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A photograph inside a gold-decorated shrine hall, with gilded wall reliefs behind a central raised throne. A seated figure in rust-red and orange clothing, wearing a dark cylindrical headdress, a white and red floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat under a golden canopy and is surrounded by a rainbow-coloured flower arrangement. Before him, a basin of marigold-yellow flowers sits on a gold pedestal. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded or reaching forward, and women in orange and maroon saris and white shawls stand to the right. A brass trident leans against the left wall and a white air cooler sits in the corner. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji candidate by cues such as the long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and garland, though the appearance is only partly clear.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a decorated golden throne (peetha) with a gold umbrella canopy above, set against a gold-relief backdrop of deities. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, and women in orange and cream sarees, stand close, some holding offerings, while a trishul stands at left. Floral garlands of yellow, red and white flowers encircle the throne and a basin filled with yellow marigolds sits at its base in an abhishekam or puja setting.2016-07-19A photograph of a ceremony at a golden shrine. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange garment and a white flower garland with a garland of green and white flowers, sits on a raised golden throne or peetha draped with yellow and red flower arrangements, beneath a gilded ornamental canopy. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts or white sarees stand around the seat, offering or presenting flowers and garlands; a woman in a cream saree stands at the right, and a man in orange-and-white clothing stands at the left beside a trident and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella. Gold relief panels cover the background behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, and the cues are the long swept-back hair, red-orange garment and ornate garland, so this is an appearance-based probable identification. The gold relief panels include a deity-like figure and a copyright overlay appears at the lower right.2016-07-19July 12 20092009-07-12Photo of a festive temple-like ceremony in front of a gold-backed shrine decorated with a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red garlands. A man seated on a central raised seat with long swept-back dark hair, gold ornamental necklaces, a red tilak and colourful wrist bands smiles as a long-haired ascetic in orange and green cloth reaches toward him with an offering. Standing attendants in white dhotis and an orange-robed devotee surround the seat, and a woman in a red shawl is at right. A golden deity murti is partly visible at the top; baskets of yellow fruit sit in the foreground. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated at the centre with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and red tilak, receiving honour.2016-07-19A photo of a ceremonial puja in a hall with dark drapes. Around him, priests in white dhotis with sandalwood and vibhuti marks chant and perform the puja, one holding a flame. Brass thalis of flowers, fruit and offerings lie on the floor. Women in white saris and orange-bordered clothes sit to the side, one with a long braid. Marigold and multicolour garlands hang on a deity murti at right, and a trident and a gold palanquin-style seat are beside the throne.2010-11-14July 09 20172017-07-09A photo of a ceremonial puja in a decorated hall. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak, a rudraksha-style mala and a thick garland of white and pink beads sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a large golden deity murti, smiling as he holds rice in his hand over a silver bowl. Behind the throne, walls are hung with floral garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, and a golden trident stands nearby. A woman in an orange sari stands with her back to the camera in the foreground, and a woman in cream clothes holds a bowl on the right. Several people in white and orange robes stand in the background with hands folded in respect.2016-07-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a golden backdrop and a large floral garland arch of yellow, white and red flowers. He has long dreadlocked hair, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a rust-coloured cloth, and smiles as devotees reach toward him. Two devotees in white and cream attire offer or hand over items, with an arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands and a brass vessel in front. Another devotee in a rust-coloured sari leans in from the right, and a cooling fan stands at the right edge. A puja-style offering scene with flower garlands and pooja items.2016-07-19December 29 20102010-12-29July 15 20112011-07-15A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-brown cloth and multiple floral garlands sits on an ornate throne against a gold-toned backdrop with a large floral arrangement of yellow and red flowers. Several people in white dhotis and white or cream garments with gold borders surround him, offering flowers and attending the throne. A woman in an orange-red sari and a person with long dreadlocked hair in saffron-orange robes stand at the right, and a trident leans at the left. The scene resembles a temple abhishekam or puja offering.2016-07-19July 12 20092009-07-12