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Night outdoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-framed throne with a crimson upholstered seat and back, leopard-print mat at its base. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes with gold border, a long dark-haired style, and layered beaded necklaces; the figure is a probable Swamiji by visible cues of swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces. Standing beside the throne are attendants in orange and white: a man in orange holding a staff at left, another in orange with a red-and-gold trim, and a bald man in white with an orange scarf. Behind are people holding a golden parasol and a ceremonial staff, string lights glow above, and an older man in cream kurta and red dhoti stands at right, with other men in white dhotis.

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November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Outdoor night photograph of a devotee gathering on packed earth. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold-bordered orange shawl sits on an ornate red and gold throne with a gilt scroll back, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, with bare feet on a small leopard-print mat. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha malas and red shawls, stand with hands folded, alongside an older bearded man and a shaved-headed monk in orange with a gold chain. Women in a pale yellow sari and a white sari stand at the right. A tent pole rises behind. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes, ornate gold-trimmed throne and mala cues.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 12 20102010-11-12A photo taken in an indoor hall during an evening ceremony. A man with long dark wavy hair sits on an ornate red and gold throne with a gilded arched back. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl and a long gold-beaded necklace, and is smiling. Behind him, devotees in white and cream ritual clothes stand with flower garlands, several holding red trays or cushions. A seated child in a blue shirt is at lower left, a man in white stands at right, and a red-carpeted floor and a wall with hanging garlands complete the setting. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in saffron cloth and gold necklace, with the long hair and ornate saffron attire as cues; he is the only candidate and his appearance is consistent.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 21 20102010-11-21A photograph of a seated man on an ornate red throne with gold-trimmed back, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders, long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and multiple beaded gold-toned necklaces. He rests his chin on his hand while seated in the throne. Behind him, several men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth stand or sit, and a woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl stands at right holding orange cloth. Draped orange cushions rest on the chair arms. The setting is a temple-style hall with dark wooden walls and an open doorway.2010-11-12November 29 20112011-11-29