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A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange sleeveless garment, a red-and-white flower garland and gold-toned ornaments, sitting on a gilded golden throne with a red cushion. He is tying or adjusting a thread on the shoulder of a boy in a white shirt with eyeglasses and an event badge. Behind the boy stands a shaven-headed man in orange robes with an orange head cloth and glasses. To the left, a man in white clothes with a rudraksha-style necklace and a young girl in an orange embroidered top and cream dupatta look on. Floral garlands in orange, pink and white decorate the golden backdrop. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, orange robes and a garland.

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Photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in a decorated room with a gold-embossed backdrop, floral garlands and a red-and-yellow cushioned seat. A seated figure in orange robes, long dark hair and a pink-and-yellow flower garland receives a young boy in a checked shirt who bends to touch their feet, while a second person in orange with a brown head wrap and gold beaded necklace stands nearby with a gold pendant. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with gold bangles stands at left with hands joined, and another woman in yellow is partly visible behind. The seated figure's distinctive long hair and orange robes, with the ceremonial gold necklace, offer only partial appearance cues, so identity remains uncertain.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back black hair wearing an orange-saffron garment and a pink-and-white floral garland, with a yellow-and-white striped shirt boy in front of him who holds a string or thread and is tied by an adult hand at his wrist; the seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, so he matches the Swamiji (probable) cues. Behind them a standing man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace and orange head cloth watches, a bent-over man in a grey-blue shirt is at left, and a woman in a yellow garment stands at the edge. Gold ornate throne carvings and garlanded flowers in orange and red decorate the background.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a gathering at a temple-style setting with a gold ornate backdrop and floral decorations of orange, pink and yellow flowers. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a multicolour flower garland, sits on a cushioned seat and bends forward to tie a white thread around the wrist of a young boy in a striped green shirt and glasses. Behind them a man in an orange robe and a long mala-style necklace stands holding threads, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands nearby holding flowers. The seated man shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, consistent with a probable Swamiji; the boy kneels in front of him.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange robe and a pink-and-yellow flower garland, sitting on an ornate gold throne with cream and red cushions. He holds a thread or cord against the forehead of a young girl in a white dress, who is guided by an orange-robed priest in glasses and a saffron cloth, and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala. A second girl in a yellow top stands at left. Fresh flower arrangements in green and orange decorate the background. The scene appears to be a blessing or rakshabandhan-style ritual of tying a thread.2009-12-24A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a pink, yellow and white flower garland, sitting on a gold-and-cream throne with a red-and-cream cushion. He leans forward smiling as a young boy in a red kurta stands before him, hands held out while a woman in white clothing with a rudraksha mala grips the boy's shoulder. A bald man in orange robes with a gold necklace holds white thread stretched between hands, and a woman in white and yellow stands behind. Green foliage and floral decorations frame the gold throne backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a flower garland and saffron clothing, and sits on a throne; the page names him as present.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an ornate hall. A seated figure on a gold-carved throne, with long swept-back dark hair, wears a saffron-orange garment and a large garland of red, pink, yellow and white flowers; he is leaning forward and fastening or tying a cord around the arm of a young boy in a black and red striped sports shirt who stands in front of him. To the left, a man in an orange robe, orange head wrap, rectangular glasses and a heavy gold beaded necklace with a pendant holds the boy's arm steady. Behind them a backdrop of green foliage and orange and pink flowers, a gold-trimmed throne back, and a few people in white in the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing and a garland cue, and is shown in the role of blessing the child. Rose petals lie on the floor.2009-12-24A photo in a temple room with a gold-framed deity shrine and flower garlands behind. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left, guiding a young boy in a yellow shirt who reaches toward a small white packet tied with string. A younger woman in a yellow shawl and a girl in a green top stand behind. Centre, a monk in orange robes, a saffron head covering and a long gold-and-bead necklace with a medallion holds the string. At right, a figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a pink-and-white flower garland, wearing a wrist mala, leans forward smiling, touching the packet. A carved gold throne-like seat is visible, and a bouquet sits on the golden table. Swamiji candidate is the right-hand figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing, a flower garland and a gold-adorned setting; appearance is consistent but not fully certain.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremony in an ornate setting. A seated man on the right wears an orange saffron robe and a long garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with long swept-back dark hair and a bare forehead with a small mark; he sits on a gilded golden throne and smiles while a child in a white shirt has a white thread being tied or placed around the head. A woman in an orange sari with gold bangles and red glass bangles on the left holds the child steady. Behind them a second person in orange robes and a gold chain assists, and a small figure in yellow stands in the background. Green foliage and orange and pink flowers decorate the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robe, flower garland and long hair, performing a blessing ceremony for the child.2009-12-24A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a pink and yellow flower garland, and reaches to touch the forehead of a young boy in a yellow and grey t-shirt who bows his head. Behind them stands an older man in orange robes with a red-orange shawl, wearing a gold beaded necklace and glasses. Above them a gold throne and a backdrop of colourful flower arrangements with red, pink and white blooms. A woman in white stands at the left edge. The seated man wears distinctive long hair and saffron clothing with a garland, matching the a person cues, and is performing a blessing on the boy.2009-12-24