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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he places his right hand on the forehead of a younger man in a white kurta. The seated man sits on a red cushioned seat before golden ornate arches and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The standing devotee has his hands joined in front of him. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).

A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a bare left shoulder and a long rudraksha mala around his neck smiles as he raises his palm toward a younger man seen from behind, who wears a white kurta and a rudraksha mala. The seated man has swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white markings on his forehead. Behind him is a gold-embroidered red cushion or throne and a painted backdrop of figures near water. The seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) receiving a gesture of greeting from a devotee.

A photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.

February 09 2012

December 17 2011

A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red velvet throne with ornate gold back panel, smiling with eyes closed, a red bindi and white tilak marks on his forehead. Opposite him a man in white kurta and dhoti has his raised palm toward the seated man's face in a blessing gesture, a rudraksha mala visible at his neck. Behind them a painted mural and a gold-toned ornate lamp stand. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and distinctive rudraksha adornment, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a probable identification based on these cues. Two physical people are visible.

A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. He reaches forward to touch the head of a second man in a white shirt, who is seen from behind with his hand raised. Yellow marigold garlands and red fabric draped behind them. The seated man is identified only by appearance: a person, seated and blessing a devotee.

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May 09 2012

November 25 2011

A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange wrap with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial pendant, placing both hands on the head of a balding man in a white shirt with a purple lanyard. The seated figure sits on a red velvet-covered throne beside an ornate gold carved panel, in front of deep red draped curtains. The white-clad man bows forward as he receives the blessing. Only a sliver of another person's head is visible at the bottom edge. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-style darshan.

December 01 2011

A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bead and gold-ornament necklace, long dark hair tied back, places both hands on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold panels. Trays of purple-wrapped sweets sit on a wooden side table and a red-covered surface nearby, and a pink wall with a dark curtain forms the backdrop.