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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and a red cushion, wearing a long red rose garland and a dark rudraksha mala. He smiles and rests one hand on a cushion while his other hand rests on the head of a man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind the throne stand a deity murti with gold ornaments, a red and gold backdrop, and tall brass oil lamps. At the bottom, a woman with blonde hair in a blue top bows with her forehead to the floor before a pile of red and white flower offerings. A partially visible bald man stands at the left edge.

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August 08 20102010-08-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved, rounded back. The seated figure wears orange robes, a thick red-pink flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on the forehead, smiling with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, saffron robes, ornate throne and garland cues. In front, a man in a white shirt kneels, reaching up with one hand raised toward the seated figure, while a bare arm in white sleeve appears at the left edge. Behind the throne are red drapes, gold pillars, and colourful silk fabric with garlands.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a thick red rose garland and a small tilak on his forehead; he has long dark hair swept back. Before him a man in white kneels and bows his head toward the throne, placing his hands on a low orange cushion scattered with red flowers, while a woman in white with a light blue shawl stands at the right with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind the throne are a deity murti draped in red and gold, a yellow and white flower garland, and gold oil lamps on ornate stands. Practices suggest padapuja, a foot-worship offering, with the kneeling devotee offering a garland at the seat's feet.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red and pink flower garland around his neck and a rudraksha mala on his chest, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in red fabric and adorned with gold jewellery, pink and white flower garlands and a gold crown-like headpiece. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white shawl bows forward with his hands raised near the seated man's head. The gold filigree pillars and lamp stands frame the scene.2010-08-10 +1 copiesAugust 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesAugust 01 20102010-08-01August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes wears a long red and pink flower garland and a red bindi, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion before a red-draped shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti with gold ornaments and yellow-and-purple flower garlands. A bald man in white clothes stands at left, bending forward with his hands near the seated figure. At right a woman with long curly hair in a grey shawl and dark striped dress stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. At far left a cameraman in an orange garment films the scene, and gold lamp stands line the shrine.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved scrollwork and a red cushion, wearing orange saffron robes and a long pink-red flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds the golden armrest with one hand while a bald man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at left with hands joined near his face in reverence. At right a woman with curly dark hair and a grey-beige knit shawl stands with palms pressed together. Behind them are yellow and red drapery, garlands of marigolds and a bowl of fruit at lower left. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a ceremonial garland, seated on a throne while others honour him.2010-08-10 +1 copiesAugust 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti, shaved head, bending forward to touch the chin of a seated figure. The seated figure wears a saffron/orange robe and a long red-pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scroll-like backrest, and has long dark hair swept back with a red tilak on the forehead. A golden pillar and a deity murti with a yellow and red floral garland are behind them.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a long red-pink flower garland and a red bindi on his forehead. He raises his right hand, holding a gold ceremonial staff or sceptre, while a bald man in a white striped shirt bows with his head near the staff. On the right, a woman with curly hair in a beige knit top holds her palms together in namaste. Behind them stand gold lamp stands, a red draped backdrop and a decorated gold arch with hanging ornaments and flower offerings. The seated man is a person by saffron robes, flower garland and throne setting, though his face is not used for identification.2010-08-10 +1 copies