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November 22 20102010-11-22A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-ornate throne-like seat, wearing long dark hair, an orange-saffron robe with gold trim, and layered garlands of red, white and multicolored flowers. Before him, a girl in white and a boy in white kneel and reach toward him. Behind, a man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange stands near floral green and orange decorations. A red ritual mat lies on the floor. A silver vessel with pink fabric sits at right. The scene appears to be a devotional blessing or padapuja-style ritual. a person candidate appearance is seated with long hair and saffron clothing, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, smiling and extending his hand toward two young boys who bend forward to receive his blessing. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a white forehead mark stands at left, smiling and holding a small object, while an attendant in orange robes sits at right. Behind them, a gold-trimmed throne is decorated with bright garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, yellow and magenta, and a backdrop depicts temple carvings. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving devotees, shown in saffron with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair.2010-11-22A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands and a golden seat with red cushions. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak on the forehead and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, receiving an offering from a shaved-headed attendant in orange clothes who holds a silver vessel. A man in a brown kurta and glasses kneels beside the throne, and a young boy in a white shirt sits in the foreground. Standing devotees in white and orange saris and robes surround the throne, with a tripod-mounted camera visible at right. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne in saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a beaded mala, with the shaved attendant in orange performing the offering.2008-07-17August 27 20082008-08-27September 13 20092009-09-13A crowded indoor darshan scene before an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with flower garlands and red cushions. A reclining or seated figure in orange-red cloth rests on the throne while a devotee bows low and touches their feet. A bald young man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the centre, hands joined in front, with another saffron-clad attendant beside him. Surrounding men wear white and cream kurtas, orange shawls and gold-trimmed garments, and some raise hands in greeting. Colourful striped and floral bunting decorates the background wall, and the scene feels like a devotional queue around the throne.2008-07-17A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate gold throne backed by a golden carved panel with a deity motif and yellow and red flower garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes with short hair sits on a red-cushioned throne, receiving the hands of a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl who bends forward with cupped hands. A woman in white sari stands behind the throne area, and another woman in white sari with a long plait stands at right. A man on the left in orange robes with long hair walks past. A gold-edged tray with red and white flower offerings sits on a red carpet in front of the throne. Background shows blue and pink draped backdrops and a fan.2009-08-18July 21 20092009-07-21August 18 20092009-08-18November 22 20102010-11-22A photograph on a stage in front of an ornate gold throne decorated with floral garlands in pink, red, yellow and orange. A seated man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl sits on the throne with bare feet on a red cushion, smiling as a man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans in to place a garland or necklace around him. To the left, an older man in white clothes with an orange shawl and glasses watches. Behind them, a man in an orange robe stands, and to the right two women in white saris with lavender borders stand, one holding an object on the throne's gold table. The scene is a formal honouring ceremony.2009-11-17