pen. Behind them are golden and silver trishula staffs and a dark statue, against a deep blue backdrop.2016-12-12A seated man in a rust-orange robe with a pink and white flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, reading an open book held in both hands, with a red bindi on his forehead and a red footstool before him. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with gold border, bare-shouldered with a rudraksha-style necklace, kneels and holds a small paper or book. Silver and gold trident staves flank the throne against a blue backdrop, and a dark deity murti stands at the left edge.2016-12-12A seated man in a dark red-brown robe sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests, in front of an ornate backdrop of gold, green, and red jeweled embroidery. He wears a pink and white lotus flower garland, a long brown rudraksha-style mala, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, gold armbands, and a white tilak with a dot on his forehead. A younger man in a white t-shirt and an orange shawl with printed script kneels before him, placing one hand on the seated man's chest and the other raised toward his head in a gesture of blessing or devotion. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-orange ornate clothing.2016-10-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and a long-haired, bearded appearance sits on an ornate red and silver throne, wearing a thick garland of pink and white flowers and a small white ornament in his hair. He reaches out to place his hand on the forehead of a younger man with shoulder-length brown hair, a white t-shirt and a red-and-beaded rudraksha-style mala, who bows his head and holds his palms together. A standing priest in white clothes and glasses stands at left, and a silver trident-like staff and brass ritual objects stand against a blue backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man is a candidate by long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-flower garland, saffron robes and throne, so the depiction is in person.2016-12-18A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red saffron robe with a red tilak on the forehead and long hair, wearing a thick garland of pink and white lotus flowers strung with pearls, reaching forward to place his hand on the head of a bearded man in a white kurta wearing a red-and-gold rudraksha-style mala. The bearded man bows with eyes closed. Behind them stands a woman in a saffron-toned outfit holding a large silver trident, against a dark blue starry backdrop with a silver-and-red throne at the right edge. The scene suggests a blessing being given on stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron-red robes with long hair, a red tilak, and a lotus garland, presenting a blessing.2016-12-12A seated man in a dark red-orange robe sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a large red and yellow rose garland, long dreadlocked hair wrapped up with a red bead ornament, and white and red forehead markings. He smiles and extends one hand open while a shirtless man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, palms pressed together, with a hand placed on his back. A silver-ornamented temple tower stands at left. Probable Swamiji in appearance: the seated figure shows long hair, saffron-toned robes and ceremonial garland, and receives the devotee in a ritual seva. The kneeling devotee wears a rudraksha mala.2018-04-03April 25 20172017-04-25