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A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne-like seat, viewed from behind-left, wearing a tiger-striped saffron-and-black garment and a long garland of white and red flowers with green leaves, with a gold ornate object near the shoulder. Two women kneel at the right in front of a white-draped low platform covered with yellow flower petals: one in a white blouse with an orange shawl and long loose hair, the other in a red blouse, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a red bindi, both with hands extended toward the platform in ritual offering. Behind them, several people in saffron and orange robes stand in a hall, and a green-lit screen is visible in the background.

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A photograph of a seated man with a tall upswept dark hairstyle, white tilak on forehead, wearing an orange-red ochre robe and multiple beaded malas and a gold pendant necklace, seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne with ornate gold carved lion-head armrests. He is handing an object to a woman in an orange-red sari who reaches toward him with cupped hands; another woman in a white sari with an orange border sits beside him, and a man in white kneels in the foreground. Behind them women in white saris with gold borders stand under tall garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the long swept-back hair, ochre robe and ornate gold necklace while seated on the throne.2016-01-30A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ornate hall with cream marble walls and gold-trimmed decor. On the left, a seated figure in orange-brown robes wears a long garland of pink and yellow flowers and rests his feet on a low table, with a golden lion sculpture behind him. Facing him, a woman in a white sari kneels over brass plates and trays, while a woman in orange and a man in white with an orange shawl sit with hands pressed together in prayer. A shaved-headed man in white sits at the far left edge. Green foliage hangs from the top of the frame and draped curtains sit in the background.2012-12-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin-patterned cushion, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with a ceremonial necklace, a white sandalwood mark on his forehead, smiling with one hand raised. Beside him a woman in white clothing with a brown rudraksha mala kneels on a green-bordered cloth holding a certificate. Behind them a silver trident stands among potted green plants, and a golden altar with yellow drapes and garlanded deity images is visible.2015-02-15December 16 20122012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16A photograph in an ornate hall with red and gold decor. A bald man with a red-orange shawl, a flower garland and a tilak sits on a large gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red tiger-striped cushions. He smiles and gestures with one hand. In front of the throne, a man in white kneels with palms pressed together. To the right, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands with her arms outstretched. A silver tray of bananas sits in the foreground.2014-08-26A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate hall. A figure seated on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions wears a saffron-orange garment, a pinkish-brown turban, and a red and pink flower garland with a rudraksha-style bead mala; they hold a white ceremonial item. Their bare feet rest on a tray of brass plates holding lamps and offerings. Seated devotees in orange and white garments with orange shawls, one holding incense sticks, perform worship around the tray, and purple and white orchids decorate the throne. a person is the seated figure receiving padapuja, with the caveat that the appearance cues are partial. Other visible people include a man in white with an orange shawl and several women in saffron and white, plus partially visible people at the lower right.2012-12-17December 16 20122012-12-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha beads, smiling and extending a hand to a young woman in a white dress who offers a small silver vessel. Behind the throne are garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and a golden deity murti. Smiling women in white saris and orange-bordered shawls stand nearby, and young men in white shirts with rudraksha malas watch with hands folded. Partial heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. This is a Swamiji (probable) candidate appearing in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-07-31October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesMay 03 20142014-05-03