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Indoor photograph of a small orange-walled room with a dark red, ornately carved throne-style chair on the left. A woman in a red sari kneels beside the chair, reaching toward a brass plate of food. A man in saffron robes with long hair and a rudraksha-style mala stands centre, holding the plate, while a man in white kurta bends forward to receive it. Another man in saffron stands behind and a bald older man in a white shirt is at the right edge. Framed pictures hang on the wall behind them. Several heads of other onlookers appear in the foreground. a person candidate by appearance: the saffron-clad man with long hair and a mala, and the appearance is consistent with the page's identification, so this is a probable in-person presence.

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Annadhan in 20092009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and a shawl draped over his shoulder, reaching to accept a plate of food from a standing sannyasi in orange robes. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas sit or stand at the edges, and a bald man in orange kneels at the lower right. A seated man in a white shirt holds a small item in the foreground. The room has a red draped backdrop, a blue floor and a green mat, with a pair of sandals on the floor. The seated man's distinctive long hair, orange robes and rudraksha-adorned attendants suggest a person receiving offering in a ritual setting.2012-01-02A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe with no sleeves, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red cushions, bare feet on a red mat, smiling and raising one hand toward a man in a white shirt bending forward at left. Beside the throne, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl sits on a chair, and a man in orange robe holds a sheet of paper behind a white table bearing a plate of fruit. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one with vertical tilak, surround the scene against a dark blue curtain.2010-09-05A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, bare feet resting on a red rug. A kneeling man in a cream shirt reaches toward him, while a standing man in an orange robe with a red shawl holds a plate of fruit and flowers on a white table, and a man in white with an orange shawl smiles nearby. Several men in white and yellow shawls stand behind, one shaved-headed in a white robe with a red shawl. The scene suggests a devotional reception with offerings; a stylised logo sits at upper left.2010-09-05January 02 20122012-01-02A seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red velvet cushions, extending his hand while a man in a white shirt kneels on a red mat before him and reaches out. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe stands at a white table holding a tray of fruit and flowers, and several men in white shirts with red or yellow shawls stand around them against a dark blue backdrop. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the long swept-back hair, orange robe and throne, and is shown receiving a devotee.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in orange robes with long wavy dark hair, extending a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in orange robes whose head is bowed. Standing around are several men in white shirts and white dhotis, one holding a small plate of offerings. Behind them a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands near a table holding fruit, a banana bunch, flowers and a red-and-yellow fruit. Dark blue draped curtains form the background.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in a gold and red throne with a kalasha-like gilded backrest, wearing a loose orange-saffron robe and dark long hair, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a rolled document. On a white stool between them are a plate of fruit and currency notes. A saffron-robed attendant holds a clipboard behind them, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around. A small red-and-maroon footrest sits at the base of the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) by his saffron robe, long swept-back hair and throne seating, shown in person; the kneeling man and standing men are devotees and attendants. Seven or so people are visible.2010-09-05July 26 20112011-07-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a formal reception in a hall with a navy blue backdrop. A woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, sits on an ornate red-cushioned golden throne and smiles while extending her hand toward a man bending forward. The man has long wavy dark hair and wears a magenta-maroon shirt over an orange dhoti, and holds a small object in one hand. Between them, a white-draped table holds a silver tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. Behind them, several men stand: a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head, a man in white with an orange shawl, and men in white with yellow scarves at left.2010-09-05August 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of a room with a long-haired man in orange saffron robes seated on a red upholstered throne with gold trim, a red footstool before him. Next to him a bald man in orange robes and a bearded attendant stand near a wooden cabinet. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels on the floor before the seated figure, holding out his hands toward him. Standing on the right is a man in a yellow short-sleeved shirt and a man in a pale green shirt, and a bald priest in a white dhoti and gold beaded necklace stands behind. Behind the throne a reddish-orange draped cloth and a deity murti are visible. A small white plastic chair sits in the lower left foreground. The scene appears to be a devotee performing padapuja or paying respects in an ashram room.2010-09-08