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A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes wearing a white and maroon flower garland, smiling and seated on a white-draped chair in a room with yellow walls. A standing attendant in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands behind, and a young man in a white shirt sits in front with his back to the camera. A man in glasses and white clothing sits to the right beside a silver ritual vessel with oranges, and a small altar with framed deity pictures, a brass oil lamp and flower garlands is visible on the right. Presentation cues consistent with the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange robes and garland give a probable identification of Swamiji, seated in darshan-style blessing of visitors. Four to five people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and white flower garland with dark red beads, smiling broadly, on a white-draped chair. A young boy in white kurta and pants stands before them, holding a small bouquet, while a kneeling person in white is touching the boy's back. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a tray, and several saffron-robed attendants stand at left. A brass oil lamp, a silver tray of fruit and a white decorative vessel sit on an orange-draped table at right, in a marble-floored interior with carved wooden doors. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange garment and a flower garland, and is positioned as the honoured guest receiving the boy.2010-01-10A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a white and red flower garland, smiles while sitting in an orange-draped chair in a home room. A person in orange robes stands at right beside a shrine with gold-framed deity pictures, marigold garlands and brass lamps. Another person in orange at left, wearing an orange head wrap and silver bangles, faces him. A framed picture of a child deity hangs on the wall. Fruit and a pineapple sit on a table nearby. a person: the seated man has long swept hair, saffron robes and a flower garland.2010-01-10Indoor photo of a seated figure on a white-draped chair in an orange saffron robe with a red and white flower garland, barefoot on an orange mat, with a tall dark plait down the back. A man in a light beige short-sleeved shirt and trousers stands bowing with hands folded, facing him. On the left, a standing man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl looks toward the seated figure. On the right edge, a man in a blue shirt stands with hands together. Behind them, a framed devotional picture of deities hangs on a white wall beside a barred window, and a low wooden table holds a tray of red fruit, flowers and a basket. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long hair plait and a flower garland, so the in-person candidate is the seated figure receiving a visitor.2010-02-17A 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 photograph of a seated woman in orange robes wearing white and red flower garlands, seated in a white-covered chair and smiling as she holds her hands out toward a young man in a white-and-grey shirt who sits on a wooden stool before her. A standing figure in orange robes with a gold ornamental necklace holds a gold staff, and a man in white kneels at right beside a fruit-filled silver tray. Behind them are a brass oil lamp, framed devotional pictures and a gold-trimmed vase on a shelf, with a red-and-white curtain at left.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated figure on a white cushioned throne-style chair in front of deep red velvet drapes. To the left, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl leans in, and an older man with white hair and a pink wrap stands with his back partly turned, his hand resting on the younger man's arm. On the right edge, a woman in a blue sari is partly visible, and a small gold object and a tray with decorations sit beside the throne. Scene shows a formal greeting or darshan moment.2010-07-13A photograph of a devotee visit in a plain white-walled room with beige curtains and a small wooden shelf. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a thick white and red flower garland sits on an orange-draped chair, smiling and gesturing toward two men in white shirts and white trousers. The man on the right holds an orange and a small offering, while the man in the centre holds a fruit-and-flower offering. A shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace kneels at the seat's base, and a standing man in orange robes holds a folded white cloth and a red-and-gold cloth. A brass pot and a low table with books sit nearby. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is uncertain.2010-01-10A seated man in orange robes with a long white flower garland sits on a white-draped couch with gold-bordered cloth and pink cushions, hands pressed together in greeting and smiling. Behind him stands another man in orange robes with his hands clasped at his chest. A man in a white shirt and cream trousers leans in and touches the head of a woman in a gold-and-cream sari who bows before the seated man. Orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands hang on the wall behind, and rose petals lie on the floor in front. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive orange-and-gold ceremonial clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is left unsure.2009-07-27A photograph of a home-blessing visit inside a room with a tiled wall in beige and pink tones and a dark wooden side table. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a long, swept-back hair and a sweeping orange shawl sits smiling, wearing layered garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flowers, a wooden bead mala around the neck, and holding a rudraksha mala in the hands. Before him, a man in white ritual clothes kneels beside a red tray of puja items, and a small boy in a white t-shirt kneels at the front. A man on the right with a grey beard and glasses wears an orange robe. A fruit plate, a water bottle and a small silver puja vessel sit on an orange-draped table.2010-01-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned seat in front of a dark red backdrop, with long swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around him, partly blurred in the foreground, one in a white shirt with vertical stripes turned toward him.2010-07-29A 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.2010-06-13A photograph in a small room with orange-painted walls. A central figure with long dark hair and a vibhuti mark on the forehead sits on an orange-draped chair, wearing an orange robe, a pink and red flower garland, and a heavy gold bead necklace; he smiles while a man in a white shirt reaches toward him holding small objects. A framed photo on the wall shows a long-haired figure in orange. Another man in white and yellow sits at left, and a man in orange and a man in white shirt with rudraksha beads stand at right. The scene reads as darshan with an offering. Probable Swamiji is seated, with long swept-back hair, orange robes, a gold necklace and a flower garland; the seated figure's cues qualify the appearance-based label.2010-01-19