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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing layered garlands of red, yellow, white and pink flowers, sitting on a cream-cushioned gold-carved throne-style seat before a backdrop of gold ornamentation and floral arrangements. A young girl in a white short-sleeved top, with a ponytail and glasses, stands before him holding small packets and a card, while he reaches toward the items. To the left, an older man in orange robes with a beaded necklace stands nearby, and another child in yellow is partly visible behind. Boxes and packets are held in a tray at the right edge. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, saffron robes and floral garlands; he is receiving or distributing gifts to the children.

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December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24Photo of a children's day or paada pooja style gathering inside a decorated hall with a gold-carved backdrop and floral garlands. A seated man with long swept-back hair, a multi-coloured flower garland and an orange robe with gold trim, appears to be the person being honoured (Swamiji (probable), with long hair and a saffron robe as cues). He leans forward to accept a small pink-wrapped offering from a boy in white kurta with a dark rudraksha-style necklace, who holds a paper. A young woman in white with a red thread bracelet stands beside them, and two saffron-robed attendants stand behind. Pink and purple wrapped sweets sit in a metal tray at right. The page excerpt is text-only and not visible on the photo, so no printed text is copied here.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene at a gilded throne decorated with green foliage and colourful flowers. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland sits on the golden throne, extending a hand to offer a small wrapped gift to a young girl in a yellow dress. A woman in a white top with a dark bag stands at left holding out a flower-wrapped item, and an attendant in white stands behind. Another man in orange stands behind the girl holding a tray, and a silver tray with colourful bundles rests on the throne side. The figure in orange with long hair and distinctive saffron robe, seated on the throne, suggests Swamiji (probable).2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24July 17 20082008-07-17December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a multicoloured flower garland receiving a small wrapped gift from a woman in a white top who kneels before him. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a bare-shouldered orange garment and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on a gold-ornate throne with cushions. Behind him stand two men in orange: one with a shaved head and orange cloth, wearing a gold necklace, and another with long hair and a gold pendant. Flower garlands in red and orange drape the backdrop, and a gold-framed panel decorates the wall. A small child's hand is visible near the woman. Presentation of gifts before a throne suggests a darshan or prasad offering; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne and extends his hand to receive offerings. A woman in an orange shawl and white garment bends forward to place something in his hands, while a young boy in a yellow-green shirt stands in the lower right. Behind them a man in orange clothing stands near a gold kalasha-like ornament and a wall decorated with white, red and yellow flower garlands. A red cushion sits on the throne. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving offerings, with the woman and boy as devotees.2008-07-17