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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on an ornate cream throne with black carved wooden arms, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a saffron wrap over one shoulder, his bare feet resting on a silver tray holding flower petals. He smiles down at an elderly white-haired man in white clothes who bows with his head pressed toward the feet, hands cupped in reverent greeting. A woman in a white saree with gold border kneels beside them with hands folded in prayer, and a young boy in a striped yellow and purple shirt stands behind. Behind the throne hang orange drapes swagged with marigold garlands, and a silhouette figure with raised arms appears on the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, orange turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial seating.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a gold-toned necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white kurta with an orange shawl. The devotee's palms are pressed together at his face, and the seated figure holds a silver-toned ceremonial staff across his lap. Behind them are red draped curtains and a gold textile, with other seated devotees in the background.2012-07-11July 17 20082008-07-17August 08 20092009-08-08A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe and a white and yellow flower garland, smiles on an ornate silver throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands. A woman in a white saree with brown patterned border bends forward to touch his bare foot resting on a silver pedestal, in a paada pooja. An older man in white kurta and a bald-headed man in white stand nearby; a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left. A turquoise bucket, scattered petals and a brass oil lamp are on the floor, with a red-carpeted stage and blue curtain behind. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, identified by long swept hair and saffron-orange robes, receiving paada pooja.2007-07-29November 20 20092009-11-20A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest, red cushions, and garlands of white flowers and orange marigolds. a person is shown in orange saffron clothing with ceremonial gold-toned necklaces, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. In front, a woman in white clothes kneels with her hands together, facing the throne. Behind them, a shaved-headed young man in orange robes sits near a steel bowl, and another woman in white with a red shawl sits in the background. Rose petals and flowers cover the floor, and a tall tapestry with colourful patterns hangs at the back.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a bolster. Two men attend him: a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a silver tray on yellow cloth, and a man in white kneels at his feet, bowing forehead to his feet during a paada puja ritual. A microphone stand stands beside the throne against a maroon curtain, with flower-covered pillars at right. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, orange robes and ceremonial garlands fit the probable Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the scene matches a Guru Purnima paada puja.2007-07-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate cream throne with black carved arms, smiling as devotees honour him. An older man in white kneels and touches his bare feet, while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a red-clad woman bow with folded hands beside a silver tray holding red flower petals and offerings. A child in a striped shirt stands behind. The backdrop has orange drapes, yellow and white marigold garlands, and a silhouette of a figure with raised arms. Padapuja is shown. Seated man is Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-orange robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala on a throne.2012-03-31January 18 20092009-01-18A devotee in white clothes kneels barefoot on a red and cream rug at the feet of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-shaped armrest and red velvet cushions. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a light-coloured garland, with long dark hair swept back. The devotee's hands are pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a second man in white with an orange shawl sits on the floor. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, and a red-and-orange patterned cloth hangs in the background with a standing fan nearby. The seated figure appears to match a person, shown receiving reverence in a darshan setting.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial puja on a gilded throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded necklace sits on the throne with a lion-carved armrest, smiling and extending a hand. In front of him a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl bows and touches a silver pedestal. Around them stand other men in orange and white garments, and flowers, fruit and marigold garlands are scattered on the red carpet. A red and gold cloth banner hangs on the left wall. Text on the lower right reads . Setting appears to be an ashram hall2008-07-17