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A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark swept-back hair and a red-and-white flower garland, placing a pendant on a young boy in a striped grey shirt who leans forward on a gold-trimmed throne. A monk in orange with a turban-style orange head covering and a gold ceremonial necklace stands behind, and a woman in white on the left steadies the boy's arm. Gold-framed decorative carving, green foliage and orange and red flowers surround the throne, and a small icon-like image appears above.

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December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremony at a decorated seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a gold necklace, is reaching toward a small boy in a white shirt who leans forward. Behind the seat is an ornate gold panel framed by fresh flowers in red, orange and white, and cushions in red and cream. To the left, a standing man in saffron robes with a gold chain and bangles holds a white cord, while a woman in a yellow top and a woman in white stand nearby. The scene appears to be a blessing or ritual offering, with a child receiving attention from the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron with long hair, flower garland and gold necklace is consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a decorated hall. A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with an orange-and-gold trim, wearing a long pink and white garland, sits on a gold-ornate throne with cream cushions and red and yellow flower garlands at its base. Behind the throne a gilded carved backdrop and green foliage decorations frame the scene. A priest in an orange robe and orange head wrap, with a beaded necklace, stands beside the throne holding a thread and offerings. A woman in white with a striped bag and a young boy in white kurta with a mala watch and take part, the woman bending forward with hands together.2009-12-24A photograph of a ritual at an ashram event. A young boy in a light green vest and grey collared shirt bows his head forward while a man in long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robes, a red-and-white flower garland and a gold-coloured ornate necklace reaches to touch the boy's head, with a golden throne-like seat in front of them. A second saffron-robed man with a gold pendant necklace and a bangle stands at left, and a young girl in yellow is partly visible behind. Behind the scene are green foliage and bright orange, white and pink flowers in a floral arrangement, and a gold decorated backdrop. The scene reads as a blessing or padapuja-style darshan.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A seated man in long swept-back hair and an orange saffron robe, wearing a pink and white floral garland and gold ornaments, sits on a gold throne-like seat while holding a small flower or ritual item toward a boy in white kurta with a rudraksha mala. A man in a white shirt leans forward with his hands on the boy's head in blessing. Behind them, a priest in orange robe and gold necklaces and a woman in white stand near a decorated arch of green garland and flowers, with a red-and-white flower decoration on the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robe, ceremonial gold necklace and garland, seated on an ornate throne.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring in a decorated hall. A young boy in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to tie a thread or band around the wrist of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, pink and white flowers. Behind him, an older man in an orange robe and a dark-haired woman in orange stand near a gold-carved throne-like seat, with floral arrangements of red and orange flowers and green foliage. The seated figure has long dark hair and an orange robe, and a gold-carved peetha is visible behind.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring. A young boy in a turquoise shirt kneels at the left, holding flower petals or offerings toward a seated man on a large ornate gold throne. The seated man wears an orange saffron dhoti-style garment, a multicoloured flower garland and a red-and-white garland, and has long swept-back hair with a red tilak on his forehead; he smiles and extends his arm to the boy. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands behind them holding a brass plate. To the right, a standing man in saffron robes and a gold bead necklace with a medallion looks on. The throne is flanked by floral arrangements of orange and pink flowers and a pink-and-white backdrop, with a microphone stand and metal bowls on the floor.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sannyasi-style garment with a long swept-back hair and a pink and white flower garland, appearing to hold a small brass or metal implement to the mouth of a young boy in a white shirt, with a black thread necklace. Behind them a standing man in white shirt and white dhoti wears an identity badge, and a monk in orange robes with glasses stands nearby. Behind the throne are floral decorations in red, orange and yellow, and gold carved panels on a golden throne. The appearance of the seated figure with long hair, orange robe and garland matches the page's Swamiji label, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person.2009-12-24