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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange at a temple-side pavilion. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair, holds a thread or cord that a man in a white shirt and white dhoti is tying or taking from him, while a tray of offerings sits between them. Behind them a cameraman in white and orange clothing films, a bald attendant in orange stands nearby, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala watches at left. A carved stone pillar, a red curtain, and a sign reading Dhyanapeetha are visible in the background. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes and a swept hairstyle, but the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.

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May 21 20062006-05-21A photograph of a pada-puja style exchange in an ashram setting. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a swept-back long hairstyle and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved armrests and backrest. A man in a white t-shirt kneels before him, hands clasped and extended toward the seated figure's hands, with a small red thread bracelet on his wrist. Behind them, a bald man in white clothing and an orange shawl holds a video camera, and another man in orange and white stands nearby. Red-and-cream walls and a carved stone pillar form the background.2010-08-06A seated bare-chested figure on a red-cushioned gilded throne receives attention from a man in a white shirt who applies a red mark or tying cord to the figure's upper arm. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long gold necklace of beads, a red floral headband, and gold earrings, with a vibhuti line on the forehead. A bald man in orange and gold robes with a beaded necklace stands behind, and several men and a woman in white and dark clothing crowd the background beside a marble pillar. A gold ornate chair back and a red-draped table with a brass object sit in the foreground. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and saffron garments consistent with the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label applies.2012-05-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, his long swept-back hair visible, receiving a clasped handshake or hand gesture from a man in a white kurta and white dhoti standing to the left, who has a gold-coloured ornamental object at his waist. Behind them, other men in orange robes stand near a red curtain, a white floor fan and a microphone stand are visible at right, and a standing man in a pink shirt appears at far left. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) presenting as a guru seated on stage; the printed page places him at the event.2010-09-08December 13 20112011-12-13A photograph of a seated figure in a red-cushioned golden throne receiving a devotee. The seated person wears an orange saffron shawl over orange clothing, a rudraksha mala, and has a red tilak on the forehead; he smiles while holding the hands of a man in a white-and-blue striped shirt and dark trousers who stands before him. Between them is a silver tray with fruit, apples and a yellow fruit. Behind, a photographer in white clothes holds a video camera, and a man in an orange shawl stands nearby. A golden carved backrest and a sign reading Dhyanapeetam with a list of donor names appear in the background. a person appears in the seated throne role, with cues of orange saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a throne setting.2010-08-06A photograph inside a marble-walled hall shows a bare-chested figure seated on a red cushioned dais before an ornate gold throne-back. The seated man wears an orange-saffron cloth, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and heavy gold ceremonial beads, with a red-and-gold headband and gold bangles; he is smiling. Standing beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace touches the seated man's arm with sandalwood paste, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses and gold bracelets, applies it to the seated man's arm. Several devotees in white and dark clothes crowd behind them. A red and gold cloth lies in the foreground. a person cues are the saffron wrap, gold beaded necklace and gold-throne setting, presented as a ritual abhishekam-style anointing moment.2012-05-12June 27 20102010-06-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace receives a rolled scroll from a man in a white shirt and dhoti at a ceremonial exchange. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold and red throne-like chair, extending his hand. Behind them, several men in orange and white stand; one in orange robes watches, and another in white holds a black DSLR camera. A brass plate of fruit, including apples and bananas, sits on a wooden table beside them, with an orange curtain and red pillars in the background. Probable Swamiji: the seated saffron-clad figure with long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads is seated on the throne and is the central honoured figure, though the appearance is only a candidate.2010-08-06December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a temple-style hall with orange and red walls. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair wears a large garland of dark green leaves and pink flowers, head bowed. A bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands beside a wooden table, and an older man in white shirt and dhoti stands at left, handling items on a white cloth. A man in orange robes with rudraksha mala and a younger man in white with a yellow shawl stand at right. Brass lamps and a red-and-gold door frame appear in the background. A Hindu temple-style setting with an orange upholstered chair.2010-07-23A seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-framed throne in front of a colourful painted temple-gopuram backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white trousers leans in to hold his hand and ritual items, and a man in a grey-and-yellow plaid shirt stands at the right edge. A second older man with grey hair and glasses stands at the upper left. In front of the throne are a pink-and-maroon cushion, a white tray with several apples, and garlands. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate seated in person, while the man in white performs a hand-based ritual gesture.2010-02-10