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A photograph inside a thatched-roof pavilion with woven palm-leaf walls and a pink-painted raised platform. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a pink throne draped with red cloth and smiles, with one hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in white shirt and white trousers. A standing older man in white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl, wearing glasses and a gold bracelet, leans on a walking stick and watches. A red cushion sits beside the throne. a person (long swept-back hair and saffron robes on a throne) is seated, with the kneeling devotee receiving blessing.

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A photograph inside a round thatched-roof pavilion with pink-painted base and decorative white scrollwork. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange shawl sits on a raised pink platform draped in red cloth, with a red cushion beside them, and smiles at a man kneeling on the floor in a white shirt and grey trousers. A standing older man in white kurta and white dhoti, with an orange shawl over his shoulder, watches nearby, holding a walking stick. The setting suggests a seated darshan or blessing moment, and the seated figure's appearance carries saffron clothing and long hair, so a person identification is noted.2006-10-08October 08 20062006-10-08A photograph inside a thatched hut with a pink arched throne upholstered in red satin. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, bare feet, and a small red and gold fabric on the throne, smiling and holding a cane-like object. Before him an elderly man in a white kurta bends low with hands folded in reverence, while a woman in a green shawl with orange border stands with folded hands. Behind them men in white shirts and orange shawls stand near a framed portrait of a turbaned man on the wall, and a thatched roof and curtain surround the space. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and saffron clothing consistent with the a person description, though appearance alone is uncertain.2006-10-08A photograph inside a thatched-roof hut with a pink-trimmed alcove. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on a raised pink throne draped with red cushions and a red cloth, holding a walking cane. A man in a white shirt kneels at the throne's side, bending forward and holding an object in his hands in a gesture of reverence. A red flower rests on the thatch behind the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and an orange robe, cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, presented as a seated guru receiving a devotee at a throne.2006-10-08July 25 20122012-07-25October 08 20062006-10-08October 08 20062006-10-08A photograph in a hall with a red curtain and blue wall. A long-haired man in orange robes and a multicolour flower garland sits on a white cushioned seat, his hand raised in blessing. In front of him a man in white kurta and white dhoti kneels and bows low, touching his head to the floor on a red mat, with dark powder or ash on the ground. Two men in white with orange shawls stand behind, one wearing glasses, and a partly visible person in white is at the left edge. A fan, a potted plant, a water bottle and a small wooden table are nearby, and a decorated altar with red drapery stands at the right.2006-10-21A photograph inside a hall with a red curtain backdrop and a blue wall beside a deity murti with a kalasha-style figure and flowers. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a multicolour flower garland sits on a white cushioned seat, smiling and gesturing. Probable Swamiji seated in a throne-like chair, with his distinctive long hair and saffron clothing as visible cues. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, and a man in white kneels with hands folded in namaskar at the front, facing the seated figure. Other men in white and orange shawls stand at the left edge. A fan, a potted plant, a wooden side table with a water bottle, and a red mat on the floor complete the scene.2006-10-21A photograph of a satsang-style ceremony indoors. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl with gold necklaces and armbands sits on a red and black zebra-patterned throne-like seat, smiling, while a devotee in white kneels before him and touches his feet. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits with palms pressed together. Behind them is a large backdrop of a banyan tree beside a temple arch with painted figures. A small brass offering tray with fruit sits on the floor at right, and a cooling unit stands at left.2012-07-25A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage. A bald man in a white shirt and dark trousers bows low, touching the feet of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair, who sits on a gold-framed chair with a red patterned cushion. The seated figure's head is slightly bowed and one hand rests on a gold armrest. A younger man in white kurta and dhoti with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left, and a partially visible person in orange with a red border is at right edge. Behind them is a backdrop of a forest scene with trees and a red panel with temple carvings. Three people are visible.2009-12-18A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate hall with red and gold floral wall panels. A seated figure in orange robes with a red bindi and red top sits on a gold throne with a red cushion and a garland of yellow and purple flowers. A man in a white shirt and jeans bends low, touching his forehead to the bare feet of the seated figure, while holding a silver tray with fruit and a flower. A standing figure in orange robes with a red-bordered shawl is at right, holding a tray. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left. Four people are visible.2009-08-25