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A photograph of a festive indoor event before a red and blue draped backdrop with a gold-edged decorative chair. A central figure in an orange turban and orange robe wears layered garlands of white flowers, red roses, and rudraksha beads. Beside him, an older man in white clothes and glasses, also garlanded with white and red flowers, stands with hands folded. A young man in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Several people in orange and white crowd close, and a small boy in a checked shirt reaches out toward the central figure's hands holding a folded card. A saffron triangular flag with an Om symbol hangs on the drape at left.

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A photograph of a crowded indoor event with a man in an orange turban and orange robe wearing layered garlands of white, orange and red flowers, standing before a gold-trimmed chair against a red and blue draped backdrop with an orange triangular flag bearing an Om symbol. Around him, a bespectacled older man in white with a flower garland, a young man in an orange robe, a young man in white with a yellow scarf, several men in white shirts, a child in a checked shirt, and women in saris press close. A bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits at left. Figures in the foreground are partially visible, with a glimpse of lit oil lamps and a dark shrine behind.2009-11-30A young man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe stands at the centre, wearing long garlands of white jasmine, green leaves, red roses and rudraksha beads, and smiling while holding an orange-covered object. Beside him an older man with white hair and glasses, in a white shirt and dhoti, holds his hands together and wears a white and red flower garland. Around them devotees and onlookers crowd in, including a woman in a pink sari and a man in a white shirt. Behind them stand a gold-carved throne-style chair against draped blue and red fabric with sparkling trim, and an orange pennant bearing an Om symbol.2009-11-30A photograph of a temple-style event under a draped stage of red and blue fabric with glittering trim. A central figure in an orange turban, orange robe and a garland of white flowers, marigolds and red roses stands receiving a small wrapped gift from an older man in white shirt and dhoti wearing glasses and a garland. Around them, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at left, a man in a yellow shawl stands at right, and several women and men in saris and shirts crowd the foreground, one woman wearing a yellow flower in her hair. An orange triangular flag with an om symbol hangs behind, beside a gold-carved chair.2009-11-30A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban, garlanded with white jasmine, marigold and red rose garlands, smiling as he receives a small card or envelope from an elderly man in white dress with glasses who stands beside him with a garland. Behind them hangs a red and blue draped backdrop with a saffron flag bearing an Om symbol, and a gilded chair is visible. Around them stand devotees and attendees in white shirts and saris, with a woman in a sari and gold earrings at left and a bald man in a white shirt in the foreground. The centre figure has distinctive orange turban and saffron robe cues, with a long swept-back hair and rudraksha-style garlands, consistent with a probable identity, though the image is a photo of a seated ceremonial figure at a temple inauguration event.2009-11-30Evening outdoor event under a red and gold canopy with string lights and orange-and-green festoons. A man in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing a long garland of white jasmine and red roses, stands center-right holding a small card or envelope and smiling, with an elderly man in white beside him holding a rose garland. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers with a red-and-gold rosette badge smiles and gestures toward the robed figure. Other white-clad men and an attendant in orange stand nearby, and a crowd presses behind. A gold carved chair with red and blue drapery is at right. Not a verified identification of anyone in the scene.2009-11-30A photograph of a crowd at an indoor event under a red and blue draped canopy. A young man in the centre wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, with long garlands of orange marigolds and red roses around his neck, and smiles while raising his right hand in greeting. Beside him an elderly man in white clothes and spectacles, with a white garland, presses his palms together in namaste. At right, a man in white shirt and trousers with a red garland gestures with both hands toward the central figure, while a camera lens is visible at the far right edge. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in pink with a braid face away from the camera, and a man with a shaved head in white appears at left.2009-11-30A photograph of a festive stage draped in red and blue fabric with glittering trim. At centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban, an orange shawl over orange robes, and a garland of beads and flowers; he is the main figure, with hands folded in greeting by people around him. a person: the central figure has a saffron turban and saffron wrap with a bead garland, though the appearance cue is not conclusive. To his left, a younger man in orange robes touches his shoulder. Men in white kurtas press palms together in namaste on both sides, and an elderly man in white with glasses stands behind. A saffron flag with a sun emblem hangs at the back, and a folded-hands gesture is prominent in the foreground.2009-11-30A seated man in an orange turban and orange saffron wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala and a garland of pink and white flowers, smiles while receiving an offering from a hand held out by a man in white ritual dress with a gold-chained neck and white and gold cloth. Nearby an elderly man in white shirt and glasses bows and holds a small card, while a devotee stands beside a gold-and-red throne. Behind them red and orange decorations hang in a tented pavilion with a red carpet and religious banners. The seated figure's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and garland fits the page's Swamiji reference, though the identity is an appearance-based probable match.2016-05-04A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of a draped stage with red and blue fabric and sparkling trim. A man seated on an ornate gold throne wears an orange turban and orange robes, with long garlands of white, orange and red flowers around his neck and a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair and orange clothing. A man in a white shirt kneels with his head bowed before the throne. Nearby, a young attendant in orange robes stands, and a line of men in white shirts and dhotis reach forward, one gesturing with an outstretched arm. An elderly man in white garlands sits to the right, and a woman in a sari stands at the edge of the frame.2009-11-30A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange draped garment sits on a red throne with gold trim, a white and red flower garland around the neck, hands joined in greeting toward visitors. Standing before him on a red carpet are devotees: a man in an orange shawl over white shirt and red dhoti with a red tilak on the forehead, a man with shaved head in orange and gold clothing wearing a gold necklace, and women in red and maroon saris and beaded necklaces. A boy in a striped navy and white polo shirt stands at right, and a cameraperson with a tripod and people holding phones are in the background, with a gold ornament at the lower edge of the throne.2016-04-29A photograph inside a temple-style pandal decorated with red and blue draped cloth and an Om flag. A central figure in an orange turban and orange robe wears a long white and red garland, a large rudraksha-style bead mala, and ornate gold-coloured adornments. Around him, several men in white shirts and dhotis press in, some garlanding him or holding out hands, one elderly man with white hair and glasses places a garland, and a man on the right wears a red and white garland. A man in orange clothing stands behind. Flowers, lamps and a metal fixture appear at the edges.2009-11-30A ceremonial event in a hall decorated with white and orange flower garlands framing a throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits on the throne, smiling and extending his hands toward an older bearded man in a white kurta who kneels before him and offers something in his palms. Behind the throne, saffron-clad attendants stand near tall bamboo poles with orange pennants. A camera operator in orange clothing films the scene at left, and seated devotees fill the lower foreground. The seated man shows distinctive long hair and saffron robes with gold ornament, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji (probable) as the figure on the throne.2006-07-11