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A man in a white shirt and grey trousers, with a saffron-coloured shawl draped over his shoulders, presents a framed photograph to a seated figure on a gilded throne. The seated figure wears saffron robes, has long dark hair, and sits on a red cushion amid marigold and red flower garlands. Behind the throne is a red and gold patterned wall. On the right, a man in orange robes stands holding a small object, and other men and a woman in white stand nearby. The framed photo shows a figure in orange robes and a white beaded necklace. Appearance-based candidate present: Swamiji (probable), identifiable by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a throne with garlands, with the presentation of a framed portrait as the central act.

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August 25 20092009-08-25A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a temple-style hall with red and gold patterned walls. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe over a red undergarment and sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with marigolds and red roses; he is smiling and his bare feet rest on a red cushion on a golden stool. A man in a tan shirt and light blue trousers bends forward to offer something at his feet, while a standing figure in an orange robe at right holds a white cloth. Two women in white saris stand at left, one wearing gold bangles and a dark beaded necklace.2009-08-25August 25 20092009-08-25July 23 20092009-07-23A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red-and-maroon border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a sandalwood-marked forehead, with bare arms and a gold armband. Before him, two men in white ritual cloth kneel at a gold tray of pink flowers and lit incense sticks, one with hands in anjali. Two women in orange saris kneel on the right, one offering a flower, the other with palms joined. Behind is a gold-trimmed drape and a cluster of flowers. a person: long rudraksha mala, saffron robe and gold throne cues.2011-02-28A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man in a white shirt and jeans bows forward, pressing his head toward the seated man's hands while the seated man rests a hand on his head, in a blessing gesture. Beside them, a woman in a white sari with a gold border watches, and other men stand at left and right, one in an orange garment. The background shows a red and gold patterned wall hanging and gold lamps overhead. A throne-side devotional blessing is depicted. a person is the seated figure in orange with a swept-back hairstyle and ceremonial throne setting.2009-08-25A seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions, draped in a long green-and-yellow garland of leaves, yellow and red flowers. A man in a white T-shirt and blue jeans leans in to place the garland over the seated figure's head. On the left, a woman in a yellow saree with an orange blouse and long braid stands with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a standing man in an orange robe with long dark hair watches with hands folded. A white flower heap sits on the golden platform in front, and gold curtains form the backdrop. The seated figure's identity is not established by visible cues here; roles are described only.2009-08-15August 06 20092009-08-06October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesAugust 25 20092009-08-25A photograph of a ceremonial reception in a canopied pavilion. A smiling man in an orange robe and orange shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back, flanked by gilded lion figures. A man in a dark blue jacket and white trousers bows forward and offers a flat folder or document with both hands. On the right, a bearded man with long hair in an orange robe and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together. Behind them, several people in orange robes and a woman in a yellow shawl and white garment stand near a table holding fruit, a bottle of water and a small framed picture. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at the left edge. Red and orange draped fabric covers the walls.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage with a large golden throne backed by pink lotus petals and a golden crescent. A seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching red turban sits on the throne, wearing a white and orange flower garland, with bare feet resting on a pink flower offering. Standing to the left, several people in saffron-orange shawls and white dhotis bow or stand, one bending low with hands together; one holds a bunch of marigold garlands. On the right, a bare-chested attendant in a rust cloth holds a ceremonial trident and a brass tray. Dark blue draped tent fabric forms the backdrop. A possible identity cue for the seated figure is the red turban and ceremonial garlands, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm the candidate.2014-05-21