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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a purple flower garland sits on a tiger-skin-covered seat, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with an orange shawl. The kneeling devotee has his palms raised. Behind the seat is an ornate silver-framed panel, a deep red velvet cushion, and purple and white flower arrangements. Several people in white and red-orange shawls stand in the background. The seated man has long dark hair and distinctive orange-saffron clothing with a purple garland, matching the page's Swamiji (probable) cues.

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December 19 20122012-12-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and tiger-striped rug, wearing saffron-orange clothing, a purple orchid garland and a rudraksha-style mala. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels on a white patterned rug before him, palms joined, while the seated figure raises a hand toward his head in blessing. Behind them a woman in white with a red-beaded necklace sits, and other people in white and saffron stand in a hall with curtains, speakers and a screen showing the same scene. The seated figure has distinctive saffron and garland cues consistent with the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label applies; the kneeling man is a devotee. Visible people number about six.2012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a long purple orchid garland and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and a gold lion footrest. The figure's hand rests on the crown of a kneeling older man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl, who bows with his palms joined while the seated figure places a hand on his head in blessing, a padapuja-style gesture. Purple orchids and white flowers sit on a low table at left, a plush grey-and-white rug covers the floor, and devotees in white and orange stand in the background of a decorated hall. The seated figure matches several a person cues (saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial throne), so the candidate is probable.2012-12-18December 19 20122012-12-19December 18 20122012-12-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a purple orchid garland sits on a patterned throne-like chair with an ornate silver backrest and a maroon velvet cushion, while his right hand rests on the forehead of a kneeling bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl. Another man in white stands behind them, a tray of offerings sits near the seated figure, and purple flowers and green foliage decorate the platform. This appears to be a padapuja-style blessing in an indoor hall with a screen and curtains behind. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, a purple garland and a seated throne-like presence, so this is a person candidate in person.2012-12-18A seated man on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion wears an orange-brown dhoti-style wrap, a long purple flower garland and a gold necklace, and holds a white paper or cloth. A kneeling man in white clothes with an orange scarf reaches toward the seated figure's head in blessing or pada-puja style. Behind them are a gold lion sculpture, purple flowers, a standing shining staff, and several people in white and orange clothing in a hall with curtains. A monitor on the right shows a similar scene. a person appears as the seated throned figure with orange-brown robes, purple garland and ornate gold necklace.2012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18A photograph of an indoor devotional setting with a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed throne draped in a leopard-print cloth and a red velvet cushion. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long purple orchid garland, and a dark beaded necklace, and gestures with raised hands toward a kneeling man in white dhoti-style clothing with an orange shawl, who is also gesturing as they speak. Behind them, a woman in white with an orange shawl and other devotees in white or orange clothing are visible, along with purple orchids and white flowers at the left, a white shag rug, and gold ceremonial objects at the lower left. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (saffron robes, ornate garland, throne) are consistent with the page's reference to a person.2012-12-18A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold waist band and a purple orchid garland sits on a cushioned throne before a silver-framed ornate backdrop. He extends his right hand to press a white cloth or palm to the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange sash and orange shawl, who raises one hand. Behind them, a woman in white and orange and other devotees in white and orange stand and watch, with purple flowers and green foliage nearby. Several people are visible in the background.2012-12-18