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A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, draped over a zebra-striped cushion on a raised seat, leans forward to place a hand on a small child in a pink and multicolour outfit with a name tag. The child stands on a rangoli-decorated floor with a brass plate holding small boxes and a cloth. An older woman in an orange shawl and gold bangles steadies the child. Behind them, devotees in white and orange sit on red mats, a ceremonial staff with a gold top stands at left, and a silver SUV and tripod appear in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a raised seat.

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Outdoors at an event, a long-haired figure in flowing saffron-orange robes sits on a cushioned seat with a zebra-print pillow and a gold ceremonial staff at left, reaching to adorn a small girl in a multicoloured orange top and pink pants. The girl wears an ID badge and stands on a yellow-and-orange patterned mat. A white-clad older woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl holds her gently, while other people in white and saffron sit or stand behind a red carpet, with palm trees and a white vehicle in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and saffron robes, and is seated as a guru receiving devotees.2008-12-24Outdoor event under a canopy with a red carpet. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-draped seat with a zebra-striped cushion, smiling as he reaches toward a small boy in white kurta standing on a yellow flower-patterned mat. Behind him stand a man in saffron shawl with an ornate gold necklace and a man in white with rudraksha mala. Women in saffron shawls and white saris and seated devotees in white sit on the red carpet. A silver puja vessel and a copper pot sit on a mat in front, and a parked silver SUV stands behind a row of colourful streamers.2008-12-24A photograph of an outdoor event under a canopy where a long-haired person in a flowing orange robe sits on an orange-draped seat with a striped cushion, tying or fastening a white thread onto the wrist of a young girl in a colourful orange, pink and green top with pink pants and an ID badge. Behind them a golden staff with ornate top and a rudraksha-style bead necklace are visible, and an orange ceremonial figure sits nearby. Around them, people in white and orange clothing, a woman in a pale blue sari with beads, and a woman in cream with orange border watch seated on a red and patterned carpet. A golden water bottle and a small pink-wrapped gift box sit on the carpet, with a blue and yellow rangoli design beneath the seat.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat with a zebra-striped cushion, bending forward to place his hands on a small girl in a white sleeveless dress who stands before him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace. Behind him a man in orange holds a tall gold-topped staff, and another in orange wears a gold chain. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris line a red carpet under a thatched pavilion, with a brass vessel and a small orange towel in front of the seat.2008-12-24An outdoor event on a red carpet under a canopy with blue and pink streamers. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a zebra-striped cushion behind them, and hands a small object to a young girl in a white dress who stands before them. Beside them a bald man in orange robes and a long gold ceremonial necklace holds a gold staff. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing watch on the carpet, a silver SUV is parked behind, and a few people stand in white. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange robe and a seated ceremonial role, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-12-24A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a thatched canopy with a red carpet. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe sits on an orange-draped seat with a zebra-striped cushion and touches the head of a child in white clothes, who stands before them. a person is seated on the orange seat, with long swept hair and an orange robe; he is blessing or touching the child's head. To the left, a man in white holds a tall golden ceremonial staff, and another man in orange with a gold chain stands nearby. Behind, people in white and orange sit on the red carpet and stand, a white SUV is parked on the road, and a tray with small gift boxes lies by the seat. Vibrant yellow and pink hanging decorations frame the top of the canopy.2008-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in full orange-saffron robes on a striped cushioned seat, holding a thread or string over a brass plate as a young girl in a white top and pink skirt stands before them on a small flower-shaped rangoli. Behind them, a standing man in a white dhoti holds a stick-like object, a bald man in saffron robes wears a large gold necklace and holds a ceremonial staff, and a woman in a blue-and-white sari wears a rudraksha-style mala. Devotees in white and orange sit on red carpeting under a tent, with a child in a white dress among them. A small brass vessel and a bottle sit nearby, and a woman in an orange shawl stands at the back.2008-12-24Outdoor ceremony under a canopy with a palm-thatched structure behind. A person with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe sits on an orange-draped seat with a zebra-striped cushion, placing a hand on the shoulder of a young boy in a cream kurta. Other attendees in white and orange garments stand and sit on red mats around them, and a golden staff with a finial is visible at left. Probable Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, orange robe and gold necklace, seated on the throne-like seat blessing the child.2008-12-24