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A photograph of a ceremony beneath a golden kalpataru (wish-fulfilling tree) sculpture with gold-painted branches and leaves. A figure in saffron/orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold throne, leaning forward to touch the forehead of a small child held by a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with a maroon blouse and jasmine in her hair. A man in a blue-and-white striped shirt and white dhoti stands beside a young boy in white. At left, a person in orange robes bows low with long hair. Flower arrangements in yellow, orange and purple decorate the stage, and a woman in white at right holds a small brass vessel. The figure's saffron robes and long hair are a presentation cue, so a probable identification is noted in the appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne giving blessings.

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January 03 20092009-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a golden Kalpataru (wish-fulfilling tree) with gold-painted branches and gold-leaf accents. A figure with long dark hair and an orange robe stands centre-back, with a shawl-like orange wrap and a long dark mala; the distinctive long hair and orange clothing are the cues, so this is a probable Swamiji presence. A woman in a yellow and white floral sari stands at right, hands on a child. A man in a white-and-blue striped shirt and white dhoti kneels at left, leaning toward two young boys, one in a pink shirt and olive shorts and one in a red-and-blue top and jeans. A young man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands at far left. Yellow marigolds and red flowers decorate the background against woven mat backdrops.2009-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne decorated with white and red flowers, wearing a long red-orange robe with long dark hair, holding a small baby in white clothing. A man in a cream kurta kneels before the throne, touching the baby's foot, while a woman in a cream sari with gold border kneels at right. A standing elderly man in a white kurta and white dhoti watches, and a person in orange saffron cloth stands at left. Vases of orange, pink and white flowers and a fruit offering table appear at right. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long hair and saffron-red robes, but the appearance is uncertain and no printed caption names them.2009-02-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gold ornate throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange and red flowers. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron wrap sits smiling, with a red bindi on the forehead, holding a baby in white clothes on the lap. A man in cream-white kurta kneels with hands folded toward the baby, and a woman in a cream sari with a gold border kneels with hands in anjali at right. A standing man in white kurta is at the left edge and another orange-robed figure is partly visible at far left. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with long hair and saffron clothing, but the page does not confirm his presence, so the candidate is marked unsure.2009-02-15A photograph of a stage event with a large backdrop of banyan tree roots in warm orange tones. A man in an orange-saffron robe with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with red and white flower garlands, holding a microphone. Around him, women in saris and a man in a white shirt stand near the throne; a woman in an orange sari carries a toddler, another child in white stands in front, and a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands to the right. Flower arrangements sit at the base of the stage.2009-08-06February 03 20092009-02-03August 29 20092009-08-29Indoor photograph of a devotional blessing on a stage before a dark red curtain. A long-haired figure in an orange top with a dark beaded necklace reaches out to touch the head of a bald man in white. Beside them stands a younger man in white with an orange shawl, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border holds a small child, with another small child in pink and a boy in a striped shirt nearby. An orange-cushioned throne-like chair is at right.2010-07-02 +1 copiesFebruary 15 20092009-02-15A photograph of a devotional gathering on a stage with a large backdrop of a banyan tree's red-orange aerial roots. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold-trimmed throne with a red cushion, a garland of flowers draped above it. A man in white shirt and white trousers bends forward with hands extended toward him, and a woman in white sari holds a small child on her hip beside them. Other visitors stand nearby: a young man in white with hands joined in greeting, an older man in a cream shirt, a girl in black top and yellow skirt, and a woman in white sari with gold border. Red flower arrangements sit at the base of the throne and electric fans stand at the edges.2008-08-27A stage event with a large backdrop printed with a banyan tree's roots and canopy in orange tones. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long plaited braid sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Several devotees in white and cream clothing, one in yellow with a baby, and another in a yellow sari, reach toward the throne with raised hands. Men in white shirts and light trousers stand nearby, and a white-clad elderly man sits at right. Flower garlands in orange and pink decorate the stage edge, with a blue draped table below and a portable cooler at right.2009-08-06A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in an ornate golden hall. A long-haired figure seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a saffron-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland and a gold chain; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person. He leans forward to touch the hand of a young boy in a white shirt and grey trousers, who stands before the throne. Around them women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, a woman with a hair braid, and people in yellow and orange garments wait or assist. Green foliage, orange and pink flowers, and a red floral bunch decorate the golden backdrop and throne.2009-12-24