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A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded golden throne with a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban with a red tilak, long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and bangles, appearing to receive devotees. A bald man in orange robes and rudraksha malas stands at left, and an attendant in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at right beside a basket of fruit. Several seated men in white shirts and a man in a white cap sit in the foreground, with one devotee's hand extended toward the central figure.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A temple ritual scene in a decorated hall. A tall man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, stands at right holding a folded white cloth, appearing to receive or present an offering. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial necklaces. Beside him, a priest in a golden-yellow silk shawl and white dhoti faces the scene, with a shaved-headed attendant in orange to the left. Front center stands a golden peetha throne backed by a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple marigold and white flower garlands. Brass plates of offerings, sweets and red fruit sit in front, and a bundled decorated item with blue ribbon appears at left.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph at a celebration on a gold-decorated throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and red-and-pink floral garlands sits on a red cushioned gold throne, extending his hands to receive a small offering. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and floral garlands on a throne. Around him, several men in white shirts and dhotis with orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in greeting; one man in a white shirt holds a small offering, while a man in a red turban-like cap and a man in a white shirt stand nearby. Behind them is an ornate arch of marigolds and red, white and purple flowers, with a gold throne backrest carved with floral motifs.2008-01-01A photograph under a white tent shows a figure seated before a large golden throne-like structure decorated with a band of marigolds, roses and multicoloured flower garlands. The central seated figure wears an orange-saffron turban, a saffron robe and a multi-strand beaded garland, and is handing a small object to a devotee. Beside him, a bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a garland sits, a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right, and a man in orange with glasses stands further right. Several devotees in white and orange clothing, including a woman with her hair tied back, sit in the foreground.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushioned armrests, draped in flower garlands of red and yellow and wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white turban. The seated figure has long dark hair and receives offerings on a wooden table covered with apples, fruit and a silver tray. Around the throne, several men stand: a man in a white shirt bends forward with hands on the table's gold trim, a man in a yellow shirt holds an apple at left, and a man in orange robes stands behind the table. A black board on the back wall reads Dhyanapeetam and lists donor names. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept hair, turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2010-08-01August 15 20102010-08-15July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and rose garlands, pink and orange flower heaps, and a golden trident (trishul) propped beside him. He wears a saffron-red robe, a saffron turban, a white-and-green garland and a rudraksha mala, and is being honoured by attendants. Around the throne, a man in white shirt and dhoti and a man in orange robes with a gold necklace pour or offer items from brass vessels (kalasha) into an abhishekam-style setting, while a young woman in white with red-bordered dress stands at right. A painted backdrop of a forest scene and seated sages/deity murtis appears behind a white tent canopy with hanging flower strings. The visible readable name is an English caption on the photo: Swamiji candidate present; appearance is recognisable from the saffron robe, turban, mala and ornate throne, so it is a probable in-person identification via appearance cues.2009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-cushioned throne under a white tent, framed by a large garland arch of marigolds, red and purple flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes and a yellow-beaded mala, smiling and resting a hand on the armrest. Devotees in foreground crowd close, including a man in a pink shirt, a man in white with a gold-bordered cloth, and a woman with a rudraksha mala. a person appearance cues: orange turban and ornate garlands on the throne, in_person seated candidate. A gold ornamental canopy frames the throne.2011-07-15December 20 20112011-12-20