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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a dark rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne. He extends a small object toward a young boy in a blue-and-white striped shirt and a face mask, while the boy holds his hands out and receives it. Two men in pale shirts stand beside the boy, one with hands pressed together. A golden tray with fruit and flowers sits nearby, a microphone stand is in front of the throne, and a few onlookers stand in the background.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a microphone stand beside him. He reaches toward a young boy in a striped polo shirt and white shorts who wears a face mask and stands before him, with a tall man in a light blue striped shirt and a bearded man in a white shirt with hands folded in namaskar nearby. Behind the throne a bald attendant in white dhoti and gold chain stands near a gold-framed backdrop. A decorated floral garland or ceremonial item rests on a table. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's identification.2010-10-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a striped blue-and-white polo shirt and a face mask, while holding a golden trident-tipped staff in his other hand. The boy stands with hands folded in front of a low wooden table bearing a plate of flowers and offerings. Two men in collared shirts stand behind the boy, one in a light blue striped shirt and one in white with a name badge, and a shaven-headed man in white stands near the throne. A microphone stand is at right and a red-and-orange carpeted stage floor lies below.2010-10-21A photograph of a formal ritual in a hall with a gold-and-red ornate throne. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a rudraksha mala, seated on the throne, places one hand on the head of a young boy in a striped polo shirt and white shorts with a face mask, who stands bowing before him. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed man in orange and a priest in white with a gold necklace stand near an offering table. To the left, two men in shirts and trousers stand with hands joined in reverence. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and is seated on a throne.2010-10-21November 10 20102010-11-10A photograph of a seated man in orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, leaning forward with long swept-back dark hair, receiving devotees. A young boy in a red and gold embroidered kurta and white dhoti stands before him, clasping hands, while a man in a white shirt and black trousers stands beside him holding a red object. A man in orange robes with a gold garland stands at left, and another in orange stands behind the throne. A woman in a teal sari stands among the devotees. A gold-embroidered footstool and a microphone stand are in the foreground, and a gold-framed backdrop with dark curtains completes the setting. The seated figure shows swept-back long hair and orange clothing, matching Swamiji (probable), with the throne and devotee greeting as role cues.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, a microphone stand in front. He rests one hand on the head of a young boy in a striped shirt and white face mask, while holding a gold staff with his other hand. Two adult men in shirts stand beside the boy, one with hands pressed together in greeting. A gilded tray with brass vessels and flowers sits in front of the throne, and a figure in white stands behind. Dark curtains and a temple-style backdrop frame the stage.2010-10-21A young boy in a white striped shirt and grey trousers leans forward to offer something to a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a red undergarment, a long white and red flower garland with yellow beads, and has long swept-back hair; the appearance matches the page description of Swamiji, a probable identification based on these cues. To the left, an elderly woman in an orange sari presses her palms together, and a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala assists beside a white-draped table with books and a brass tray. A water bottle sits on the table.2009-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall. He holds a gold ceremonial staff and places his other hand on the head of a small boy in a striped polo shirt and face mask. Two men in light shirts stand beside the boy, one with hands on the boy's shoulder, another leaning forward with hands together. A young priest with a shaved head, white dhoti and gold necklace stands in the background beside a black curtain. A brass plate with offerings sits on a table nearby, and a microphone stand is in the foreground. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive orange robes with rudraksha, consistent with a person presence giving blessing in a darshan setting.2010-10-21A photograph of a golden ornate throne with red cushions where a man in orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha mala sits, placing his hand on the head of a boy kneeling before him. The boy wears a striped blue-and-white shirt and a face mask. Standing behind are two shaven-headed men in orange and white robes with gold necklaces, one holding a golden ceremonial staff. Two men in shirts stand at left with hands folded in prayer. A grey-and-gold backdrop of carved deity figures is visible at top right. a person: the seated man wears orange robes, rudraksha mala and sits on a throne, but visible long hair is the only distinctive cue; treated as an uncertain candidate.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, seated on an ornate gold and red-cushioned throne with a microphone stand beside him. He rests one hand on the head of a young boy in a blue-and-white striped shirt and a face mask, while the boy's feet are being washed or touched at a gold tray holding small steel bowls and a flower offering. Standing behind them are a man in a light blue striped shirt, a man in a white shirt with his palms pressed together in greeting, and a shaved-headed monk in an orange cloth. A woman in a red sari stands in the background near a curtain, and an orange cloth covers the floor.2010-10-21A seated figure in orange robes and a long swept-back hairstyle sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending a hand toward the forehead of a kneeling man in a grey shirt who presses his palms together. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans in beside him. On the left, a bearded man in orange dhoti and shawl wears a gold-beaded necklace, and a shaved-headed monk in orange with a bead necklace stands behind. A small tray of offerings sits on a wooden stand, with a microphone stand in the foreground and a gold lacquered box at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair and orange robes on a throne, a presentation consistent with the page's Swamiji label. Some people in the background wear pink and teal saris.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with plush tan cushions and an orange cloth draped over the armrest. He wears an orange and maroon sleeveless robe, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and has a horizontal tilak; his long hair is swept back. He smiles as he reaches toward a small brass plate holding flower petals and offerings. In front of him, a young boy in a white kurta with a red thread around his neck and a flower garland at his chest stands with his hands near a small lamp or offering. A woman in a cream sari with a green border stands behind the boy. A gilded deity relief is visible on the upper back of the throne, and a dark blue curtain forms the background. a person with rudraksha mala and orange robe, shown seated on the throne performing a blessing ritual with a child.2010-11-10