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A photograph in a temple setting. A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles while a older man in a white striped shirt and blue jeans bends forward to offer him something, holding his hand. A woman in a pale top is partly visible at left, and a cameraman with a camera stands at the upper left. Behind them are a deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlands of orange, purple and yellow flowers, brass lamps, and a red cushioned orange throne. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, seated on throne.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned chair, smiling and reaching out to touch the face of a man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A second man in white kneels at the lower left, partly cut off. Behind them is a golden urn and brass vessels with flower garlands, a carved stone pillar and a red-and-gold metal gate. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page. The scene reads as a darshan blessing at an ashram temple setting.2010-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala over his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on an orange cushioned seat before a golden altar. A man in a white striped shirt kneels or bends forward at the lower left, facing him, with white and red wrist threads. Behind them are gold-covered ritual vessels, a gold kalasha-style pot, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and a white deity murti in a golden niche.2010-07-07A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, bare-shouldered, with long swept-back dark hair, wearing layered gold necklaces and gold armlets, smiling warmly while holding the hands of a young man in a navy and grey striped polo shirt who stands before him, offering something. Behind them is an altar with two large ornate gold-and-silver deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and white flower garlands, and an orange cloth draped in front. A man on the far left holds a camera. Ash markings are visible on the seated figure's arms and shoulders, and a golden kalasha-style offering with garlands sits at the lower right. The scene appears to be a devotional darshan or ritual exchange.2006-05-21May 21 20062006-05-21A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and long dark swept-back hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits in an orange throne-like chair in a temple-style setting. He is smiling as a man in a blue polo shirt and khaki trousers bows forward and touches his forehead with both hands. Behind them stand two men in white dhoti and shirt, one with a saffron shawl, and a gold-coloured altar holds garlands of marigolds and red flowers, a brass kalasha and oil lamps. A tray of sweets sits on an orange-draped table near the seated figure. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan or blessing moment.2010-07-01May 21 20062006-05-21July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 19 20102010-07-19A photograph of a darshan exchange in an indoor hall with white walls and draped white fabric overhead. A smiling older man in a pink striped short-sleeved shirt and a thin gold chain holds out cupped hands to receive an object from a man in orange robes seated on the right, who has long dark hair tied in a knot and gold ornaments visible at the lower edge of the frame. Behind them stand several men in white kurta-style clothing, one with an orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, and a young man in a white shirt with a yellow scarf. A tray of sweets sits at the right edge. The orange-robed man presents the item to the devotee, who appears to receive it respectfully.2010-08-04July 11 20102010-07-11May 21 20062006-05-21A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a long gold-bead necklace smiles and raises a hand, while a white-clad elderly devotee kneels and performs padapuja by washing the feet with water over a red cloth. A standing man in white shirt and white dhoti wears a round blue badge with a portrait, and another man in white stands behind. Behind them are a black stone carved relief panel, a brass lamp stand, banana leaves and a brass tray with fruit at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair, saffron clothing and gold beaded necklace matches the candidate cues.2010-07-24