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Photograph of an indoor ceremony in a hall with a green curtain behind an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests and maroon cushions, draped with pink and white flower garlands. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange head wrap, with a green leafy garland and white flower garlands, receives honour as a standing man in white clothes places a yellow bead garland around his neck. Two women in white saris stand behind on the left. In front are silver bowls of flowers, fruit, rice and offerings, a red-cushioned footstool, and a brass lamp on a side table. The garland-placing man is clearly a devotee or priest, and the seated figure shows swept-back hair, orange robes and an orange wrap, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm a person identity.

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July 13 20032003-07-13A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an interior hall with red-and-cream walls and a lattice window. A seated figure on an ornate carved wooden throne with red velvet backing wears an orange saffron-coloured robe and orange turban, with a white shawl draped over the shoulder, and is adorned with white and yellow flower garlands. A bearded man in white kurta and dhoti stands before him, placing his hands on the seated figure's head in a blessing. Another man in white clothing stands at left. Pink flower petals and offering trays with red flowers and small bowls sit on the floor, along with a brass bowl on a side table, and the throne is decorated with pink and white garlands. The scene resembles a padapuja-style honouring ceremony.2003-07-13July 13 20032003-07-13July 13 20032003-07-13A seated man in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red velvet back, draped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves, with pink and white flower garlands hung across the throne's carved arch. Lion-shaped carvings flank the seat. A man in white clothes with his hands pressed together and a pink flower bunch offers respect at the left, while another person in white stands at the right edge, and a dark green curtain hangs behind. The setting is an indoor hall with a lattice window.2003-07-13July 13 20032003-07-13A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing saffron-orange robes and a long yellow-and-white flower garland, seated before a floral-decorated altar framed with white jasmine and red and orange blossoms. Two men in white kurta-style clothing with orange shawls stand beside him; one adjusts the orange cloth on the seated figure's lap, and a young child with long dark hair kneels at the lower left. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and ceremonial garland, seated in a Padapuja-style setting with devotees attending.2007-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet back against yellow curtains under a thatched canopy. A man in white kurta drapes a white flower garland over the seated figure's head while a tray of fruit and offerings rests on a low table. Women in white saris kneel on mats at lower left and right, and a standing figure in orange robes and a shawl observes at left. Books and brochures lie on a side table. The scene reads as a padapuja-style honouring ceremony. The seated figure fits the Swamiji appearance cues of saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable match.2009-09-07A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring on a gilded throne-like seat beneath floral garlands in red, yellow, orange and purple. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a crown-like headdress and an ornate gold necklace with a long garland, and smiles while raising both hands to the crown. Before him, a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels and bends low to wash or touch the feet of the seated figure. Behind, a bare-chested assistant in white holds a rudraksha-style cord, and a man in white holds a silver tray with a white offering. A woman in a yellow sari stands at the left edge. Flowers and a wooden shrine cabinet with lit lamps stand in the background. The seated figure has distinctive saffron clothing, crown and gold ornaments, consistent with a probable Swamiji presence.2011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with red cushions and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. The figure wears an orange robe and a white and orange flower garland, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool strewn with pink petals. A man in white ritual clothes and a red-beaded necklace kneels before him with palms joined, while another man extends a hand toward him. To the right, two women in green and red saris kneel beside a silver plate of yellow flowers and a kalasha-style brass vessel. A low table on the left holds red boxes and fruit. Gold curtains form the backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron-clad ceremonial cues and is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, shown in person in the scene.2009-08-16A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gilded footstool receives honour in a decorated pavilion. He wears a cream turban and a white kurta with dhoti, with long necklaces of white flowers, red blossoms and peacock feathers, and a red floral garland at the chest. A woman in an orange sari with a long braid stands at left, raising a flower-topped ritual implement over him while holding a small silver bowl. Another man in orange stands behind her at left. Flower petals cover the red carpet, a golden canopy with floral swags hangs above, and the throne is flanked by golden lion figures. The seated man has a turban, white clothes and feather necklace, a presentation that is consistent with the page's account but not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-01-01December 27 20062006-12-27