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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl, wearing a red bindi on his forehead, resting his right palm on the back of an older man in a white short-sleeved shirt who is bowing forward. The bowing man has a dark rudraksha-style cord at his collar. Behind them are ornate gold objects and a dark curtain. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, bindi) blesses the bowing devotee in a formal monastic initiation scene.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold scrollwork and a medallion. The figure has long dark hair, smiles broadly, and has hands resting on the lap while a man in a short-sleeved white shirt leans in close from the right, his back to the camera. Dark drapery hangs behind, with a gold-decorated stand at the lower right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing, a probable match to a person seated on the throne.

A photo of a diksha-style initiation in an orange-draped monastic setting. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under an orange shawl, sits on a raised seat and presses one hand to the forehead of a kneeling man in orange clothing with praying hands and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, rows of seated monks in saffron robes watch, and a bamboo frame hung with orange flags and small banners stands among gleaming silver and gold ritual objects, including a silver deity murti. The figure's presentation matches the page's Swamiji reference through long hair, bare-chested orange shawl and rudraksha-style adornment, so this is an appearance-based probable identification; the printed caption identifies the archive page, not the person.

June 13 2009

A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a bun, a long rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange shawl places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with hands pressed together in namaste. The kneeling devotee has a black collar-style cord and a ring. Behind them is a gold deity murti or altar decoration with red and yellow garlands, a white tower fan on the left, and a pale wall. This appears to be a blessing or padapuja-style darshan moment.

A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a lanyard badge. The man presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, women in white and red-bordered saris sit near microphones and greenery on a red-draped stage. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads, and a gold throne; he is giving blessing by placing a hand on the devotee's head.

A photograph of two men seated on a stage before a dark curtain. A man in a white kurta with a gold-bordered shawl leans in and places his right hand on the forehead of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, who sits in a cream upholstered chair with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind them a gilded throne with carved lion-like finials is occupied by another figure in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala. The man in orange has long, swept-back dark hair and a bare-shouldered wrap of orange cloth, with distinctive ceremonial appearance. A metal cane-like rod and a glass sit at the lower right edge. a person is the seated man in saffron robes receiving the blessing; the seated figure's appearance is consistent but not conclusively established.

A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a red cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala of dark seeds across his chest, and a red bindi on his forehead. He gestures with his right hand toward the cushion. In the foreground, a man with short dark hair in a white kurta with his back to the camera faces him. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, long hair and throne setting, though this is an appearance-based label only. A gold-patterned base and white fur-like rug are visible at the bottom of the frame.

A photograph of an indoor stage event. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red bindi sits on a red cushioned throne before an ornate gold backdrop with a carved golden deity relief. His eyes are closed as he rests one hand on the shoulder of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who kneels beside him, his palms pressed together in reverence. Yellow and red flower garlands and a bouquet of purple orchids and pink carnations frame the scene, with green foliage behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a bindi, receiving devotion from a devotee in white.