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A photograph in an indoor hall with dark draped backdrop and an orange cloth on the floor. A standing man in a white kurta with rudraksha mala holds a red fruit and raises his hand to the seated figure's head in blessing. Around them stand several devotees in white: a woman in a cream sari with gold border, a young woman in white with glasses and rudraksha mala, and others. Ritual blessing scene consistent with a pada pooja or darshan. a person seated on throne.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, raising one hand to touch the forehead of a young man in white shirt and trousers who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several people in white ritual clothing stand in a line behind him on an orange cloth, including women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas with lanyards. A woman in a cream sari holds a tray or plate. The floor is covered with an orange cloth and a few scattered petals, and dark drapes frame the stage. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and visible rudraksha-style adornments, consistent with the description of a probable Swamiji.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe, a long gold ceremonial necklace and long dark hair, with one hand raised to the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds a rudraksha-style mala and a small object in his hands. Around them stand devotees: a bald older man in a white shirt at left, a girl in a white embroidered dress and gold-bordered skirt, a woman in white with an orange shawl, and others in white clothes behind. A dark curtain backs the stage. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. Swamiji candidate appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold necklace seated on a throne, with the page noting his presence; identity is probable from these cues.2010-01-02 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair seated on an ornate gold throne with gilded carved backrest and white cushion, smiling broadly as a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and bangles raises his hand to touch the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. Two women stand at left: one in white shawl with gold bangle, another in black sari with dark beaded necklace holding a small booklet or paper. A man in white shirt stands at the far left edge beside a red backdrop and a red-and-gold carved pillar. A white curtain and palm fronds are visible through an open window behind. Possibly a pada puja or personal blessing during a darshan at the ashram. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair and gold throne is the appearance-based candidate, seated on a throne and receiving the blessing.2009-12-15January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long gold necklace on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, receiving an offering. A woman in white with glasses and a rudraksha-style mala holds a red fruit or offering toward him, while a young woman in white with an orange-and-white scarf and a row of standing devotees in white and cream clothing watch. Several people stand with hands folded in namaste, one man in white with a mala and glasses at the back. A small white table holds a red box and offerings. Orange cloth covers the floor and dark curtains form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing, a gold necklace and a throne, so he is a.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The man stands with palms joined in respect and bowed slightly. To the left, a woman in a cream sari with a brown mala and gold bangles stands with hands clasped, smiling. A small framed picture rests on a wooden table beside the throne. Behind them a backdrop shows a forest scene with temple carvings, and several people in white clothes stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (seated figure on the throne) blessing a devotee, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron robe, gold necklace and throne.2010-09-11August 09 20092009-08-09November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesDecember 15 20092009-12-15August 02 20152015-08-02A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes and a white-and-red floral garland receiving a visitor on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back. The seated figure, with short dark hair, is applying a mark to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands before him. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a girl in white clothing stand close together, holding a small framed item, while a man in white kurta stands nearby. A seated woman in a yellow top is visible at lower right, and a gold-shaded canopy and red drapes frame the scene. The setting suggests a darshan or ritual blessing moment in a tent-like pavilion with a red-and-gold backdrop.2009-12-24