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A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by devotees. Behind him stand several women in saffron, orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas and bindis, one holding a small bowl or offering. A man in a grey shirt bends forward and touches the throne's gold base. A television camera on a tripod is visible in the background against a red wall.

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April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron shawl, a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead mala, smiling and extending a hand. A woman in orange sits on the red floor beside him. Several women in purple, white, pink and red saris and salwar kameez stand nearby, one in purple offering an apple. A camera on a tripod and brass lamps are visible in a red-walled room. The figure's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and beads gives a probable Swamiji (probable) cue; he is seated in a ceremonial setting with devotees offering fruit.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gilded carving. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in saffron, pink, green and red saris and shirts crowd close; a young boy in a red shirt holds something in his hands. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Brass ritual items and a small figure are on the cushions. Background shows a red backdrop and more people.2016-04-28May 02 20162016-05-02April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a ceremony in which a long-haired figure seated on a red throne wears a white-and-orange flower garland and a beaded necklace. The seated figure in orange clothing is handing out prasad or offerings, and the saffron-clad devotee on the right bows with hands together. Several women in red, green and pink saris, some with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, stand or kneel nearby, and a golden trident and a golden deity shrine frame the scene. A camera on a tripod is visible at the top left. Several dozen people are partly visible, so the group is counted in the 21-100 range.2016-04-28A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red robe wearing a white and pink flower garland, sitting on a red-cushioned throne beside an ornate gold carved structure. He smiles and extends his arm toward a group of devotees who bow with palms pressed together. A woman in a turquoise salwar kameez and a man in a striped shirt and orange scarf lean in, and a woman in a red sari holds up a small offering. A cameraman on a tripod films from behind the throne, and red drapery fills the background. The man on the throne matches the Swamiji (probable) description: long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robe and a floral garland, seated in a place of honour.2016-04-28A seated figure in an orange-red garment wearing a large garland of white and pink flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling as a man in a checked shirt bends forward to touch his hand or feet. Behind them, several women in saris and salwar kameez, one in a red sari with a red-bead mala, stand and watch, and a small child in a dark top is held near the seated figure. A golden ceremonial ornament with flame-like curves stands in the foreground beside a red-cushioned throne, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background. The setting is a red-lit temple or ashram hall with ritual offerings of fruit on red cloth.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28