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A seated guru in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a marigold garland draped on its arm, while two disciples in orange and a man in white attend nearby. A woman in a red sari with a flower in her hair and a seated man in a white shirt face the throne in conversation. A standing man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands behind them. Brass plates with oil lamps, a platter of oranges, a flower-filled tray and white cloth-covered sitting area are in front. The seated figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so the appearance-based label applies; he is on a throne receiving visitors in a room with books and water bottles on a table.

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August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A man in white kurta kneels before him, bowing his head toward a silver plate of flowers and offerings at the throne's base, while a woman in a white sari with teal border sits with palms joined at left. At right, a younger man in orange robes sits cross-legged with hands folded, and a man in a yellow-trimmed white shirt sits at the lower right edge holding a small brass dish. Silver vessels, a tray of fruit, a water bottle and orange cloth sit on the white floor and nearby table in a plain room with cream walls.2009-08-13August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an indoor room. A figure in saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands folded in greeting. A seated man in white kurta and white dhoti pours or offers water over the seated figure's bare feet from a small silver vessel, while a family of devotees sits on white cloth: a woman in green blouse and maroon sari, a man in white shirt, a young girl and a small boy. Other devotees in white and a yellow-shawled young man sit nearby. Standing behind are a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in orange robes. Trays hold oranges, apples, sweets, flowers, and brass plates on the floor. The seated figure with the mala and robes on the throne has distinctive long hair and ceremonial jewellery, matching probable Swamiji cues, so the appearance is a probable candidate in person.2009-08-09A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing layered garlands of orange, white, and pink flowers. In front, a man in white kurta kneels and extends his hand toward a silver tray on a red cushion, performing a padapuja-style offering. Devotees in white and orange sit nearby with folded hands, one in a yellow vest, and a brass plate of gold-coloured offerings and flower petals rests on the white cloth. A room with cream walls, a table of books, and an air conditioner is visible behind.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white and pink flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead. Before him, a man in white shirt holds a small lit oil lamp toward the throne, while a woman in white and a young child sit to the left. To the right, two young men in orange and white sit near a brass tray of offerings, fruit and steel vessels on a white-draped table. Setting appears to be an indoor room with a window air conditioner.2009-08-09A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering on an orange carpet before a dark curtain. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion and a microphone stand, holding a plate of fruit and a small offering. Before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers with gold bracelet stands with hands joined near a woman in a white sari with blue border. On the left, a bearded man in orange robes and a gold bead necklace stands, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange and gold beads stands behind the throne. A brass tray with a red apple, flowers and a small card sits on the floor in front of the throne.2010-10-21September 17 20102010-09-17