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A photograph of a temple courtyard where a man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, places both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows his head. Beside them, a robed attendant in orange holds a silver tray and a bead mala, with more orange-clad attendants and a man in a white dhoti behind. A gold-trimmed throne with red cushions stands at right beside a deity murti decorated with garlands. An orange-painted building and tree foliage frame the background, with a women in white and orange saris at left.

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A photograph of a crowd at an indoor event. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white tilak, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a leopard-print shawl and a gold necklace of large ornaments, smiles while placing his raised hand on the head of a devotee bowing in front of him. Devotees in white shirts press their palms together in anjali. On the right, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands close by, and more people in orange and white fill the background beneath colourful hanging decorations.2010-09-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold and red throne, placing vibhuti or a blessing mark on the forehead of a bespectacled older man in an orange kurta with a white shawl, who presses his palms together in respect. A woman in a red-and-gold sari with a mala stands at left with hands folded, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on a table. The background wall has a dark sign with white lettering, and a small deity murti stands in an alcove at right.2010-09-20December 16 20122012-12-16A 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 photograph of a ritual moment in a richly decorated temple-style hall with gold carved panels. A long-haired man in a leopard-print sleeveless garment with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with a white tripundra on his forehead, presses his right hand to the forehead of a younger man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl and rudraksha beads. Behind them, sahighlighted figures in orange and white robes stand near a small golden deity statue. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation during satsang. a person appears as the central figure with long hair, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial dress.2017-07-25A seated man in an orange saffron garment and dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, pressing both palms to the forehead of a bespectacled older man in white ritual clothing. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the gilded throne with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala. Beside them, a woman in white with glasses looks down at a phone or small device. On a wooden table, a brass tray holds purple-wrapped sweets and sandalwood or rudraksha beads, with a brass box behind. A red pillar and ornately carved stone gate are visible in the background.2010-08-30December 26 20142014-12-26A seated man in a leopard-print shawl over orange clothing, with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta who bows his head before him. The seated man is on a gold-and-red throne-like chair; he is smiling. Nearby, women stand watching: one in a blue sari with gold border and beaded mala, another in a white sari with gold border and black beaded mala, and a woman in a yellow-and-white outfit behind. A small child in a maroon top sits at lower left. Behind them is a painted backdrop of trees and temple architecture, and a small wooden table holds a tray.2010-09-16A photograph of a long-haired man in a tiger-striped saffron-and-gold garment and beaded rudraksha necklaces, seated on the left, extending his right hand to touch the forehead of a smiling man in a white t-shirt with an orange-red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind them a man with white vibhuti on his forehead sits in the background, along with a red box holding flower offerings and a gold-textured cloth backdrop. The seated man's wide, sweeping hair, rudraksha malas and distinctive tiger-print clothing are the appearance cues.2013-05-25A photograph of a devotional darshan. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and bare shoulder sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved back, holding a small white packet and a tray of offerings. A bald older man in an orange kurta with white shawl stands with palms pressed together and bows his head while another person's hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A woman in a patterned sari with a name badge stands at left, and another figure in orange stands behind. A black board with white writing hangs on the wall behind them.2010-09-20December 26 20142014-12-26A man with long swept-back black hair, wearing a leopard-print shawl over his clothes, places his right hand on the top of a bowed man's head in a blessing gesture. The recipient, in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hands pressed together, bends forward before him. Nearby a woman in a yellow and grey sari stands with eyes lowered, and other women in white and yellow garments stand in the background of a hall. A red velvet cloth and trays of fruit, including bananas, sit in the foreground, with an orange-robed figure at the right edge. The leopard-print-shawled man is a person candidate based on his long swept-back hair, shawl and blessing role, though his appearance is not conclusive.2010-10-23