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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of a golden throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a purple-and-red floral arch. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange wrap, with a gold-bordered cloth and bare shoulders, stands centre and hands a white gift bag with gold motif to a man in white kurta and white dhoti who wears a rudraksha mala. Several men in white kurtas with rudraksha malas stand to the left and right holding similar white gift bags. A woman in orange and another in white sit in the background on a wooden-panelled stage. The appearance of the central figure matches the page label, so he is listed as a probable candidate.

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A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange-cushioned chair while several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around, one presenting a tray of offerings draped with green leaves, a white cloth, fruit and a small booklet. One standing man wears an orange shawl and another in the background wears an orange and yellow shawl. The setting has orange walls and an orange floor covering. Two men in the right background wear orange robes.2010-07-23A photo of a smiling man in an orange saffron robe with a red undershirt seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands. A man in white dhoti with an orange border and bare upper body faces him with hands raised, and a bearded attendant in orange robes stands at right holding papers. Behind them a man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woodwork basket and a tray with fruit sit near the throne. The red-and-orange temple-style backdrop suggests a ceremonial setting. a person is the seated figure in saffron, identified by his seated throne and saffron robes with a red undershirt and garland decor.2009-08-11July 12 20092009-07-12February 12 20062006-02-12A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red carpet. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair wearing a cream and gold-bordered sari receives something from a man in a white dhoti and shawl, who holds an open booklet. Beside him stands a young boy in white shirt and dark trousers holding papers. Behind them, a bearded man with glasses, wearing an orange robe and a large gold-beaded garland, stands among other figures in white and orange clothing. Marigold petals and a red cloth with a brass plate lie near the bottom edge, and a golden-brown umbrella rests at the lower left. a person is the bearded man in orange with the gold garland, identified by his appearance and orange saffron robe with ornate gold necklace cues.2009-01-01February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with a red cushion, dressed in orange-saffron robes and a shawl, with a red bindi on the forehead, smiling as devotees approach. A young boy in white kurta and white dhoti and a boy in orange robe stand at left, and women in white sarees with lavender-gold borders bow and offer items to the seated figure. Flower garlands in red, pink, orange and white decorate the gold backdrop behind. a person based on the ceremonial gold throne, saffron robes and reverent padapuja-style reception by devotees, though his face is not used for identification.2009-11-17Night outdoor darshan on a raised orange-carpeted platform. A long-haired figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on the right, raising one hand in blessing toward a devotee. Several men in white kurtas and dhotis stand or kneel; one older man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, bows with palms pressed together while two younger men in white with yellow shawls support him. Another man in orange robes stands at the far right beside a wooden seat, and fruit is set on the platform. A large crowd of seated devotees and lit pillars with colored lights fill the background. Swamiji candidate is the long-haired figure in orange with an orange turban and rudraksha mala, matching the page's Swamiji mention; the appearance is recognizable but the description relies on those cues. The people count reflects visible individuals in the foreground.2010-01-19October 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesA long-haired figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges stands before a throne richly decorated with golden carving and garlands of yellow and white flowers. He smiles while receiving a folded white paper from a man in white ritual clothes and a red-beaded necklace. To the left, two men in white dress and red mala necklaces stand watching. On the right, devotees in white clothes and red malas stand in a row, and a man in white bends low in reverence. A red cushion sits on the throne platform beneath a flower-strewn base. The setting is an indoor hall with draped fabric panels behind the throne. The appearance of the saffron-clad central figure with long hair and gold-bordered shawl is consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown receiving an offering.2009-12-27A photograph of a small indoor room with plain white walls where a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white flower-and-leaf garland stands at right, extending his hands toward an older man in a grey shawl with a patterned brown wrap. Between them a priest in white dhoti and bare chest holds a brass tray of yellow fruits and offerings, while a man in white shirt and glasses stands at left and a bare-chested man with rudraksha beads wearing a white dhoti sits in front. Several other men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around, and a microphone stand is at lower left. The orange-robed figure at right is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, but this identification is appearance-based only.2007-01-12November 20 20092009-11-20