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A seated man with long, dark, wavy hair wears saffron-orange robes and a heavy gold necklace of large ornamental beads, smiling broadly toward two older men. One elderly man in a white shirt and a garland of white flowers leans in with folded hands, while another man in white with grey hair also bends forward. Behind them stands a dark carved stone shrine niche with a figure in relief, beside a red railing and brass lamp stands. A seated man in orange with long hair and gold beads is shown with an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) label, as he has long swept hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold adornment; the scene shows him receiving devotees in a temple setting.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in flowing saffron-orange robes and a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace seated on an orange-draped chair, smiling and leaning toward an older bald man in a white shirt and white trousers who bends forward and gestures with one hand. The older man wears a dark bead mala, a blue rosette badge with a small orange-robed portrait, and holds a bunch of beads. Behind them, a younger man in white with an orange shawl and bead necklace stands. The background shows a dark carved stone relief with a deity figure, a brass oil lamp on a stone pedestal, and red railings.2010-07-24A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand gold-bead necklace seated on an orange-cushioned chair, smiling and gesturing with his hands. Beside him stands an older man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and a blue ribbon badge bearing a small portrait. Behind them are a carved stone sculpture of a deity and tall brass lamps on a stand, with an orange-clad attendant at the right edge. The seated man matches the presentation cues of the Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold beads, seated as in a satsang setting. A shrine-like sanctuary with a stone pillar carving forms the backdrop.2010-07-24A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an orange-cushioned chair, wearing orange saffron robes and a gold-coloured bead necklace, laughing broadly while extending his hands toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The older man bends forward and clasps the seated man's hands. Behind them stands another older man in white with a flower garland, and a partially visible figure in white at the edge. A brass bowl with fruit sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass oil lamps and a green banana plant in the background, beside a stone temple-style pillar. a person is shown seated and laughing in orange robes with a long hairstyle and bead necklace; the setting suggests a darshan-style blessing.2010-07-24July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of an outdoor blessing scene. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a gold-bead necklace sits smiling on an orange-cushioned seat, one hand resting on the head of a grey-haired man in a white shirt who kneels before them. A second man in a white shirt and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, wearing a blue rosette badge with a portrait, stands behind and places a hand on the kneeling man's head. A carved stone pillar and brass lamps stand in the background, with an orange-painted wall at right. The robed figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold-bead ceremonial necklace, seated in a blessing role.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a heavy gold-beaded necklace, gesturing with both thumbs up and smiling broadly. The figure sits on an orange-draped chair beside a brass lamp stand and a brass tray with fruit. A man in white shirt and white dhoti, with white hair, stands bent forward with folded hands in front of the seated figure, wearing a white flower garland. A second man in white stands behind him. Behind them are stone carvings and a temple-like pillar with green foliage. Seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair, orange robes and ornate gold beaded necklace, so the appearance cues suggest a person, seated and receiving a devotee's greeting.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A photograph in a temple setting with gold-trimmed ornate pillars and a golden shrine behind. A figure with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned seat, leaning toward a man in a white shirt who bows with his back to the camera. A hand rests on the bowing man's shoulder. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the shrine, and an orange cloth drapes over the seat's armrest. a person: the seated figure shows long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is the central honoured figure receiving a devotee.2010-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala smiles and touches the shoulder of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt who presses his palms together in namaste. The seated man has long dark hair and a red tilak, and sits on a white cloth-draped seat in front of stone steps carved with floral motifs. A brass bell and a brass offering tray sit on the steps behind, and another person in white stands at the left edge. A gold ornate chair arm is visible at the lower right.2007-07-28A 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 padapuja in an ashram setting. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits smiling on an orange-draped seat, one hand raised in blessing. A white-clad elderly devotee kneels at his feet, washing or touching them. Behind them, an older man in white with a floral garland stands with palms pressed together, and a younger man in white wears an orange scarf. To the left are brass lamp stands, a brass plate with fruit on a wooden table, and a green plantain-leaf decoration. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold rudraksha-style necklace, marking him as the central figure receiving padapuja.2010-07-24A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead garland seated on an orange-draped throne-like chair, smiling broadly as he places his hand on the head of an older man in white clothes who bows and clasps the seated man's hand. Behind them, a standing man in white and another in orange smile, and a second elderly man in white with a white flower garland stands at right. Behind the throne are brass oil lamps, a brass vessel with a lemon-like fruit on a wooden table at left, and a grey stone carved pillar and green foliage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long, swept-back dark hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha-style beads, consistent with the page's description of the event.2010-07-24