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A 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.

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A seated figure in long, flowing saffron-orange robes with long dark wavy hair and a gold-bead necklace leans forward, smiling, and rests a hand on an elderly man in a white shirt who kneels before them. A second man in a white shirt and white dhoti, wearing a rudraksha-style bead mala and a round blue rosette badge bearing a portrait, stands behind and touches the kneeling man's head. Another person in white and orange is partly visible at the top right. Behind them stand a carved stone relief panel with figures and brass ornamental railings with lamps, and an orange wall. The saffron-robed figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and gold-bead adornments, consistent with a person, seated in a blessing role.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 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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A 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 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 seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace, with long dark hair, smiling as she reaches toward a brass bowl of flowers and fruit on a wooden stand. A man in a white shirt with a white floral garland and folded hands bows smilingly toward her. Behind them, a man in white with a gold chain and another in white with a grey beard stand near a red-and-gold temple gate, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. Four to five physical people are visible. The seated figure's appearance and saffron robes with ornate gold necklace are compatible with the page's a person claim, but the person is not clearly distinguishable from other saffron-clad figures, so identity is uncertain.2010-07-24A 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 and a long gold bead necklace, smiling, with long dark hair and a red bindi, being honoured by a devotee in white who bows low with folded hands and a white flower garland. Behind them two older men in white shirts stand, one with a rudraksha-style mala and the other with hands in namaskar. A brass bowl of flowers and fruit sits on a wooden table at left, with brass lamps and a red-pillared shrine behind.2010-07-24A seated man in long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a sleeveless orange top, sits on a white-draped throne-like chair with a red cushion and orange-edged cloth, smiling and extending his right arm toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala, bending forward and touching the seated man's hand. Behind them, a standing man in orange kurta and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand near brass vessels, a kalasha, a plate of red flowers and a wooden box with fruit on a stone platform. a person seated on the throne receiving a devotee, with attendants and puja items nearby.2010-06-13June 18 20102010-06-18A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an orange-draped chair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe, a long necklace of gold-coloured beads, and a small red tilak on his forehead. He smiles broadly while extending his hands to a young boy in a white t-shirt who sits close in front of him and holds out his palms. Behind them an older man in white clothes and a garland stands near a stone pillar, and a brass lamp stand with a golden finial rests at left beside a fruit on a wooden table. The setting is an outdoor gathering with green foliage behind a pink railing. Visible people: the seated man, the boy, and the older man in white, plus a partially visible person at the right edge.2010-07-24