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A seated man in orange robes and a white flower garland, with long dark hair, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling woman in an orange sari with folded hands. A young child in a checked shirt stands before her. Behind them, two men in white dhotis and shirts stand near orange marigold garlands, and a red tray holds fruit. A seated attendant in orange on the right holds apples. A banner of a tree and floral decorations form the backdrop, with a patterned rug on the floor. The seated man's identity is not established by the image and is marked unsure.

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A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-yellow flower garland sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, reaching out to touch a small child in white clothes held by a woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border and glasses. Behind them a saffron-robed priest with a shaved head holds a white thread, and a young woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at left. A man in orange robes at right watches. Floral garlands in orange, yellow and pink decorate a green arch and a large gold ornamental backdrop with a carved deity medallion.2009-12-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe and white flower garlands smiles while extending his hand toward a young boy in white clothes who is holding out cupped hands to receive a gift. The seated man wears a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala across his chest, and sits on a red cushioned chair draped with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Behind them, a woman in white and yellow stands beside a table holding fruit and flowers, with a golden ornamental deity murti and a gold-framed backdrop in the background. The boy wears a white dhoti-style outfit and a dark bead necklace.2010-10-12A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange-brown draped garment, a red flower garland with a gold pendant, and a gold-and-yellow fabric edge, reaches out to bless a shaved-headed young boy in white kurta and orange shawl who bows with raised hands. Behind them, women in orange and yellow saris stand and watch, one wearing glasses and beads; a red velvet curtain hangs at left, and a tray of small packets sits in the lower left corner. The setting suggests a satsang or blessing moment with a mix of devotee roles. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and giving blessings with long swept-back hair, an orange draped garment and a red garland.2013-05-28A photograph of a seated devotional reception in a room decorated with orange and marigold garlands. A man in a white shirt kneels on the floor offering fruit to a long-haired person seated on a white-draped bench. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a white and red flower garland and smiles while accepting the offering. Beside them, another person in an orange robe holds a plate of fruit. A small boy in a checked shirt stands at the left, and a woman in an orange and green sari stands nearby. Other attendants in white clothing move behind, and a backdrop shows a painted scene of a tree and deity imagery draped with flowers.2010-02-18A photograph of a house visit in a bright marble-floored room. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland sits on a low seat, raising both hands in a gesture of blessing toward devotees. A woman in a red and gold silk sari bends forward to receive it, holding a red apple. Seated beside them, a woman in a green sari and a man with a bare chest and sacred thread sit on the floor holding fruit. Behind them, standing devotees include a woman in a mustard sari and a woman in blue, a man in white dhoti with a tilak, and young men in white robes with yellow shawls and orange wraps. A framed painting of Hindu deities hangs on the wall. A tray of bananas and fruit sits in the foreground, and a white floral rangoli is visible on the floor. a person appears as the figure in orange with the long hair and garland, presented as the figure being honoured; he is seated and blessing.2010-02-18March 13 20082008-03-13A seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a white flower garland with multicoloured ribbon-like ties places his hands on the head of an older grey-haired man in a white shirt. A woman in a red blouse and floral sari sits in front, bowing with hands raised, and a yellow tray of sweets sits nearby. A white electric fan and palm plants stand behind.2006-10-21A festive home gathering decorated with marigold and chrysanthemum garlands and a floral backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and gold-coloured beaded necklaces sits smiling on a seat, his hands in a steel bowl of pink petals; he appears to be a person by his long swept-back hair and saffron clothing. Nearby, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti ties a yellow thread around the head or neck of a woman in a red and gold silk saree. Around them stand other devotees, including a woman in a purple saree holding a small child, a man in an orange top, and smiling onlookers. Apples and sweets sit on a tray in front.2010-01-19November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes wears a white flower garland and long, swept-back dark hair, and reaches to receive a small red fruit from a young woman with glasses, a green dupatta and a red-and-blue salwar kameez who kneels before him. An older woman in a cream sari with a red border stands behind them with her hands raised, and a man in an orange shawl and a young man in a yellow cloth stand nearby, with onlookers in white and green at the back. The setting is an interior with white-framed windows and a sculpture at the left edge. Visible cues for the seated man include saffron clothing, long hair and a garland, so the appearance-based label applies, and his role is that of the person receiving an offering.2010-02-17July 17 20082008-07-17Indoor photo of a devotee home during a seated gathering on a striped floor mat. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white flower garland with red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and a deep red-brown robe holds a trident-like staff and gestures with one hand while facing the group. Around them, several shaven-headed young men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and tilaka sit or stand, one holding the staff. A seated man in white with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth sits with hands folded in front of a brass plate of flowers. Women in saris and standing men in white dhotis and saffron cloth watch from the background near a doorway. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and ornate red robe with garland, shown in the role of the person being honoured by seated devotees.2014-07-01