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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives an offering from a kneeling man in a dark grey suit and glasses, who holds fruit over a red tray of sweets. The seated figure wears a red-and-gold turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-and-gold dhoti-style cloth, layered white beaded necklaces and armbands, and is bare-chested. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis with orange shawls and rudraksha malas stand on a red patterned carpet, and a portrait on the wall shows a smiling woman in a red turban.

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A photograph inside a room with white walls and a wall-mounted air conditioner. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-toned adornments, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne). In front, a man in a lavender vest with a red lanyard bends forward, and an older man in white robes bows with his head near the throne's gold base. Behind them, a bare-chested man with a long braid and a saffron-and-white cloth stands beside a younger man in orange with a white shawl and beads, and a shaved-headed man in orange with beads. A framed painted panel depicting a deity murti hangs on the wall behind.2016-04-26A photograph in a gilded temple-style hall. A seated figure on a red cushioned golden lion-form throne wears an orange-red turban, a yellow and white marigold garland, an orange-red robe and gold bangles, and holds a small yellow fruit in each hand. Beside the throne, a man in a saffron-orange robe gestures toward the seated figure while a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange saree stand nearby. A man in a light green shirt and beige trousers bends forward at the right, and a young child in a black and gold outfit bends low near the carpet, touching the floor. Ornate gold carved panels and pillars surround the scene, and the red carpet is scattered with petals and fruit. a person on the throne is identified only by appearance cues: red turban, marigold garland and red robe, with the throne serving as setting.2016-01-17A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland and a long rudraksha-style necklace, with a long dark braid over one shoulder, and a microphone stand in front. Around him, seated guests in orange shawls and saffron scarves, including a man in white with a grey vest and a woman in a pale headscarf, watch while a bald attendant in orange kneels and tends to a brass staff. Standing behind are uniformed officials and a man in a white shirt. On the right, a man in a patterned orange shirt stands with folded arms. Gilded carvings and a painted backdrop surround the throne.2016-04-26March 09 20142014-03-09May 09 20152015-05-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a golden lion armrest. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a white and orange flower garland, and smiles while touching the armrest. Two devotees kneel and bow with folded hands in front of the throne; one wears striped orange garments, the other a dark head covering. A bald man in red robes with a rudraksha mala and glasses stands at left, and a man in white with a mala stands behind the throne. A carved gilded backrest stands behind the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange-red robes and turban with a garland and rudraksha-style beads on the attendant, indicating a reception of devotees.2016-04-30A seated man in a rust-red turban, saffron-brown robe, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds and blue-purple flowers sits on a red-upholstered throne before an ornate gold-carved backdrop. A man in a dark suit and white shirt bends forward to offer him a framed gold-bordered picture of a deity. Behind them, a standing attendant in orange dhoti with yellow tilak markings and a seated attendant with yellow forehead paste are present, plus a cameraman with a tripod and a figure in orange in the background. A small air conditioner and potted plants are visible. The seated man is Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, flowing hair, ceremonial garlands and saffron robe.2016-06-28Indoor satsang scene. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a rust-orange turban, rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces, a sweeping long-haired shawl, and red and white flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing toward a man in a dark grey suit with a gold tie who bows his head and holds a framed portrait. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange garments and beaded necklace with a tilak looks on, and a seated younger man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala assists with a brass oil lamp and offerings. Several onlookers in white and dark shirts stand behind, a camera on a tripod stands among them, and dark red drapery and a star-lit backdrop complete the setting. Swamiji (probable) is the seated throned figure, identified by his orange turban, gold and rudraksha adornments and throne, with the blessing gesture.2016-07-07April 30 20162016-04-30Indoor ritual photograph in a temple-style hall. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe, layered gold and bead necklaces, a white flower garland and gold bangles, and smiles while another person offers him fruit on a plate. A man in a white shirt kneels on a red carpet, hands raised in greeting, holding offerings. Behind them stand a deity murti with a colourful flower garland and crown, and brass oil lamps with flames. Standing onlookers in shirts and white dhotis watch, and a camera on a tripod is at the left edge.2015-06-02December 23 20152015-12-23December 27 20142014-12-27