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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white and multicolored flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in white shirt and dhoti bows forward and touches the seated man's head in blessing. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a green blouse and flower-decorated hair stands smiling beside two young boys in striped shirts who look on. A devotee in orange clothing kneels at the lower right near marigold garlands on the throne base, and a few other people sit at the edge of the frame. Plain beige walls form the background.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red and maroon cushions wears an orange saffron garment, long dark hair, and layered white, pink and green flower garlands; the robed figure has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style bead mala visible at the chest. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a green sari with an orange flower-garland in her braid stand before the throne offering something in their hands, while two young boys in red-striped shirts watch beside them. In the foreground, another orange-robed person sits on the floor near the throne and a small Hindu devotee in orange sits at left, with water bottles and a red offering plate at the right edge of the room. The setting is a plain cream-walled room with a white-covered side table.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and green flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving devotees in a plain room. Several devotees approach to offer respect: an older man in white shirt and white dhoti on the left, a woman in an orange sari with a flower in her hair, a man in a pink-striped shirt, and a woman in a blue top with a young child. A small child in a maroon shirt stands near the throne steps, and a red cushion with flower petals lies at the feet. Visible people include about seven or eight devotees plus the seated figure.2009-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red tilak mark on his forehead, layered garlands of white, pink and green flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, sits with palms pressed together in a gilded ornate throne with red cushions. A woman in a white sari with gold border, green blouse and flower garland bends and performs padapuja, pouring water over his feet from a silver vessel, while an oil lamp burns on a silver tray beside her. Seated devotees in orange and white, including a young boy, watch and fold their hands nearby. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, ornate gold-and-garland adornment and a throne, so he is a ceremonial candidate for a person; the scene is a padapuja ritual. A stack of books sits on a side table.2009-08-09A photograph of a home visit in an ashram-style room with cream walls and a wooden door. A figure in orange robes with a white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, one hand raised in blessing toward a line of visitors. A woman in a blue-trimmed white saree with floral print stands at left beside a girl, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to offer his hand. A young child in white dress stands near the throne, and a tray of fruit or offerings sits on a low table. The seated figure matches the appearance of a long-haired sannyasi in saffron, with cues of swept-back hair and a garland, so this is a person, seated and receiving devotees during a pada puja-style blessing.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a seated man in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and red flowers, while a woman in a blue blouse and white sari and several young children approach to receive his blessing. The seated man raises his right hand in blessing. Pink and gold drapery with swan motifs hangs behind. On the right, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands beside a tray of fruit. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange robes, with a ceremonial garland and throne, which are cues consistent with the page's listing of Swamiji at this event.2009-07-11A seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe wears a long garland of white, red and green flowers and sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions. A devotee in a white dhoti and shirt leans in and touches the seated man's head with his hand, while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a green blouse raises her hand to her head beside them. Stacked books and a tray sit on a low table at left, and a few partially visible people are at the edges. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland on a golden throne, which fits the page's description of a blessing scene.2009-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red zebra-striped cushions, receiving padapuja in a domestic room. A devotee in orange kneels at his feet, washing or anointing them with flowers, while two children in colourful clothes bow forward with hands joined and a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands beside them, hands pressed together in prayer. A plate of fruit and stacked books sit on a table behind. The man's long hair and distinctive orange-and-rudraksha attire are visible cues, so this figure is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2009-08-09December 24 20092009-12-24August 09 20092009-08-09