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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-red robe, a rudraksha mala, a multicolour flower garland, bangles and a tilak on his forehead, smiling at people gathered on the floor. Around him, a bald man in white with glasses and orange shawl, a woman in white with an orange shawl at right, and several younger people in orange and red garments sit in front. A silver trident stands beside the throne, and a backdrop shows a figure raising a torch against fire. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, with long swept hair, a crown-less throne seat, garland and rudraksha cues, so the seat is marked as in_person. Five to six people are visible.

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May 17 20142014-05-17May 17 20142014-05-17Indoor ceremony in a draped red and gold room. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a red-and-orange turban, and a white flower garland, and raises a silver trident-like staff in one hand. Swamiji (probable): his long swept-back hair, ornate gold throne, orange clothing, ceremonial garland and turban fit the appearance-based cues, and he is seated as the central honoured figure. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and orange-red clothing, some with rudraksha malas and orange shawls. A man in white kneels with palms pressed together, and a woman in white at the lower right wears an orange shawl. A silver offering vessel sits near the throne base. Red drapes with gold tassels frame the background.2014-08-05May 17 20142014-05-17A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is the central subject, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a multicolour flower garland with marigolds and white blooms, a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a red tilak on the forehead. Beside the throne a silver trident stands upright. In the foreground, several people in orange sashes and white clothing are seated on the floor, one holding a brass thali; a woman in white with an orange shawl tends a silver tray on the right. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a fiery image of a figure raising a vessel, and sepia architectural photographs. The scene resembles a satsang or ritual gathering. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments.2014-05-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a multicolour flower garland with white blooms, a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a tilak on the forehead, smiling. A silver trident stands to the right. Two people in white clothes with orange shawls sit beside the throne, and two younger attendees in orange sit in the foreground, one with a silver tray and a brass bowl. A backdrop shows a historical city image and a painted figure holding a lamp against fiery orange tones. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, a ceremonial garland, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in a central role.2014-05-17A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a hall with blue carpet. A figure seated on an ornate gold and red throne wears an orange and saffron robe, a red turban with a jewelled brooch, and a long pink flower garland, while the bare feet rest on a tray of flower petals. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure wears a turban, saffron clothing, ornate gold-embroidered garments and a flower garland, consistent with the page's account of a satsang. Around the throne, several devotees in white dhotis or kurtas with red shawls kneel and offer aarti plates and flower-filled brass trays. Behind them are a second gold throne with lion-figure armrests, a trident, a lamp and a seated attendant in white.2014-05-11A seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne receives a garland of white, yellow and red flowers. He wears saffron-orange robes, a red bindi, arm bands and a rudraksha mala, and smiles. Beside him a silver trident stands upright. Seated devotees in white and orange shawls face him, including a woman in white with an orange shawl offering items from a silver tray and a young girl in orange. Behind, a large backdrop shows a temple silhouette and a fiery image of a figure raising a lamp. a person: the figure on the throne wears saffron robes, a garland, rudraksha mala and a bindi, with long hair and ornate throne cues.2014-05-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms and a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a red-orange robe, a long flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, with a black crown-like head covering and a marked forehead. A silver trident stands at the left side of the throne and a silver staff at the right. Below, feet rest on a red cushion strewn with pink and white flowers. Attendants in orange and white kneel and stand nearby, and a row of devotees in red and orange saris and white clothing, some with folded hands, stand behind in a hall with red drapes. The scene shows a pratyaksha padapuja, with the seated figure receiving the ceremonial foot-worship.2016-05-20A seated man in an ornate gold throne with red cushions sits at the centre, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a multicolour flower garland of yellow, white, pink and purple blooms, with a tilak on his forehead and gold armlets. He smiles and gestures with his right hand. To his left a bald man in white with an orange shawl and glasses sits on the floor. To the right a woman in white with an orange shawl holds a silver plate, and a silver trident stands beside the throne. Two young people in orange sit in front, and a background banner shows a temple and a torch-bearing figure in flames.2014-05-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, a multicolour garland of flowers, rudraksha beads, gold bangles and a vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead; a silver trident stands beside the throne. Name appearance cues include long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing, so a probable Swamiji is the seated figure receiving devotion. Around him, a bald man in white with an orange shawl sits at left, a woman in white with an orange shawl offers a silver plate at right, and two seated devotees in orange shawls sit in the foreground. Behind them a backdrop shows a temple and a figure raising a flaming object. Probable Swamiji on throne, with four physical people visible including the throne occupant. Satsang or darshan setting.2014-05-17A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and a gold trident beside him wears a red-and-saffron robe, a white flower garland, and red flower and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. He gestures with his right hand toward a seated devotee in the foreground who is partly visible with a red shawl. Behind him a gilded carved pillar and brass lamps stand against a purple backdrop. To the right, seated people wear white clothes with red shawls; a young man holds a silver tray of offerings, and women in red and maroon saris sit nearby. A pada-puja seems to be taking place at the foot of the throne, with a bald devotee bending before it.2015-07-21