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A 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.

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A photograph of a devotional offering in a hall. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne, extending his hands toward a tray of fruit held by a bald young attendant in orange with a gold necklace. Before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward holding a fruit, and a kneeling man in a grey shirt with a wristwatch and orange wrist thread holds out his palms. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes with gold garlands stands with arms open. Women in pink and teal salwar kameez stand in the background. A microphone stand and a gold tray with offerings sit in the foreground. The backdrop is dark drapery.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne, dressed in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace, extending a hand in blessing. Before him an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti and a woman in a teal sari with bangles stand with palms joined in respect. Other people in orange robes and white garments stand nearby, and a gold tray with fruit and a flower sits on a wooden table. A gold-trimmed plate with flowers lies in the foreground beside a microphone stand. The setting is a stage with dark drapes behind.2010-10-21A 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.2010-09-20A 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 seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved armrests, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white kurta-style clothes, a dark rudraksha mala and eyes closed, with hands pressed together. The seated man holds a sheet of paper in his left hand. Behind them stand attendants in orange and white clothing, and a brass tray with red apples, sweets and candies sits on a table. The orange-robed seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, shown here blessing a devotee during a satsang-style event.2010-09-17October 19 20082008-10-19A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange shawl and a long gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He has long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, and holds a black tablet or case in his hands. A man in a white shirt and white trousers leans forward from the left, reaching toward him. On the left, another man in an orange garment stands nearby, and a woman in orange-saffron clothing is partly visible behind them, with a tree trunk in the background.A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red undergarment, seated on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-embossed backdrop with a deity relief and a garland of yellow and red flowers. A man in a white checked shirt bends forward and holds out his hands toward the seated figure, while two saffron-robed attendants stand at left and a woman in the right foreground is partly visible. A green leafy plant and a blue wall are behind them.2008-10-19A photograph of a satsang scene in front of an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, backed by a painted banner of a large tree with leafy branches. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe with a maroon shawl, a gold necklace of large beads and a tilak on his forehead, sits on the throne and places his right hand on the head of a young man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears a white and blue striped collared shirt. To the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands with his hands clasped, watching. A small brass vessel and offerings rest on a table nearby. Appearance-based cues for the seated man (long hair, orange robe, gold beaded necklace, throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), giving a blessing.2010-10-31 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08A bald, white-bearded man sits on an ornate gold-and-orange velvet throne, bare-chested with a long reddish-brown cloth, a rudraksha mala and a dark beaded necklace, white ash markings on his arms and chest, and a beaded band across his head. He holds a small silver container and lifts a hand over the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a yellow border, who bows low. Behind them, a man in orange robes sits on a second throne, and several men in orange and saffron turbans and robes sit or stand in the background beside gold carved pillars and a golden chair with a figure in red and orange. A red carpet covers the floor. The bearded man has distinctive long-hair and adornment cues only weakly visible, so identity is uncertain.2015-08-30