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A photograph of two men in close conversation seated indoors before a deep red velvet drape. The man on the right wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment over his shoulders and a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, has long swept-back hair and a red dot and white markings on his forehead, and is seated on a pale cream chair with a red cushion. He holds the hands of a man on the left, who wears a plain white collared shirt and faces away from the camera. Nothing about the appearance of the man in orange is sufficiently distinctive to establish identity, so the central figure is described by role only as a robed devotee receiving a visitor.

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July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A man in orange sleeveless robes with a long row of dark rudraksha beads and a red bindi smiles broadly while seated on a cream-colored throne-like chair in front of a deep red velvet drape. His right hand rests on the shoulder of a man in a white shirt whose back faces the camera, and an orange-shawled attendant stands at the left edge. The setting appears to be an ashram hall during an evening darshan session.2010-07-07Indoor photo before a deep red velvet curtain. A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala draped down the front and a red bindi on his forehead sits on a white cushioned seat, long dark swept-back hair framing his face. A man in a white collared shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left, leaning in and placing his hand on the seated man's head in blessing. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, consistent with the page's claim.2007-02-02 +1 copiesFebruary 02 20072007-02-02 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange sleeveless garment and a long rudraksha mala smiles broadly at a devotee bowing toward him. He sits in front of an orange cushioned throne with a dark red velvet curtain behind. A man in a white shirt bends forward with his head lowered, and a partially visible person in white and orange stands at the left edge. The seated man has long swept-back black hair and a red forehead mark. The scene appears to be a darshan.2010-07-02 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi places his right hand on the shoulder of an older man with grey hair and a white moustache, who wears a white striped shirt and leans forward with his hands clasped. A standing person at the left edge wears white with an orange shawl. Behind them hang dark red curtains, and a small table holds a tray of sweets in wrapping. The scene suggests a personal blessing moment.2010-07-15A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead, placing his hand on the shoulder of an older white-haired man in a white striped shirt who sits with hands folded in greeting. A person in white with an orange scarf stands partly visible at the upper left. The robed man has long swept-back hair and gazes toward the older man. Behind them are a deep red curtain and a white cushion, with a small tray holding beads or small items on a white cloth. a person: the robed figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-07-15A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long dark braid and a dark rudraksha mala necklace sits on a white cushioned throne in front of deep red velvet drapes, smiling broadly and raising one palm toward a man in a white shirt who leans in toward him. A bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a red bindi stands at the left edge, watching. A red cloth and an ornate tray sit on the armrest. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, but the page does not confirm the event. Three people are visible.2010-07-07January 27 20072007-01-27A photograph of two men seated on a white sofa before a deep red velvet curtain. On the right, a long-haired man wears an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala draped over his chest, a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, and gazes to the side. His hand rests on the head of the man on the left, who wears a white dhoti and shirt with a gold border, a gold wristwatch, and has his palm raised toward the figure on the right in a gesture of reverence. The setting appears to be a formal satsang or discourse hall.2007-01-27A seated man in long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala draped to his waist and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits on a white upholstered chair before a deep red draped curtain. Beside him, a younger man in a white shirt with a dark beaded necklace leans in and reaches out to touch the seated man's shoulder and arm. The seated man looks toward the younger man with a calm, composed expression. The scene resembles a darshan moment in which a devotee greets a seated sannyasi. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, so he is a candidate for Swamiji, and he is shown in person.2007-02-02 +1 copies