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A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, a white floral garland and dark rudraksha-style beads, placing his palm on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt who bows with hands joined and smiles. Behind them stand large garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers, a gilded elephant figure at left, and a framed portrait of a bearded figure in orange at top. Fruit and flower offerings rest on a tray on a red-draped seat. Two physical people are visible. A portrait with a caption is not legible here. The orange-robed man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's Swamiji identification.

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September 28 20142014-09-28A seated man in orange saffron robes and long dark hair, wearing a red bindi and garlands of white and red roses, smiles broadly and raises one hand in greeting from a gilded throne. Beside him, a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold bracelet leans in with a hand on his chest, smiling in reply. Behind them a second figure in white clothes sits partly visible, and pink lotus flowers rest on the red cushions. Behind the throne stand carved stone pillars, a gold finial and green trees under orange drapery.2010-09-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland with a red rose bead section and a yellow citrus-fruit garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped upholstery. He has a red bindi and long dark hair, smiling broadly as he places his right palm on the head of a younger devotee wearing a white shirt and a yellow shawl. The devotee's head is bowed toward him. Behind them is a lime-green backdrop with pink scroll patterns. A purple logo sits in the lower left corner. The sitter's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as a seated teacher blessing a devotee.2010-08-08A photograph of an indoor hall with a white wall and ceiling fan. A smiling person with long dark hair in a bun, gold hoop earrings, a green and white flower garland and an orange-saffron shawl places a hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt who bows forward with hands together. Several other men stand around them, including a man at left with white sacred markings on his forehead wearing an orange-saffron garment and beaded mala. The long-haired figure is a person candidate by appearance: long swept hair, ornate gold armband and bangles, saffron shawl and garland, offering a blessing.2012-07-25A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair, a red bindi and a green-and-white garland with blue and yellow accents, places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. The figure is seated on a red-cushioned throne-like seat decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flowers, with a gold kalasha-style vessel and pink flowers in the foreground. Behind is a blue draped cloth. Two people are visible.2006-12-28November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a ritual blessing at a shrine decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and green leaves. A man in an orange robe with a white jasmine garland and a red-and-gold tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt and grey trousers, who wears a long rudraksha mala and presses his hands together in reverence. Behind them stands a brass plate with fruit, sweets and a flower-covered gold deity murti.2010-10-12A photograph inside a temple hall with arched white walls and a yellow curtain behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron shawl, long rudraksha-style bead necklaces with gold ornaments, a white jasmine garland, and a vermilion mark on his forehead places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who presses his palms together in prayer. Another older man in white with grey hair stands beside, also with hands folded. Several men in white shirts and dhotis watch in the background, and a camera on a tripod is visible. The man with the garlands appears to be giving blessing to the devotee. Chest-level white sandalwood or vibhuti marks are visible on the blessing figure's arms and shoulder.2012-06-01A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, smiling broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a shaven-headed young man in a white dhoti with maroon borders and a matching gold bead necklace. The young man bows his head forward. Behind them stands a large gilded deity murti or ornate golden backdrop, with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers at the right edge. A small decorative stand and an orange background complete the scene.2010-10-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with gold border and a long rudraksha mala is smiling broadly on a red velvet throne decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses. A red bindi marks his forehead. A man in a white t-shirt with his back to the camera raises both palms toward him, holding a small white paper. Floral decorations and gold ornamentation frame the scene.2011-11-30A photograph of two men in close, smiling contact, with one man's hand placed on the other's forehead in a blessing gesture. The man on the right has long dark hair swept back, wears a red bindi, a white flower garland and an orange sleeveless top, and is the one giving the blessing. The man on the left has short cropped hair and a stubble beard, and wears a lavender-purple shawl over his shoulders, with his eyes closed and face tilted down. Behind them, a navy curtain, orange drape and floral decorations with yellow and purple marigolds frame the scene, with a person in yellow robes visible further back.2010-10-12A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes with a long swept-back hair and a red bindi, placing his right hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and yellow shawl with glasses and short hair. The figure wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a bare upper body under the orange wrap. Behind them a large golden deity murti or ornate gold framed backdrop, yellow and pink marigold garlands and flower arrangements, and a brass staff. A large banner image of a smiling face fills the upper background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the blessing giver with matching cues: long hair, orange clothing and beaded mala.2010-10-17