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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and white floral garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with red-and-black upholstery, the throne decorated with yellow, purple and white flowers. He is smiling and clasping hands with a man in a white kurta who holds a bouquet of yellow flowers. Beside them a woman in a white sari with an orange-red shawl stands near a gold vase, and in the lower right a person sits by brass bowls and offerings on a white cloth. Gold-patterned curtains hang behind, and a glass water bottle and wooden tray sit on a white-covered table at left.

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August 16 20092009-08-16A seated man in an orange-red robe and a white and yellow flower garland sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne before gold draped curtains. A man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands behind him, placing a hand on his shoulder. A yellow sunflower arrangement stands in a tall vase at right, and a ceiling fan is at left. At lower right, two seated women in orange and yellow sit partly visible. A white-draped table holds small boxes. a person: the seated figure in orange-red robe and garland, with his long hair and saffron clothing, is shown on a throne as the central figure.2009-08-15A seated figure in an orange robe and white flower garland with a green and yellow flower garland sits on a gold and red throne before gold-draped curtains. He holds a small object in his hands while a kneeling man in white clothes with folded hands and a red thread on his wrist faces him. A standing man in orange robes and a shawl stands to the right, and a silver tray with a small lamp and flowers rests on the gold pedestal. Books and a box with fruit sit on a side table at left, and yellow flowers stand in a vase at right. A portrait in a gold frame is partly visible at the left edge.2009-08-15A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, draped in white and yellow garlands, with a long-haired figure in saffron clothing and white garlands receiving offerings. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands holding a silver tray of fruit and flowers toward the seated figure, while another man in saffron robes and a standing attendant in white clothing are nearby. Flower arrangements in red, orange and white decorate the backdrop, and green carpet covers the floor. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with long hair and orange ornate clothing, receiving a tray offering. Several people are visible.2009-01-28A seated long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and red sleeveless top, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and extends his hand in blessing over a bowed man in white kurta and white dhoti wearing a white and red flower garland. Other people stand nearby in white clothes, and a woman in a light sari watches. A tray with offerings, flowers and small items sits on a white cloth. Cream walls frame the room. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is seated in person.2009-08-09August 15 20092009-08-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet back against yellow curtains under a thatched canopy. A man in white kurta drapes a white flower garland over the seated figure's head while a tray of fruit and offerings rests on a low table. Women in white saris kneel on mats at lower left and right, and a standing figure in orange robes and a shawl observes at left. Books and brochures lie on a side table. The scene reads as a padapuja-style honouring ceremony. The seated figure fits the Swamiji appearance cues of saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable match.2009-09-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with red cushions and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. The figure wears an orange robe and a white and orange flower garland, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool strewn with pink petals. A man in white ritual clothes and a red-beaded necklace kneels before him with palms joined, while another man extends a hand toward him. To the right, two women in green and red saris kneel beside a silver plate of yellow flowers and a kalasha-style brass vessel. A low table on the left holds red boxes and fruit. Gold curtains form the backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron-clad ceremonial cues and is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, shown in person in the scene.2009-08-16August 16 20092009-08-16August 13 20092009-08-13A photograph of a padha pooja-style ritual on a raised stage with gold drapes. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in an orange robe with a white and green flower garland, holds his palms together in namaste. Before him, a young man in white kurta with a blue patterned sash kneels and touches a golden plate of flowers and offerings, while another man in orange robe and a fourth person in white with yellow shawl sit nearby. Yellow sunflowers in a tall brass vase stand at right, and a tray of sweets and fruit sits in front. The seated man is not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone, so the role is described generically.2009-08-15A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an open-sided hall with yellow curtains. A man in orange robes and a white floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form base and red cushion. A kneeling older man in white with an orange shawl over his shoulder holds a brass plate near the seated man's feet. Behind them, women in white saris with yellow shawls carry brass plates of offerings, and bowls of food and fruit are set on a red ledge. Pink flower petals lie on the golden footstool, and a bottle of water sits on a small table with fruit at the left.2009-09-07