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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 photo of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved floral scrollwork and a red velvet cushion, wearing a white flower garland and reddish-brown robe with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling with eyes closed. An older man in a white kurta with an orange-trimmed shawl and gold bracelet leans in, hands raised, touching the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. A partially visible figure with long dark hair and a beard in orange-brown clothing and beaded mala sits at left, and red velvet drapes hang behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne shows long hair, flower garland and saffron-toned robe cues.

2016-10-01 +1 copies

May 06 2016

A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a rust-orange robe with a white garland, seated on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork against a red curtain. He has a white tilak and a dark bindi on his forehead and smiles with eyes closed as an older man in a white dhoti-style garment and orange shawl presses both palms toward him, with another hand touching his head in blessing. Partially visible at left, a bearded man in an orange-brown robe stands near the throne. A decorated red and gold object sits at lower left. a person: the seated man's long swept hair, rudraksha-style adornments and saffron-orange robe are consistent with the page's account, but the face and features are not clearly confirmed, so this remains uncertain.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha mala beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising his right arm to touch the forehead of a young man in a red kurta with a green lanyard who bows before him. Other seated devotees in white and red clothing watch behind a microphone stand, with green foliage and a golden kalasha-style vessel visible. The scene suggests a darshan or initiation moment.

May 19 2013

May 06 2016

A seated figure in a red and gold silk garment with a red tiger-striped cloth draped over the lap sits on an ornate golden throne with carved gold backrest and red velvet cushion. He has slicked-back hair, a red bindi and a tilak, and wears a long multi-bead rudraksha mala. Facing him, a man in a white shirt seen from behind raises both open palms toward him in a gesture of greeting and devotion. A backdrop photo shows a red temple complex with a tall gopuram-style structure. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of rudraksha mala, saffron-red robes and ornate throne, so he is described as a person in an appearance-based label, with the image appearing to be a photograph taken during a seated event.

A photograph of a diksha initiation on a red-draped golden throne. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a bindi on the forehead places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and red shawl who has his palm raised in reverence. Behind them are seated devotees, including a woman in a white and colourful outfit and a woman with a red bindi in the lower right. Green foliage and a golden throne frame the scene.

A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dreadlocked hair and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white kurta with a red shawl and rudraksha-style cord. The seated figure sits before an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, with a green potted plant beside them. Behind, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and other seated attendees are visible in a tent setting. The man receiving the touch wears a white kurta and red shawl. Several other people are visible in the background. Visible orange and gold marigold garlands hang on the throne.

December 24 2014

A photograph in a ceremonial hall with red velvet drapery and gilded furniture. A seated figure with swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a gold bead necklace wears an orange-red shawl over orange garments, sits on a gold-framed throne with a red velvet cushion, and is being honoured. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before the throne, his right hand touching the seated figure's forehead while his left hand is raised. A younger man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge, and another person's head is visible in the lower right corner. The scene shows a blessing or greeting ritual. The page attributes the event to a person, but the seated figure's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm an identity.