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A woman in a yellow silk saree with a multicoloured border presents a framed photograph to a figure in an orange and gold robe on a stage decorated with flower garlands and a golden parasol. The orange-robed figure, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, smiles and holds the frame with both hands. A man in white dhoti with a red shawl sits at left, and a seated elderly man in a purple silk shawl sits at right beside a woman in white. Behind them stand a large floral backdrop, gold ornamental chairs, a deity murti garlanded in flowers, and a golden peetha-style throne. a person: the orange-robed figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron robe fits the appearance cues, presented as the recipient of the honour.

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A stage event with floral-garlanded deity murti and a golden throne backdrop. A figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a red-and-gold stole stands barefoot on the right, receiving a gift from a man in a bright yellow silk dhoti and shawl who holds a small framed photo. Beside them, a man in white dhoti and red-bordered shawl stands behind, and a woman in a yellow sari sits at left. A golden ornate umbrella hangs above and an empty brown velvet chair sits at right. Caption reads Ardhanareeshwara-themed satsang setting.2010-11-21A stage event with a long-haired man in an orange sannyasi robe with gold border and a rudraksha mala exchanging a framed photograph with a man in a gold-bordered yellow silk shawl and grey trousers. Behind them stands a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a red sash. On the left a woman in yellow sari sits beside a seated elder in white dhoti with red shawl. Behind the stage is a decorated deity display with garlands, a golden umbrella and a temple-gopuram backdrop; a brown velvet throne chair is at right. The framed photograph is a printed image held between them.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 24 20092009-11-24A man in a white shirt and grey trousers, with a saffron-coloured shawl draped over his shoulders, presents a framed photograph to a seated figure on a gilded throne. The seated figure wears saffron robes, has long dark hair, and sits on a red cushion amid marigold and red flower garlands. Behind the throne is a red and gold patterned wall. On the right, a man in orange robes stands holding a small object, and other men and a woman in white stand nearby. The framed photo shows a figure in orange robes and a white beaded necklace. Appearance-based candidate present: Swamiji (probable), identifiable by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a throne with garlands, with the presentation of a framed portrait as the central act.2009-08-25Photograph of a stage event with a bare-chested, long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl standing barefoot at right, appearing to receive a gift; the figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron/orange ceremonial clothing with gold border and fits the probable Swamiji description, so his identity is Swamiji (probable). Before him, a man in a gold-yellow silk shawl and grey trousers offers a tray. Behind them a white-robed priest in red shawl stands near a gold-decorated stand. At left, a woman in yellow sari sits in a chair beside a gold chair. Behind the stage, a decorated deity murti with a flower-garlanded arch, a golden umbrella overhead and a backdrop of temple columns.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a stage event at an ashram hall. A bald man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left holding a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Center, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala is handing a framed photo or book to an older man in a dark brown vest over white dhoti with a purple shawl. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with garlands, under a yellow umbrella, with a gold throne and floral arrangements on either side. Other people sit at the edges, including a man in white with a red shawl at left and a woman in white at right.2010-11-21A gold-and-red throne canopy scene under a tent. A seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arms, surrounded by brass trays of offerings. Standing before the throne, a line of devotees in white and bright clothing press palms together in prayer; one woman wears a yellow and multicolour sari. Two saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, one holding a white flower garland. Striped and patterned rugs cover the floor, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of the event, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed from the image, so the seated figure is recorded as a sannyasi on a throne.2009-12-16A stage at a satsang with a backdrop of a temple-pillar and garden mural. A bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at left holding a silver tray of fruit. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, orange robe, gold chain and rudraksha-style beads smiles and raises his hand near a microphone; he matches the page's Swamiji cues, so he is a probable Swamiji. A woman in a white sari holds a framed photograph toward him. Behind them are golden thrones and deity murtis garlanded with marigolds and flower strings, with a decorative orange-and-gold canopy overhead. At right, an older man in a brown kurta and orange shawl sits in a red-cushioned chair with hands folded, and a small oil lamp appears at the lower right.2010-11-21