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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak on his forehead, long swept-back dark hair and a long rudraksha mala hanging to his waist, eyes lowered. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a small grey star pattern leans in toward him, one hand resting near the seated man's knee. Behind them stands a white draped backdrop with pink and purple flowers and a gold-rimmed brass vessel. The seated man shows strong appearance cues matching the page's Swamiji reference (long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala), so he is described as Swamiji (probable) in a pada puja setting, where a devotee washes or honours the feet of a seated guru.

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A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala places his hand on the crown of a kneeling man in white ritual clothes. The kneeling devotee bows his head forward. Behind them stands a white marble statue of a figure in orange robes and an orange turban, framed by golden ornate metalwork and garlands of yellow and red flowers. A brass bell and a small dark brass vessel sit at the left. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala as the seated blessing giver.2010-07-07A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated in front of an ornate golden structure decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. He has a red tilak on his forehead and is looking down toward a boy in a white short-sleeved shirt standing in front of him, with the boy's hands clasped together. A small white-robed figure and gold ornamental details appear in the background. Only two physical people are visible.2010-07-07A photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes seated on an orange-cushioned throne-like seat, touching the forehead of a kneeling man in a white collared shirt who bows with hands clasped. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, and a golden staff rests across his lap. Behind them is a large gilded urn-shaped vessel and a white marble statue of a saint wearing an orange head cloth, with yellow and red marigold garlands hanging from the altar and orange drapery at the top. A small bell and a brass lamp sit on the altar ledge.2010-07-07A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a red bindi places both hands on the head of a seated man in a white striped shirt who is bowed forward. Behind them stand a white statue draped in orange cloth, gold ornaments and red-and-yellow marigold garlands, with a brass oil lamp in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. The seated man's body is partly cropped and the white-clad man is the only other visible person.2010-07-07August 23 20122012-08-23July 11 20102010-07-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white forehead marks, and a dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest, places both hands gently on the face of a young boy in a light striped short-sleeved shirt with embroidered trim. The boy stands with his back to the camera facing the seated man. Behind them are ornate golden pillars and draped red curtains. A gold-coloured ceremonial staff rests across the man's lap.2010-07-23A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a gold border, wearing multiple rudraksha malas with silver bead accents and an orange-gold armband, seated before a gold ornate throne with lion-like carvings. He has white sandalwood lines and a red dot on his forehead, eyes lowered, and his right hand rests on the head of a second person seen from behind in a dark jacket with grey hood. A red-lettered banner is visible behind them.2011-02-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and draped orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, seated and smiling gently with eyes lowered. Facing him from the left, with his back to the camera and head bowed, is an older man in a white short-sleeved shirt. Behind them stands a white deity or sculpted figure draped in orange cloth, beside a golden ornate pedestal decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The orange-clad man has distinctive long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, so this is a person appearance in a darshan-like setting.2010-07-07A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard darshan. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a white cloth draped over a white seat sits and extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a black beaded necklace, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them is a grey stone plinth carved with floral motifs, holding a brass bell, a brass vessel with a green-leaf and striped-cloth arrangement, a small orange-draped deity murti, and garlands with yellow flowers. A walking stick leans against the chair. A green and gold palm-leaf fan is visible at left. Swamiji (probable) is seated, identified by his orange robe, long hair and malas in a darshan setting.2007-07-28A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and an orange sleeveless wrap on his bare shoulders sits on an orange cushioned seat in front of brass vessels, a brass bowl with petals, and red cloth at a temple shrine. He holds the hands of a devotee in a striped dark collared shirt who leans in close, and another person's head appears at the lower right.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08