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A man in a white shirt with his eyes closed stands with hands clasped as a figure in saffron-orange robes and a yellow marigold garland touches a golden rod to his head in a blessing. Behind him a bald man in white and orange garments observes, and a woman in a white sari stands further back. Fruit, flowers and money are arranged on a tray at the lower edge. An orange drape and carved stone pillar form the backdrop, with a partial sign on a dark board reading donor names. A probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, yellow garland) is performing the blessing, so the candidate is physically present.

A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair wears a thick yellow and red flower garland and rests his hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who bends forward with palms joined in respect. The robed figure sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving at the back. Behind them stands a woman in the background, a boy in a pink shirt at left, and an orange-and-red painted wall with a black board listing donor names. A wooden shelf with an orange cloth and rudraksha beads is in front of the throne. Two people are visible in the central action, with additional onlookers partly visible. The robed figure is an appearance-based a person candidate; the throne and orange robe are the strongest cues, though the face is not visible enough for certainty.

A photograph at an ashram setting with a red and gold throne. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses, sits smiling on the throne while a young man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala applies a mark to his forehead from a small offering tray. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a teal border and another devotee wear rudraksha malas, and a bald man stands in the background. A black board with gold lettering reads Dhyanapeetam and lists devotees who built the Ananda Sabha. A carved stone pillar and orange curtain frame the scene. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garlands.

A seated man in an orange saffron shawl, with a white flower garland and red and yellow flower garlands, places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward in devotion. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Behind them stands a monk in orange robes, and women in white and yellow dupattas stand to the left beside a wall. A black wooden board reads Dhyanapeetam and lists devotees who built Ananda Sabha. A stone carved pillar and a brass hanging bell appear in the background, with a clock on the orange wall. The seated figure wears a saffron shawl and garland, and his long swept-back hair matches the Swamiji cues; he is an appearance-based probable candidate.

Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving a devotee in a darshan setting. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a long yellow and red marigold garland, and has long dark swept-back hair; he is touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with folded hands. Behind them stand a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and a bald man in white, a plate of fruit and offerings sits on a side table, and a black board on a orange wall reads Dhyanapeetam with a list of donors.

A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with red border, who holds his hands together in namaskar and wears gold beaded necklaces. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, bare-armed sleeveless orange garment, and sits on an ornate gold and red throne. Behind them a board lists donors who built the Ananda Sabha, and a woman in a cream sari with a tray stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate throne, giving blessing to a devotee.

A seated man in an orange saffron wrap and a yellow and red marigold garland places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a pink collared shirt. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a small red bindi, and bare shoulders; a cream upholstered chair and pillow are at left. Behind them a standing person in white clothes and an orange sash is partly visible, and the wall is red-painted. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. The man's dress, cues and garland are visible, and his role is a seated giver of blessing receiving devotee.

A photograph of a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron shawl, with a hair bun, placing his right hand on the forehead of a long-haired man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a blue lanyard badge. The recipient has his palms raised outward in an open-hand gesture. The orange-clad man holds a silver-toned staff in his left hand. In the background a woman in a green outfit stands near a red curtain.

A seated man in an orange-saffron garment with a white jasmine garland and a red-and-white flower garland places his right hand on the crown of a shorter man's head while his left hand rests on the chest of a man in a white kurta. The garland-wearer has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold ornaments, and sits before a red-cushioned gold throne-like seat decorated with flowers. The man in white, with short dark hair, bows forward receiving the blessing. A partly visible person in white stands at the right edge, and a yellow curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is present in appearance, given his long hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne, and the page identifies Swamiji at this event. The scene shows a blessing or pada pooja-style ritual on a dais.

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August 15 2010

A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and head bowed. Behind them, women in cream and multicolored patterned saris stand with hands held together in devotion, and an orange-walled hall with a red cushioned seat and a small wall sign is visible. The saffron-clad figure is a person by appearance, with long swept hair and saffron clothing, placing his hand in blessing on the devotee.