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A 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.

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A 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.2010-08-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, smiling as an older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a vibhuti mark on his forehead bows and takes objects offered from his hands. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks and white-clad devotees stand, one woman wears a white sari with yellow border, and one monk with folded hands smiles. A carved gold throne back and orange-red wall form the background, with a rudraksha-adorned seated figure.2010-09-20August 09 20102010-08-09A photograph of a man in a white collarless kurta with a dark rudraksha mala kneeling close to a seated figure in an orange saffron garment and a long dark mala. The seated figure has long dark hair swept back, sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved backrest, and holds the kneeling man's hands. Behind them a bald man in orange and a woman in orange and yellow stand near a black stone deity murti of Ganesha with a small lamp. A wooden box with red cord and rudraksha beads sits in front. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) description through long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne in a devotional darshan setting.2010-08-21A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial staff across his lap, smiling as a man in a white shirt kneels beside him with his hands near the seated figure. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl and a cameraman with a video camera stand by. Gold lamps, brass vessels and a white-robed deity murti with red garment and garland sit on an altar behind.2010-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, sitting in an orange-upholstered chair before a shrine. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with a hand on the seated man's shoulder, while a young attendant in orange stands at left beside a wooden tray holding puja items. Behind them are brass kalasha pots, a brass lamp, marigold garlands and a white deity murti with a small red-clad figure. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly match the a person cues required for identification, so he is described by role only.2010-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving an offering from an older man in orange kurta and white shawl. The seated figure wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala, and has long swept-back dark hair. The man standing at left holds small objects toward him, possibly a tray-offered item. Behind them, a shaven-headed man in orange robe and rudraksha mala looks down, a woman in a yellow-and-white sari stands at right, and another woman in a red sari stands at left. Red and orange drapes and a golden carved cabinet fill the background. The seated figure with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala shows probable Swamiji cues, seated in a ceremonial role.2010-09-20June 18 20102010-06-18A photograph of a seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a gold-tipped staff, with his right hand raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable), seated centre, with long swept-back hair, a red tilak and rudraksha malas. In front, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a small wooden box and conducts a conversation with him. To the left, a man in orange clothing stands. On the right, an older woman in a maroon-and-brown sari sits beside the throne. Behind them are red-painted railings, potted plants and a carved stone doorway.2010-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest, with a red tilak on his forehead, extending his hand forward as a devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl bends toward him to receive a blessing. Behind them stands a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl, and a cameraman is visible at the left edge. In the background a golden altar holds a deity murti in orange cloth with a garland of marigolds and white flowers, flanked by brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum for darshan.2010-07-13A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate silver-and-gold necklace seated on a red velvet throne with a gold-framed back, a garland of yellow and red marigolds draped over the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man in a blue short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers reaches out to clasp the seated figure's hand. Behind them, a man in orange robes and a second orange-clad attendant stand near a large painted backdrop of a deity. Textured saffron cloth lies across the throne arm. Based on the setting and visible cues, the seated figure is a person in person, shown during a darshan-style greeting.2008-10-08A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions. He wears white and red-and-purple flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. A man in a white-and-grey checked shirt and grey trousers stands at left, reaching out with both hands to the seated figure in a gesture of respect. At left edge, another person in orange garments is partly visible. Behind the throne, a large deity murti in orange drapery is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and brass lamps stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garlands, throne) is seated in person, receiving the devotee's gesture.2010-08-01