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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long garland of white jasmine, pink flowers and green leaves, reading a small printed sheet held in both hands. A bald older man in a white shirt and spectacles leans in and rests his hand on the seated figure's head in blessing. Behind them hang gold-striped curtains and a white draped backdrop, with a hanging floral decoration at upper left. A bangled wrist is visible at the right edge. The seated figure has long swept-back black hair and a small forehead mark, consistent with the appearance of the a person candidate named on the page, though the identification is uncertain.

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A 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.2010-01-10A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, a thick white-and-red flower garland and a long rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead. He sits in front of a large white cloth backdrop lit warmly, with red drapes behind. An older woman with grey hair in a bun, dressed in white, leans forward and rests her hand on his arm, while papers lie scattered on the white covering in the foreground. The man's appearance, with long hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, is a probable match for a person, though the visible cues alone leave the identity uncertain.2008-06-22A photograph of two men in a decorated room with white draped fabric and orange marigold garlands hung along the back. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a white and red flower garland with pink lotus flowers, is seated on a wooden chair and reaches forward to touch the chest of a standing man. The standing man wears a white short-sleeved shirt, a black bead necklace, and a white tilak on his forehead, and holds a small shell. Flower garlands and a glass display cabinet appear at the right edge. The seated man in orange has long swept-back hair and matches the presentation of a candidate, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the seated man is described by role only.2010-01-19A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a white flower garland with pink and green accents, placing his right palm on the forehead of a older man in a white short-sleeved striped shirt who is bowed before him. The seated man smiles warmly. A white cushioned seat, a microphone on a table, a small tray of sweets and a yellow plate sit at the left edge, with dark draped curtains and green foliage behind. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee.2006-10-21A seated man in an orange-red saffron garment wears a long white and red flower garland and a red tilak on his forehead; he has long swept-back dark hair and smiles warmly. A bald older man in a light blue shirt bows forward with his head near the seated man's lap, hands in anjali, while the seated man rests a hand on his shoulder. On the right, a woman in a cream and red sari with a dark beaded necklace raises her palm toward them. Behind them is a large white circular backdrop against dark red drapes.2008-06-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17A seated man in an orange robe with a yellow and green marigold garland sits on a white cushion and smiles while placing his hands on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with palms pressed together. Behind them a woman in a green sari with gold border and a woman in a beige sari stand with hands folded, and two men in orange robes stand at right with palms joined. The floor is covered with a floral red and green carpet. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in orange robe with long swept-back hair and garland, giving blessing to a devotee.2010-02-17A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white jasmine garland and a red bindi, smiling as he places his hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who bends forward. Ornate gold-toned carved decor and red flowers appear behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments, and is blessing the devotee with a head touch. A third person in pale pink clothing stands at the right edge.2010-02-07July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a white floral garland with red beads, sitting before a large white curved backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. In the foreground, a man in white kurta and trousers, with a dark collar cord, stands with both palms raised near the seated man's face in a blessing gesture. Warm stage lighting, deep maroon curtain at left. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), a seated figure in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a garland, receiving the blessing.2008-06-22January 26 20102010-01-26November 13 20062006-11-13