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A photograph of a devotional blessing in a home or hall decorated with floral arrangements of pink, white, red, orange and yellow gerbera daisies against a gold-striped curtain. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a white and pink flower garland places his hand on the head of a kneeling older man in white clothes, who bows forward with hands together. A second saffron-robed figure with a shaved head kneels beside them, while a woman in a red sari with gold border stands at the left and a younger man in white kneels at the lower right. A white draped cloth covers a seat behind them. The saffron-clad figure with long hair has distinctive long swept-back hair and a flower garland, but the appearance is not conclusive enough for a firm identification.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne placing both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward. The seated figure wears a long-sleeved saffron/orange robe and has long dark hair swept back; the man receiving blessing wears white with a red-and-white beaded necklace. Behind the throne is a gold repoussé backrest with a relief of a deity, edged with yellow and purple marigold garlands. To the left, a flower arrangement of white lilies and red roses sits on a white pedestal beside bamboo stalks and green draping. In the bottom left corner a man in an orange garment kneels and looks up toward the scene. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person (saffron robe, long swept-back hair, ornate throne), placed in a blessing (padapuja-style) moment; the page does not place him at this event.2008-10-18 +1 copiesIndoor photograph in a room with dark wood cabinets and a mirror. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland sits in a cushioned armchair and rests his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. That devotee bows forward with his hands clasped. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and gold bangles stands with hands folded, and women in saffron and gold saris and a red-bordered sari look on. A seated young man in orange sits at lower left, and a white-draped table holds a cake at left. The orange-garbed seated figure with flowing hair and garland matches the page's identity cues, so the central figure is labelled as a probable Swamiji in person.2008-10-15A photograph in a small room draped with white cloth and strung with orange and white marigold garlands. A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, smiles and places a hand on the head of a bald man in white kurta who bows forward and holds an offering, possibly a fruit. Behind them a man in white with a tilak stands watching. A girl in white dress stands at right and a child is partly visible at left. Glass display shelves hold small figurines and framed items, and a garland runs along the wall.2010-01-19A seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesJuly 01 20142014-07-01July 07 20142014-07-07July 04 20142014-07-04 +2 copiesJuly 27 20092009-07-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a red undergarment, sitting on a white and silver brocade throne cushioned with red bolsters. Behind them a wall of yellow marigold garlands hangs. A man in a white kurta, with a silver wristwatch, leans in and places a hand on the seated figure's forehead, while his other hand rests on their knee. On the left an older woman in a beige sari stands watching, and a person in a blue shirt is partly visible at the right edge. Several people are visible.2009-09-11December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a white and pink flower garland, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a gold necklace sits at the left, and a woman and another person in white garments are partly visible at the bottom. The gesture appears to be a blessing given to a devotee. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange garment and a white flower garland, matching the page's identification of Swamiji at this event.2010-01-10December 05 20092009-12-05