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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper arm sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like seat, smiling as he touches a small pink packet or paper to the head of a woman who kneels before him with her hair tied back in a red band. Behind him stands another man in orange robes with hands folded, and a third man in white is partly visible. A red-orange curtain hangs behind, with carved stone lion figures on a pillar at the upper right. A figure in white and a red-bordered sari appear at the edge of the frame. The setting resembles a temple or ashram blessing.

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A smiling man with swept-back dark hair sits on an orange-upholstered throne-like seat, wearing an orange sleeveless garment over the shoulders and a long rudraksha mala of dark seeds hanging to his chest. He leans forward, holding a small pink slip or card above a wooden tray. Behind him, a man in an orange kurta with a red tilak stands at left, and another man in white stands behind the seat. A foreground figure's dark hair is visible at the bottom edge. Carved stone lion figures and a red-and-orange curtain form the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identified by the swept hair, orange garments and rudraksha mala while seated in a honoured position.2010-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange shawl and loose orange garment, wearing a long rudraksha mala with large dark beads, sits before a large orange cushioned backrest and a red seat. The figure has long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on the forehead, smiling toward a man in a white shirt who bends forward at the left edge, reaching toward the seated figure's hand. Behind the scene are a gold ornamental pillar and flowers at the left. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, matching the a person appearance cues; the bowing man is a devotee in white.2010-07-29July 13 20092009-07-13A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a sleeveless orange robe and a rudraksha mala, reading a printed sheet of paper held in both hands. Beside him stands a person in white with a dark bead necklace and a gold pendant, gesturing with an open hand, and behind them a man in orange robes with a dark bead mala. A partial white-clad figure appears at the left edge near a white metal railing.2008-07-11A photograph of a temple darshan setting. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair, a white forehead mark and an orange sleeveless robe smiles and reaches toward a devotee. Beside him, a man in an orange robe with a striped orange and maroon shawl leans forward and holds the end of an orange cloth. Devotees in white and striped shirts crowd at left, one holding a small phone. Behind them, a man in a yellow shawl stands near a metal grille, and a bald man in white stands in the background. At right, a deity murti is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and a pearl necklace. The orange-robed centre figure has distinctive long hair and orange attire, so this is an appearance-based a person candidate present in person.2009-12-06A photograph of a satsang gathering in a warmly lit hall with a red drape behind. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala beads, a saffron shawl and gold earrings sits on a raised seat, smiling and extending his hand toward a short-haired woman in white kneeling in front. She holds an orange envelope or gift bag. Around them, a shaved-headed man in orange with a tilak sits, a man in white with a mala stands behind, and a man in a light shirt is seated at the left edge. a person is the central figure, identified by the saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and swept hair, seated in the role of teacher receiving a devotee.2012-07-07December 01 20112011-12-01A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in front of a red draped backdrop. A man with swept-back dark hair, hoop earrings, a long rudraksha mala and an orange saffron shawl sits on a dark cushioned seat, smiling, with his right hand resting on the forehead of a young woman in a white top and a dark rudraksha-style mala. She raises her hand to her cheek and looks up at him. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white clothing include a bald man with white tilak marks on his forehead and a man in a white shirt. A small glimpse of a red and gold offering tray appears at the lower right. The seated figure with the saffron shawl and mala matches the page's a person appearance cues, so this is a person conferring blessing in a satsang setting.2012-07-07A photograph inside a hall with cream walls and a white ceiling fan. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate orange-upholstered throne with a red cushion, smiling and holding a small white paper. Beside the throne, an older man with a grey beard, saffron robe and rudraksha mala leans in holding a tray. In the foreground, a bald man in white with an orange shawl and mala holds white rolled papers, and a younger man in white with an orange scarf stands nearby. Several seated and standing devotees in white clothes fill the background, and a child in pink appears at lower left. Wall fixtures and a dark curtain are visible.2010-07-24August 10 20102010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, taking a folded paper from an older man standing before him. The standing man wears an orange kurta, a white shawl over his shoulders, glasses and a tilak on his forehead, and holds his palms together in a respectful gesture. Behind them another orange-robed person stands near a tray of flower garlands, and a red curtain and a dark wall with printed text form the background.2010-09-20A seated man with hair in a topknot wears an orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl, a beaded mala necklace, and a red tiger-print cloth on his lap. He smiles and extends his right hand toward a young girl in a pink top with a dark ponytail, who smiles back. Beside her, a woman in a white outfit smiles and leans in. Behind them, blurred people stand near a video camera on a tripod, and a white floor-standing cooler sits against a pale wall.2011-12-03