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A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an orange velvet throne-like chair and holds a gold ceremonial staff over the head of an elderly man in a checked shirt and white dhoti seated in a wheelchair. A gold staff rests on the armrest beside him, and a tray of fruit sits on a white table behind. A red curtain backs the scene, a standing bystander in a grey t-shirt watches at left, and a desk fan is visible. The seated figure has a distinctive orange robe, mala and hair, so the appearance-based label applies. a person blesses the seated elderly devotee.

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A photograph of a seated man in a wheelchair, wearing a checked collared shirt and white dhoti, with eyes closed and head tilted back. A person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on an orange velvet sofa, placing one hand on the seated man's head while holding a gold trident (trishul) in the other. Behind them stands a person in white with an orange scarf. A bowl of bananas sits on a white cabinet beside an electric fan, with a deep red curtain in the background. The orange-robed figure with rudraksha and gold adornments fits the appearance cues, so this is a person in person.2010-07-10A seated man in a wheelchair, wearing a plaid shirt and white dhoti, has his eyes closed while a standing man in white with an orange scarf rests a hand on his forehead. A third person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on an orange velvet couch, holding a golden trident-shaped object and touching the seated man's head. Orange cushions, a maroon curtain and a tray of fruit and flowers sit behind them. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala) is present in the scene as the person on the couch, appearing to bless the wheelchair-bound man.2010-07-10A photograph of an indoor evening darshan setting with deep red velvet drapes behind. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi sits on an orange-upholstered throne, his hand holding a gold ornamental vessel to the mouth of an older man seated in a wheelchair. The elderly man wears a light checked collared shirt, white dhoti-style trousers and a thin chain, his eyes closed. A small gold object is visible at the right edge.2010-07-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned multi-strand necklace and matching armbands places his right hand on the forehead of a young man seated in a wheelchair. The orange-robed man holds a folded paper in his left hand. The young man wears a striped grey-and-white button shirt and grey trousers, with a lanyard badge. Behind them a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a dark rudraksha mala stands with hands together, and an older bald man in white is partly visible at right. A standing man in a white shirt watches at right. Small packaged sweets sit on a red tray at lower left, and a water bottle is on the left edge.2012-04-06July 07 20102010-07-07Photograph of an indoor evening darshan on a stage before a dark red velvet curtain. A man in an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala sits on an orange upholstered throne with a red cushion, smiling and clasping hands with an elderly man seated in a wheelchair. The elderly man wears a checked shirt and white dhoti. Standing behind the wheelchair, a man in a light blue shirt and beige trousers leans in to assist, and another man in orange clothing stands in the background. Five people are visible.2010-07-10A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold-toned shawl, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and orange armbands, sitting on a red cushioned dais. He holds a small card in one hand while placing the other hand on the forehead of a seated young man in a striped grey shirt and grey trousers, wearing a visitor-style badge, who sits in a wheelchair. Behind them a standing man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a beaded mala waits, and a red box of small packets sits on the dais at left. A green painted tree backdrop and a patterned tiger-print cloth frame the scene in a plain room. a person: the saffron-robed man with long swept-back hair and layered beaded necklaces is the appearance-based candidate, shown giving a blessing.2012-04-06Photo inside a tent-like hall with a striped decorated pillar. A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair places his right hand on the head of a standing older man in a cream checked shirt and dark trousers, who bows forward with hands folded at his chest. The seated man holds an ornate gold staff. Behind them stands a bald man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. A tray of bananas is in the lower right corner. Two people are clearly visible, with a few partially visible figures at the left edge.2010-07-07July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor hall with deep red velvet curtains behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, sits on an orange upholstered chair with a red cushion and reaches out to touch the shoulder of a seated elderly man in a checked short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti who sits in a wheelchair. Standing behind the wheelchair on the left is a man in a light blue striped shirt and khaki trousers gripping the chair handles, with another person in orange partly visible behind them. A white electric fan stands at the left edge. The seated man on the chair appears to be a person by appearance cues including the long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala.2010-07-10A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe and orange drape sits on an orange velvet chair before a deep red velvet curtain, with a small red tilak on the forehead and long dark hair swept back. Both hands rest on the head of a kneeling man with grey hair, wearing a white shirt and a beaded necklace. A standing person in white clothes with an orange shoulder panel stands at the left edge. The seated figure has a crown-less, rudraksha-free presentation with no distinctive headdress; the scene shows a blessing gesture with hands on the crown of the head. a person cues are limited to the orange robe and swept-back hair, so identity is uncertain.2010-07-07A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with a long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a light blue checked shirt who kneels before him. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala. In the foreground a second person in pale orange clothing bends forward. Behind them stand ornate gold vessels, a gold kalasha and a red and gold metal gate, with greenery visible beyond. The scene suggests a blessing being given.2010-07-17